Lena Fein
“I thoroughly enjoyed Al Watt’s Tuscany retreat in 2022! What a wonderful way to drop deep into the writing process – beautiful […]
Donna Smith
“This retreat was among the most magical times of my life, creating changes not only in my memoir, but in my heart […]
Linda Kay Stevens
“Alan is part midwife, part story-shaman and full on hospitality overseer. All of our needs were generously supported from point of arrival, […]
Tony Vitale
“Our Captain, Dear Captain, Thank you for nourishing us with wine and wisdom, For guiding the wind into our sails, and uncovering […]
Carol Passemard
“We felt safe to share our stories, to give ourselves permission to open up and bare our souls. To laugh, to cry, […]
Jody Susan
“Signing up for Tuscany was a huge leap outside my comfort zone — but I landed in very comfortable surroundings and enjoyed […]
Chaia May
“So grateful for so much! The serene landscape, the friends, the amazingly light pasta and yummy concoctions. And, the transformational shift happened! […]
Charlotte Ito
“I learned to trust my voice and take more risks with my writing — to go deeper into my characters and tell […]
Rochelle Squires
“I arrived in Italy feeling jet lagged and uncertain how to even proceed with my arduous memoir. Yet soon after arriving in […]
Tara Carson
“I LOVED TUSCANY and felt so happy to be part of it. This retreat moved my story and confidence about my story forward in […]
Debra Bartashius
“Attending the Tuscany Retreat truly was a game-changer for me. The friendships, camaraderie, and love from gifted writers was absolutely priceless. One important lesson […]
Homa Mojtabai
“The retreat was incredible for all the expected reasons, the time to write and the food and drink. It was magical for […]
Jessica Pappas
“Al’s teaching style is sure to wake you up to your writing no matter where you are in the process. He has […]
Piper Norwood
“This retreat was like a dream. The villa, the food, the skies, the workshops, the writing, every bit of it magical. The […]
Gail Nettels
“The Tuscany retreat is a life-changing event! Experiencing Alan’s teaching every day allowed me to go deeper and gain a new level […]
Bob Goettle
“The retreat was fantastic, better than I imagined. Alan is an amazing teacher — so full of wisdom and kindness, an unfailingly […]
Leigh Collier
“Being at one of the most beautiful villas in all of Tuscany was a distant second to Alan’s powerful and insightful teaching. […]
Roma Maffia
“Tuscany surpassed anything I could have imagined. I was led to places I would not have gone without this community of writers […]
