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"Quite possibly the world's most special creative writing course."

– Travel writer Rory Maclean, 2018 faculty

"The perfect place to discover literary inspiration."

– The Daily Beast

"Gets better and better every year."

–Laurie, US, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 participant

"For a writer, it doesn't get much better than this."

–Huffington Post

"Absolutely superb in every way."

–Rozalind Dineen, Features Editor at the Times Literary Supplement (TLS)

"If you have a chance to attend the Iceland Writers Retreat, leap at it roaring."

–Lauren Groff, National Book Award nominee and 2018 faculty

"It was life changing ... an incredible experience."

–Kevin Larimer, Editor in Chief, Poets & Writers

"One of the world's best writers' retreats"

–The Sydney Morning Herald

"One of the most thoughtfully planned, helpful, and inspirational events ever."

–Carol, 2015, 2016, 2017 participant

"The most prestigious of its kind in the world."

–Author Danny Ramadan, 2023, 2025 faculty

"If you’ve ever wanted to explore Iceland’s natural beauty and hone your writing skills, here’s your chance."

– Kirkus Reviews, "Writing Retreats to Inspire You in 2025"
Attend Iceland Writers Retreat, an event to improve writing skills alongside professional writers and celebrated authors.
Attendees at the Iceland Writers Retreat enjoy a writing workshop from published authors.
Attend a writing retreat in one of the world's most beautiful settings, Iceland. Get inspired by Icelandic nature at the golden circle, and by the professional writers who teach our workshops.
Iceland Writers Retreat registration information can be found here, including all terms and conditions, and currency conversion to plan your trip. The Iceland Writers Retreat and Iceland Readers Retreat bookings are on a first come, first served basis. Book your writing retreat and reading retreat now.
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Authors discuss their writing and publishing journeys during Iceland Writers Retreat
Engaging author presentations inspiring the next generation of writings, in the home of Iceland's historic sagas.
Cozy venues inspire writers at bookclub-style author keynotes and readings by notable authors during Iceland Writers Retreat.
Iceland Writers Retreat offers small-group, bookclub-style roundtable discussion on featured authors' works.
The Icelandic Sagas are legendary. Joins us in Iceland for a writing retreat that is inspired by Iceland's rich literary history. See the sagas up close on our literature tours.