Indulge your senses in the deliciousness that is the South of France….
A Literary Paradise
Writers Retreats in the Côte d’Azur
Come bask in the Mediterranean sun, eat delicious specialty dishes, swim in the infinity pool with an impeccable view of Old Town Antibes, and write daily from generative writing prompts designed to spark your creativity, tailored to your voice, your project, and your stories.
Since 2022, I’ve hosted intimate groups of women writers, all committed to realizing the dream of holding their books in their hands. If you want to be considered for this year’s cohort, book a free consult with me now to see if The Writers Retreat in the Cote d’Azur is a good fit for you!
Writers Retreat in the Côte d’Azur
retreat includes
✨ 8 days 7 nights accommodation in a five star villa next to the Mediterranean Sea✨
✨ All fresh, organic meals of Provençal specialties plus an evening out at a Michelin star restaurant in St. Paul de Vence✨
✨ Generative Writing Sessions every day (totaling 6 sessions)✨
✨ One on one consultation with me to discuss your work ✨
✨ Unlimited Coffee and Tea, (we’re writers after all 😉) ✨
✨ Celebratory Wine & Champagne (non-alcoholic options available as well)✨
✨ Professional Photo Shoot✨
✨ Complimentary 60 Minute Massage✨
room types and prices
Queen Room with en suite bathroom
and private balcony
€5,500 EUR
Getting there
The gorgeous Villa Cosima is located a twenty to thirty minute drive or train ride from the Nice Airport.
cancelation policy
Deposits secure your spot on the trip and are not refundable. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.
Come walk in James Baldwin’s footsteps at our newest Writers Retreat in St. Paul de Vence and
Write guided by the Stars
Mystic Writers Retreat
St. Paul de Vence is where James Baldwin settled for the last years of his life, before being laid to rest in New York. Upon this hilltop village of art and history, rediscover your creativity, rejuvenate your soul, and reconnect your spirit with certified Shamanic Practitioner, Tillie Eze.
I’m so thrilled to team up with Tillie to offer this one-of-a-kind writers and healing retreat. Tillie is an Alchemist and Oracle, and one of the most amazing humans I’ve ever met. Our instant connection a few years ago solidified that we simply had to be friends. With Tillie’s expertise, you’ll be in good hands to plan out your full year, and major transitions occurring in life according to your natal blueprint.
mystic writers retreat
st. paul de vence, south of france thursday june 26 – tuesday july 1, 2025
This New Moon in Cancer will occur on June 25th at 4 degrees, focusing on the home. The ruler of moon in Western Astrology and Neptune in Esoteric Astrology, urges this cycle to note all the manners in which things evoke emotional reactivity (moon) for change, where responding to intuitive inspiration and guidance (Neptune) for a shift is more beneficial solution. Cancer, the ruler of the home, maternal energy, deep emotional connection, asks what modifications are necessary for true transference of energy to swing in the direction of your highest self. What aspects of your life need clarity, truth, and light before your desires have space to root for growth?
And what comes to mind when you think of home? Our physical body. Our family. Our friends. Creations that have come from our mind. Our birth country vs our current country vs our chosen country. Foods that feel like home. Smells that take us to a place of nurture. The areas in which this Cancer Moon touches upon will show us what needs our focus to secure and re-stabilize our foundation, thriving facets of our foundations where we should continue funneling our energy, and faucets that need closing to conserve our energy.
*All fully paid attendees receive an AstroCartography session before arrival. AstroCartography, also known as Relocation Astrology, shows how different countries and cities affect personal experiences based on one’s birth chart. Using the location of Saint Paul de Vence, you’ll be prepared to maximize your time on the retreat and in South of France, focus on how to use the year’s transits for the highest personal and/or professional return, and ways to utilize this when back home.
room types and prices
Queen Room with en suite bathroom
and private balcony
€9,000 EUR
Early Bird Discount of €500 off until May 1st
Getting there
The beautiful mountain top Villa in St. Paul de Vence is located a twenty to thirty minute drive from the Nice Airport.
not included
Airfare
cancelation policy
Deposits secure your spot on the trip and are not refundable. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.
Mystic Writers Retreat Details
retreat includes
✨ 6 days 5 nights accommodation in a five star villa in St. Paul de Vence ✨
✨ All fresh, organic meals of Provençal specialties plus an evening out at a Michelin star restaurant in St. Paul de Vence✨
✨ Generative Writing Sessions every day (totaling 4 sessions)✨
✨Daily evening meditation based on a theme for the day’s moon.✨
✨One private session with Tillie using your modality of choice – Scrying, Fire Reading, Akashic Records, Reiki, Soul Retrieval, Past Life Regression or Turkish Coffee Reading ✨
✨ One on one consultation with Augustine to discuss your writing, aspirations and goals ✨
✨Connecting with Crystals – learn about the different uses, how to care, cleanse, and charge them, choosing the right ones for your current needs, purchasing from authentic vendors, and when it’s time and how-to let them go.✨
✨Transits talk based on your Natal Chart – Discuss the current astrological transits, how they show up for you, and how to benefit from these energies for the remaining 6 months of 2025. ✨
✨Group Shamanic Journey for Release, Reconnection, or Rejuvenation (your intention guides your journey)✨
✨ Unlimited Coffee and Tea, (we’re writers after all 😉) ✨
✨ Celebratory Wine & Champagne (non-alcoholic options available as well)✨
✨ Professional Photo Shoot✨
✨ Complimentary 60 Minute Massage✨
✨Airport transfer ✨
Take my word for it, but also read these beautiful words from writers who’ve attended~
“This was a unique experience beyond anything that I could have ever imagined and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Katilin Stern
From the very first moment that I heard about Augustine’s Writer’s Retreat I was drawn to it. Getting the opportunity to immerse myself back into my love of Writing in the South of France like so many iconic Authors have before me? It seemed like an absolute dream.
I can whole-heartedly say with one hundred percent accuracy that the dream became a reality. When Augustine told us that she had “so many surprises,” planned for our group, she was not kidding. Upon arrival and after a long day of international travel, we were treated to a 15 minute chair massage and divine French rosé.
Over the course of the Retreat we worked on our Writing together every day, under Augustine’s masterful guidance.
We bonded over our unique stories and mutual love of the written word. We had an extraordinary French chef who prepared us breakfast and lunch each day with all of the freshest, finest ingredients. We were well fed and spoiled with the gorgeous sunny weather of Antibes and the luxurious, beckoning, swimming pool at the Villa. We went to town and had Espresso at a French café. We ate a glorious dinner at a beach restaurant at sunset with our toes in the sand. We were treated to a tasting where we got to try the Official Wines of Monaco from the local purveyor.
We had a photoshoot with an amazing French photographer to capture the time and place of our trip, but, “make it Fashion.” We had a wonderful woman who was a dancer, yogi, and Shaman come and give us an exhilarating manifestation and meditation New Moon experience. We spent nights drinking wine on the veranda and talking late into the evening about everything under the sun and beyond. We truly became family here.
My excitement about writing my own book only slightly pales in comparison to the excitement of getting to read all of the other fascinating books by my fellow outstanding women that were conceived over the course of these days and nights. This was a unique experience beyond anything that I could have ever imagined and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
—Kaitlin Stern
Augustine is a passionate leader and mentor who provides an inspirational environment for writers to achieve their fullest potential… It is the opportunity of a lifetime and a writers dream come true.”
Nancy Sadler
Villa Cosima is located on Cap d’Antibes in the French Riviera and offers magical views of the sea and Old Antibes.
Covering 245 square meters, it boasts 6 bedrooms, each with sea view, private bath/shower and air-conditioning. The gardens were completely re-done and come with an infinity pool. The large outdoor/indoor living areas are perfect for gathering with family and friends. The house decor blends antique furniture with Italian designer lightings. The living room features a 1930s painted ceiling which is the highlight of the house.
