Writing Retreat in Mallorca, Spain
May 22-29, 2027
Join me, Christopher P. DeLorenzo, for a week-long writing retreat in the quiet town of Valldemossa, on the island of Mallorca, Spain.
What You’ll Experience:
You’ll begin every morning with a catered breakfast
Daily three-hour writing workshops
Plenty of free time during the afternoon to read, nap, work on your writing, or take a ten-minute walk into the town of Valldemossa.
Group excursions to a local winery, olive oil farm, and day trips to the town of Deià.
Deep community connection with shared meals and conversations
Intuitively designed workshops for reflection, growth, and creativity
This Is For You If:
You move fast in your everyday life and crave a slower, more intentional rhythm (think: mornings that begin with coffee and nowhere to rush off to)
You’re drawn to beauty, nature, and experiences that feel both grounding and expansive
You’re curious about personal growth and love weaving together practices like movement, ritual, creativity, and rest
You want to reconnect with joy; not the big, performative kind, but the quiet, playful kind that sneaks in when you finally exhale
You value meaningful connection and want to share space with other thoughtful, heart-led people
meet chris
I fell in love with Mallorca on a trip to Palma, but have recently discovered that the island has so much to offer beyond the ancient walls of the capital. On this trip, we’ll discover the Northeast side of Mallorca together, guided by our local host, Andrea Fórizs, who has been planning retreats in Europe and Morocco for years.
I’ve been planning my own destination retreats since 2009, driven by my joint desires to write with and to travel with others. I’ve always loved sharing traveling experiences, and since that first writing retreat in the south of France, I’ve taken people to Italy, Mexico, and Hawaii.
In my weekly groups, I encourage everyone to explore whatever topics they need to, and to process complicated emotions and experiences, which are often the spark for great stories, essays and poems. I closely adhere to the guidelines, and always maintain a safe container. I felt this group dynamic of trust and confidentiality would only deepen if we wrote together for several days in a row: I was right.
While we’re away together, I help usher in and nurture new ideas, and guide you in a daily writing routine, whether you’re just beginning a new project, developing one that’s more established, or needing to use writing as a transformative art. And in addition to the workshops, I offer an optional one on one consulting session, giving you a detailed response to your work.
On theses retreats, I’m a writing teacher as well as a travel guide. Hosting comes naturally to me, and I’ve discovered how much I enjoy creating an elite travel experience for others. I’ve worked with Andrea on everything from curating the beautiful space, collaborating with the gourmet caterers, and planning fun, personalized tours. I keep these retreats small (8-10 people), which offers a more intimate, connected experience, sharing meals around one table, as well as going on outings that support local businesses.
On these retreats, I facilitate your growth as a writer while also giving you the experience of a well-planned vacation, with plenty of down time in a beautiful, restful place. And Sa Sinia—our home base in the town of Valldemossa—turns out to be the perfect destination for this.
THE DETAILS
LOCATION
We’ll be staying at Sa Sinia, an18th Century Estate (see more about Sa Sinia below): just a ten minute walk into the town of Valldemossa, on the island of Mallorca. Situated on the NW coast, Valldemossa is nestled in the stunning Serra de Tramuntanamountain range, a world UNESCO site. The town also includes the charming Port de Valldemossa, and it close to the town of Deià, home to the famous English poet, Robert Graves.
Mallorca is Spain’s largest island, and has been inhabited since 7000 BC. It boasts a nearly perfect Mediterranean climate, with a year round average temperature of 68°F (21°C) on the coast, and an average of more than 300 days of sunshine throughout the year.
There are many sites to see on other parts of the island. The capital, Palma, includes an historic center surrounded by an ancient wall, as well as a14th century cathedral, and a modern art museum with an impressive restaurant. The Cuevas del Drach, on the east coast of the island, are an impressive maze of underground caves, complete with stalactites and stalagmites. You might choose to come to the island to sight-see a few days before or after the retreat.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Choose from your own private or shared room (most rooms have shared bathes: see details below)
Three gourmet catered meals a day
Five three-hour writing workshops
Transportation to and from the airport
A massage
Transportation on the island (and guidance for transportation to the island)
Guided day trips to a local winery, an olive farm, an outdoor hike, and a day trip to the nearby town of Deià.
One-on-one feedback with me on a piece of your writing (up to 15 pages, submitted before the retreat)
A welcome bag with local gifts
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights/Transportation to Mallorca
One lunch out and one (prix fixe) dinner out
DATES
May 22-29, 2027: Seven Nights
accommodations
GUEST ROOMS
The retreat will be held at Sa Sinia, an 18th Century Estate, which offers six separate rooms: three shared rooms, and three single rooms. Sa Sinia has four buildings:
Casa Grande, the main house, where we’ll have our workshops and meals, has a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a large dining area. (The property offers several options for outside dining as well.)
Casa Amos has three bedrooms, each with two beds one will be reserved as a single room). It has two fully equipped bathrooms, a living room with a fireplace, a kitchenette and dining area, and access to a beautiful outdoor porch
Casa Jardín has two bedrooms, each with one bed. It has one full bathroom, a living room with a fireplace, a kitchenette and dining area, and direct access to the garden.
Casa Tia is a suite, and could be shared by a couple, or enjoyed solo. It has one large bed, a full bathroom, a large living room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchenette and dining area, and a private terrace.
The room fees include taxes, transportation, the daily writing workshops, all activities, catered meals, and a massage. Any additional gratuity for the staff is optional and voluntary.
ROOM OPTIONS
Casa Amos: One Private Room, Two Shared Rooms
Two shared Baths
Shared Rooms $5100/$5550
Private Room $5700/$6150
Casa Jardín: One Private Room, One Shared Bath $6100/$6550
Casa Tia: Private Room, Private Bath, Private Terrace
$7900/$8350
(Note: Casa Tia is a separate cottage: perfect for a couple, or two friends willing to share one large bed @ $3950 each)
The retreat has space for Eight people.
Sa Sinia, our home base during the retreat.
One of the many beautiful bedrooms at Sa Sinia
The retreat includes day trips to explore the beauty of Mallorca; enjoy the slideshow below for more images of Sa Sinia and Valldemossa.
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A deposit is required to hold your place.
Retreat Dates: May 22-29, 2026
Location: Valldemossa, Mallorca Island, Spain
Investment: $600 Deposit + balance by December 1, 2026. Rates vary depending on the room; the balance amount will be sent to you as an invoice. Discounted early bird rates available through December 1, 2026.
What’s included: Five days of writing workshops, and feedback from Chris on up to 15 pages. Your choice of a shared or private room, transportation to and from the airport and on the island, meals every day, a picnic at a local olive oil farm, a massage, and visits to local attractions.