Join Our 10-day Writers Workshops & Life-Changing Journeys 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 or Bhutan in 2024 & 2025!

 

Eric Weiner

 

Laurie Wagner Jeff Greenwald

October 27th - November 6th, 2024

“Screenwriting in kathmandu”

with john warren

John Warren

 

February 5th - 15th, 2025

”AWAKENING JOY: A CREATIVE JOURNEY”

WITH DIANE SHERMAN

Diane Sherman

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 of Nepal, OR in the mountains bhutan.

 

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 & in Bhutan.

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

  • 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 or bhutan.

 

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

““Be prepared to be amazed at every turn!””
— Becky Owens, USA
““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 get the opportunity, grab it with both hands! A wonderful mix of writing, spirituality & fun.” ”
— Di Perry, UK
““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
““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
““If you love words, you have to experience this workshop. It is a pilgrimage for the word lover.” ”
— Vartika Bansal, India
““The spiritual aspect, especially the meditation, took the course to a different dimension.” ”
— Carole Biggs, UK
““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

 

JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR 2024 or 2025 WORKSHOPS

 
 

OCTOBER 27TH - NOVEMBER 6TH, 2024
"SCREENWRITING IN KATHMANDU"
WITH JOHN WARREN
(INFO COMING SOON!)

 
 

FEBRUARY 5TH - 15TH, 2025
"AWAKENING JOY: A CREATIVE JOURNEY"
WITH DIANE SHERMAN
(INFO COMING SOON!)