Samādhi Writing Retreat
A Silent Writing Retreat for Academics and Long-Form Writers
You are working on your book.
You’ve read too much, thought too much, been pulled in too many directions.
You need quiet. You need depth. You need time.
This retreat is for academics and long-form thinkers who seek not productivity hacks but a deep re-alignment with their voice.
Led by F, a writer and academic herself, the retreat is built around the rituals of scholarly solitude: silence, attention, structure, and the courage to face the blank page.
This is a silent retreat. We withdraw from external stimulation to reclaim our inner alertness. There is no internet, no phones, no music. Laptops are allowed, but only for writing—and they are locked away outside designated writing sessions. Conversations will be allowed only at designated times — dinner and lunch, workshops, peripatetic walks, and dream sessions.
We offer you
Boredom, as a gateway to creativity
Silence, as a source of language
Spaciousness, as a fertile ground for emergence
Nature, not as an escape, but as a source of inspiration
Reconnection, with your thoughts and body
Rooted in the Sanskrit concept of samādhi—“to place together completely”—this is a retreat into your own mind, your manuscript, and your deeper creative current.
To write in this way is to allow language to emerge rather than be forced. To write with full presence.
This Is for You If...
You are an academic, nonfiction writer, or long-form thinker
You are writing a book, essay collection, or extended nonfiction project
You are feeling stuck, scattered, or oversaturated
You are longing to write slowly and listen deeply
You are drawn to a minimalist, off-grid setting with no Wi-Fi or phones
You are open to a quiet, pared-down rhythm that supports creative clarity.
What Makes This Retreat Different
Silence is the default—no idle conversation, no music, no digital noise. Talking allowed only at selected times.
Led by F, an academic writer, the retreat is designed specifically for the mental rhythms of long-form nonfiction work.
Dream Sessions and guided meditative writing practices help bypass resistance and access intuitive, subconscious insight.
Embodied practices—including walking, yoga, and simple manual activities—complement the writing process by engaging the body and expanding the field of attention.
Each participant receives a one-on-one creative walk with F, to reflect, untangle, or simply think aloud in motion.
The retreat is a space of total attention reclamation: no internet, no phone use, and no book-reading.
Structure
The retreat runs for 7 days and 7 nights, combining silent writing sessions, embodied practices, and guided rituals.
Day 1 and Day 7 begin with workshops: The Blank Page (Day 1) and Reflections on Practice (Day 7).
Day 2 and Day 4 open with guided meditative writing exercises.
Dream Sessions take place before sunrise on Day 3 and Day 5.
Peripatetic walks with F are arranged individually in the afternoons.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 – 07:45 | Yoga or meditation |
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Silent Writing Session 1 |
| 12:00 – 13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 – 15:00 | Free quiet time |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Silent Writing Session 2 |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Optional outdoor activity |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Dinner |
| 20:30 onward | Free time (in silence) |
Why This Structure?
Our daily rhythm is designed to support deep creative focus while gently expanding your range of attention. Each day alternates between structured writing sessions and embodied or manual activities, allowing you to engage both mind and body.
Some activities include:
Walking
Foraging
Swimming in a nearby waterfall
Pottery painting
Daily Rhythm
Where We Gather
We will be hosted in a rustic, off-grid retreat house deep within the Casentino National Park, in eastern Tuscany—a forested landscape where St. Francis of Assisi once walked, prayed, and wrote parts of his Canticle of the Creatures.
The retreat space itself is:
✔ Off-grid, elemental, and beautifully spare
✔ Set amid old-growth forest and winding trails
✔ Equipped with shared and private rustic bedrooms (the latter subject to availability)
Who Leads This? [WIP]
F is a published academic and writer who understands the pressures and pace of scholarly life. This retreat draws from her own practice of writing not just about silence and attention—but within them. She holds space with gentleness and clarity, not as a guru but as a fellow traveler.
F is a published academic and writer who understands the pressures and pace of scholarly life. This retreat draws from her own practice of writing not just about silence and attention—but within them. She holds space with gentleness and clarity, not as a guru but as a fellow traveler.
What’s Included
7 nights lodging at XXX
All meals (vegetarian, local, seasonal)
Two silent writing sessions daily
Yoga/meditation each morning
Dream sessions + Guided meditative writing
One-to-one tutoring with F.
Outdoor and manual Activities
Pricing
Shared Room (for two): €1999
Private Room (individual): €2999
+ applicable fees and taxes
Accommodation preferences are honoured on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dates
The next retreat session is currently being scheduled.
Dates will be announced soon.
Apply
Only 10 spots available
This retreat tends to fill quickly—academics working on long-form projects are prioritized.
To apply, please send a one page letter about yourself and what you expect from this retreat, along with the first ten pages of your current writing project (in any stage of draft).
Email applications or inquiries to: retreats@samadhiwriting.com
Do you have any questions about the retreat? Don´t hesitate to drop us an email!