Writing Retreat in Tolo Greece for Seven Nights!
Writing Retreat in Tolo Greece for Seven Nights!
John & George Hotel, Vas. Hali Str, Tolo, Greece
Up to 20 in group
September 20 - 27, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Hydra and Spetses Tour: Tour the picturesque island of Hydra with its unique singularity: the absence of cars on the island. Then continue to Spetses Island where "Knives Out" was filmed!
- The special part of our retreat is that we provide tools to help writers enhance and improve their writing skills while exploring the beautiful Tolo, Nafplio, the ancient theater of Epidavros, and the stunning islands of Hydra and Spetses.
- The week-long Jonas Saul Masterclass offers a wealth of knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of your craft.
- All sessions aim to find more readers in your chosen genre and lean toward you writing cleaner, fast-paced novels that people talk about (word of mouth).
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Jonas Saul is the bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series—more than two million sold!—and has written and published over sixty thrillers.
After acquiring an agent, he signed several deals in Los Angeles, with MadRiver Pictures optioning his Sarah Roberts Series—over forty books!—(currently in development).
Jonas has often outranked Stephen King and Dean Koontz on Amazon over the past decade. He’s regularly invited to be a guest speaker, teacher, or workshop presenter at international writing conferences and film festivals worldwide.
He hosts multiple annual retreats in Greece, where he currently lives. He focuses his teaching on how to get tension and emotion in every scene and on every page, how he made it as a creator/writer, the path to success in this business, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Jonas Saul is an acclaimed author, teacher, and professional freelance editor. He lends his editing prowess to several publishers and offers private editing services to clients.
Details of this retreat
Experience the splendor of Tolo, Greece, at The John & George Hotel for a full week of writing classes and writing! We will also tour an ancient theater, visit several islands (Hydra and Spetses), and the gorgeous town of Nafplio, all for one low price!
Calling all storytellers! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities! 🌿📖 #WritingRetreat #InkAndImagination #CreateWithPassion
Included:
- The novel idea
- To outline or not to outline
- Motivation: Use a daily word count or other ways - but write!
- Show, don't tell: With examples on how to do that
- Use of active voice instead of passive with tips on how to do that and examples
- Style issues: Worm words to omit, words to add. Cadence and flow are important
- Pace: How to write with pace effectively. What to do and what not to do
- Character motivation and scene purpose are broken down and discussed
- How to write to reader psychology so they enjoy the process
- Self-editing tips to tighten up your work. This saves money on editors and catches agents' eyes
- Add tension to the page. You'll receive tools on how to do that effectively
- Increase emotion on the page. Practical ways to do that on every page
- Industry standards on setup and preparation so you don't look amateur
- Cover art and design know-how tips
- Self-publishing vs. traditional?
- Are you querying agents? And self-publishing tips on how to look like a pro
- Promotion: There are ways to find readers without any financial outlay. We'll also discuss inexpensive yet efficient ways to spread the word.
- Promotion 101: Author Rania Stone will lead a beginner's session on social media covering funnel marketing, landing pages, and what you need your readers to see, plus essential tips for your website (online presence).
- Once the retreat ends, we offer video calls to discuss your writing career. We provide social media plugs to advertise your books as they're released for the following year to over 50,000 followers on our combined social media.
Calling all storytellers! 🖋️✨ Unplug from the ordinary and plug into inspiration at our upcoming writing retreat. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, surround yourself with fellow writers, and let the creative energy flow. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your literary journey, join us for a week of words, wisdom, and wonderful connections. Let's turn the blank page into a canvas of endless possibilities! 🌿📖 #WritingRetreat #InkAndImagination #CreateWithPassion
Included:
- The novel idea
- To outline or not to outline
- Motivation: Use a daily word count or other ways - but write!
- Show, don't tell: With examples on how to do that
- Use of active voice instead of passive with tips on how to do that and examples
- Style issues: Worm words to omit, words to add. Cadence and flow are important
- Pace: How to write with pace effectively. What to do and what not to do
- Character motivation and scene purpose are broken down and discussed
- How to write to reader psychology so they enjoy the process
- Self-editing tips to tighten up your work. This saves money on editors and catches agents' eyes
- Add tension to the page. You'll receive tools on how to do that effectively
- Increase emotion on the page. Practical ways to do that on every page
- Industry standards on setup and preparation so you don't look amateur
- Cover art and design know-how tips
- Self-publishing vs. traditional?
- Are you querying agents? And self-publishing tips on how to look like a pro
- Promotion: There are ways to find readers without any financial outlay. We'll also discuss inexpensive yet efficient ways to spread the word.
- Promotion 101: Author Rania Stone will lead a beginner's session on social media covering funnel marketing, landing pages, and what you need your readers to see, plus essential tips for your website (online presence).
- Once the retreat ends, we offer video calls to discuss your writing career. We provide social media plugs to advertise your books as they're released for the following year to over 50,000 followers on our combined social media.
Schedule
Each morning, we meet for a buffet breakfast between 08:00 – 09:30. Our morning session begins at 10:00 and runs to 13:00, with a short break in between. (These sessions are detailed in the itinerary). The afternoons are yours to write, edit, walk the beach, swim, go for a hike, or take a nap—whatever you like. We are also doing one-on-ones for an hour with guest authors. We meet for dinner in the early evening, around 8:00 p.m., and then spend the rest of the evening chatting about writing. We’ll have readings, critiques, motivational stories of success, how to manage your career, and marketing tips on finding readers that cost little or nothing..
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Imagine Greece Retreats, John & George Hotel, Vas. Hali Str, Tolo, Greece
Directions
Book your flight to the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) or Santorini Airport (JTR). A hotel van will transport us from Athens to Tolo, and back to Athens at the completion of the retreat.
Accommodation
Amenities Air Condition Balcony Bath tube Fridge Hairdryer Iron & ironing board Pillow selection (upon request) Safe Satellite TV Telephone W/C Wake up call (upon request) Water kettle Wi-Fi internet free
Single Occupancy
Double / Triple Occupancy
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The “John & George” hotel is situated in the old part of Tolo, overlooking the bay.
The hotel’s location provides an exceptional view across the bay of Tolo, which is dominated by the two islands of Romvi and Koronisi, and it is complemented by a working harbor providing anchorage for cruise ships and fishing boats.
The hotel’s location provides an exceptional view across the bay of Tolo, which is dominated by the two islands of Romvi and Koronisi, and it is complemented by a working harbor providing anchorage for cruise ships and fishing boats.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Greek American buffet every day , Buffet dinners every day ,
What's Included
- Αccomodation
- Breakfast
- Dinners: Buffet dinners every day
- Hotel Transfers: Upon arrival and departure on Amorgos
- Tour Epidaurus: Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, regarded as the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece. Then we visit a local olive oil factory in an amazing environment surrounded by olive trees.
- Evening Walk of Nafplio: Tour of Nafplio which is the first capital of Greece. You will see the old town built by the Venetians, and the castle of Bourtzi, as well as Palamidi.
- Hydra and Spetses Tour: Tour the picturesque island of Hydra with its unique singularity: the absence of cars on the island. Then continue to Spetses Island where "Knives Out" was filmed!
- Retreat Materials: Attendees will be given a gift bag of fun and exciting things related to the retreat.
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Greece:Attendees must find their own way to and from Greece.
- Unlisted Food:Any meals or refreshments not listed in the itinerary
- Beverages: All beverages (even during buffets) can be charged to your room and settled up later.
- Travel insurance:Please investigate what travel insurance works best for you, if needed.
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