Join our 10-day Writers Workshop & Life-Changing Journey in the Himalayas

Step out of the ordinary & discover a new world.
Connect with great writers from around the globe. 
Develop your personal writing craft.
Find inspiration in the heart of the Himalayas.

Join Us in Nepal in 2019 & 2020!

 
Ted Seymour

Ted Seymour

Lavinia Spalding

Lavinia Spalding

 
Eric Weiner

Eric Weiner

Laurie Wagner

Laurie Wagner

James Hopkins

James Hopkins

 
John DeDakis

John DeDakis

GREAT WRITERS HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN THE POWER OF PLACE

Geography can inspire and awaken your creativity and can reveal inner landscapes of self-discovery that you never knew possible. Start your new novel.  Connect with your tribe.  Share a glass of wine with some of the world's best writers.  Take your work to new heights - join us for a life-changing 10-day workshop in the Kathmandu Valley.

 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE ON THIS PROGRAM

  • Daily workshops & discussions with some of the best writers in the world.

  • One-on-one mentoring sessions with the Himalayan Writers Workshops featured writers.

  • Individually-selected writing topics & projects to inspire discovery in the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Informal meetings & talks by local and international writers living in Nepal.

  • Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient temples, snow-peaked vistas & colorful markets.

  • The opportunity to personally explore local Hindu & Buddhist spiritual practices & meditation.

  • A closing-night dinner & a chance to publicly perform your work with the featured writers in Kathmandu.

 

Here's What Some Of Our Workshop Participants Have Said...

““I fell in love with Nepal, the people, and the beautiful smiles accompanying the most beautiful greeting in the world: “Namaste”. I fell in love with walking the Kora at Bouddhanath at dawn. Bless me, I think I’ve even fallen in love with writing.” ”
— Michael Gerald-Yamasaki, USA
““If you get the opportunity, grab it with both hands! A wonderful mix of writing, spirituality & fun.” ”
— Di Perry, UK
““Highly recommended for people who aspire to be writers, and writers who wish to hone and develop their skills. I loved it!””
— Lisa Choegyal, NZ
““I wrote more creative work during these 10 days than I did over the past 2 years, enjoyed it more, and produced better output. And I finally managed to get the first chapter of a book that has been on my mind down on paper.” ”
— Larry Osborne, USA
““If you love words, you have to experience this workshop. It is a pilgrimage for the word lover.” ”
— Vartika Bansal, India
““This was a worthwhile investment of time and money, and any writer who wants to give themselves some time away from ‘normal’ life to focus on their writing should consider participating.” ”
— Elen Turner, NZ
““The spiritual aspect, especially the meditation, took the course to a different dimension.” ”
— Carole Biggs, UK
““Be prepared to be amazed at every turn!””
— Becky Owens, USA

 

JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR 2019 or 2020 WORKSHOPS

 

OCTOBER 12TH - 22ND, 2019
"SACRED EXPRESSION: WORDS, IMAGES & PRACTICE IN THE KATHMANDU VALLEY"
WITH LAVINIA SPALDING & TED SEYMOUR

 

OCT 27TH - NOV 6TH , 2019
"WILD WRITING, CALM MIND"
WITH LAURIE WAGNER

NOVEMBER 10TH - 12TH, 2019
"DISCOVERING A SENSE OF PLACE"
WITH ERIC WEINER

  MARCH 15TH - 25TH, 2020
"FANNING THE EMBERS OF CREATIVITY"
WITH JOHN DEDAKIS

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