My Story, My Words Retreat

A memoir writing retreat with Aga Lesiewicz

September 14th - 20th 2025

Embark on a creative journey of storytelling and self-discovery in the serene heart of Tuscany. Over seven days, gather the fragments of your story and let the quiet beauty of the landscape guide you as you craft your memoir.

Whether it’s your first draft or the finishing touches, My Story, My Words, offers you a nurturing space to create, explore and refine your manuscript. Through a series of tailored writing workshops and individual one-on-one sessions with Aga, you’ll build the skills and gain insights that will help you find your voice, and create your story.

Everything included on Retreat

Seven days in a beautiful countryside setting
Daily writing workshops
One-on-one guidance
An opportunity to visit surrounding towns, sample local food and wine, and do a bit of boutique shopping
A 90min Massage
A Beautiful bedroom and communal spaces
All food and soft drinks at the House
Countryside walks and trips to local Italian spots that we love
Gaining all the tools that writers need
Connection with like minded Creatives

Join us for this unique writing retreat.

The Writing Course:

Your memories are scattered, like fragments waiting to be discovered and made whole. In the tranquil beauty of Tuscany and Umbria, surrounded by olive groves and sunlit vineyards, join us for an immersive seven-day retreat to explore, connect, and shape your story.

During the seven days you’ll explore narrative structure and techniques for weaving
memories into a cohesive whole, learn about pacing, building emotional arcs, and grounding your story in authenticity. Workshops on scene-building, character development, and dialogue will help you add depth to your memoir, making memories feel vivid and alive. You’ll also have an opportunity to find out how to refine your work, from small edits to larger structural revisions, giving you tools to continue beyond the retreat.

My Story, My Words is designed for writers at any stage of their memoir journey.

What to Expect

Reflection and Exploration
With ample time to reflect, write and explore, this retreat is your opportunity to reconnect with your past and bring your story to life.

Writing Workshops & One-on-One Mentorship
Through a blend of workshops, one-on-one sessions with Aga, and group discussions, you’ll have an opportunity to learn how to craft an authentic, engaging narrative that resonates with readers.

A Massage by Sophie – a 90-minute holistic treatment aimed at reducing stress and anxiety, improving focus and creativity, and promoting overall well-being, which can lead to a more productive and enjoyable writing experience.

A Soothing and Nurturing Environment of Siliano Alto
An Opportunity to Explore picturesque Umbrian and Tuscan towns and villages, savour local cuisine and wines, and enjoy a bit of shopping

If you haven't been on retreat with us yet, but would like to find out more about having 1-2-1's with Aga or about the writing component of this retreat, you can email Aga for more information.

Programme Highlights

Writing workshops to shape and enrich your narrative
One-on-one coaching to find and refine your voice
Ample solo writing time in a beautiful, peaceful setting
A holistic massage to improve focus and creativity
Company of like-minded writers for feedback and support
Italian cultural exploration through local excursions

Is this retreat right for me?

My Story, My Words is a retreat that’s more than just writing – it’s a time for reflection, an invitation to gather your memories and shape your story and, most importantly, a journey inward and forward.

If you haven't been on retreat with us yet, but would like to find out more about having 1-2-1's with Aga or about the writing component of this retreat, you can email Aga for more information.

Your Writing Teacher, Aga Lesiewicz, is a London-based fiction author and screenwriter.

She began her career as a radio presenter, and subsequently worked as a voice-over artist, interpreter, TV promo producer and director. A serious knee injury in 2013 forced her to give up her day job and write her first novel.
Her two psychological thrillers ‘Rebound’ and ‘Exposure’ have been published by Pan Macmillan. A feature animated film based on her screenplay is currently in pre-production. She writes full time and is now working on her third London-based psychological thriller as well as a historical novel.

Aga has an MA in English from the University of Warsaw and an MPhil in English Literature from the University of Lancaster.

agalesiewicz.com panmacmillan.com/authors/aga-lesiewicz/

Travel Details

We are set in the beautiful countryside on the border of Tuscany and Umbria.
Our nearest train station is Chiusi-Chianciano Terme.
Our nearest local airport is Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG - Perugia)
Our nearest major airports are Fiumicino Airport (FCO - Rome), Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA - Pisa)

If you are flying in to Perugia, a taxi is your best method of transport to come to us and is around 110 euros from the taxi rank.
If a few of you are flying in that way, the cost will of course be less. We can help organise a larger pick up if necessary for you to split cost.
Train transfer from all other airports is quite easy, and we can help you with tickets and directions.
We will always be happy to pick you up from Chiusi train station.