Writing Workshops on Paros, Greece

The Cycladic Island of Paros is a true paradise - from spring when wildflowers tango by the wayside to the end of summer when the translucent sea is warm, and Naxos is stained lavender at sunset. The tranquility and natural beauty of the island creates the perfect ambience for writer’s retreats.

Our retreats are led by international authors, writers and thinkers: each with their own individual approach, each with something unique to offer. That allows for writers to attend and experience a plethora of workshops and learn something new each time. Some workshops are hosted at the Tao's Meditation & Retreats Center with it's Asian restaurant, and others on the southern, more rural side of the island, with an authentic Greek cook.

Pricing varies according to venue, accommodation, season, and length of workshop, so you may see slight differences in price from retreat to retreat.

For anyone wanting to stay longer we are happy to accommodate you. We will share our Paros Guidebook with information on the best restaurants, beaches, yoga studios and shops with all our participants.

If you are a writer in need of a retreat, recharge, or want to embark on writing, come join us in Paros Island, and let your creativity flow. Watch this space for upcoming dates and events.

UPCOMING: OCTOBER 2025

Jon Papernick, author of three novels and three short story collections, including The Ascent of Eli Israel, The Book of Stone, and I Am My Beloveds, whose work has been translated into Spanish and Italian, and his short fiction widely anthologized, teaches in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College in Boston, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor.

Each morning, we’ll gather for generative sessions focused on the foundations of powerful fiction: from writing great beginnings, to developing compelling characters, to crafting meaningful conflict that drives narrative. In the afternoons, participants will workshop each other’s writing in a thoughtful, supportive atmosphere.

Between sessions, you’ll have time to explore the island: wander through winding cobbled streets, write in sun-dappled cafes, or draw inspiration from the brilliant white architecture and deep blue sea. Paros’s tranquil beauty and rich history offer an unparalleled creative setting — a place where stories come to life.

We will gather in a beautiful ambience for our workshop sessions where we will also be served breakfast and lunch made from fresh farm produce. We will stay in very comfortable apartments (2 guests will be sharing an apt, each with their private bedroom and bathroom. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen.)

UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 2025

Dr Elana Sztokman, anthropologist, educator, feminist activist, blogger, podcaster, copywriter, and author of seven genre-bending books.

Winner of the Best Jewish Non-Fiction of 70 Faces Media (2023), Winner of the National Jewish Book Council Award in Education. (2013), Winner of the National Jewish Book Council Award in Women’s Studies. (2012), Winner of the Gourmand Prize in the category of Fundraising.

Each morning we’ll gather for dynamic sessions focused on storytelling secrets from academic crossover writers, Juicy writing prompts and hands-on exercises, Group feedback in a safe, smart, supportive space, Inspiration from feminist writing theory and real-life authors who break molds

You will also have time to explore the island, swim in it’s translucent waters, shop till you drop, and receive inspiration from its tranquil views.

We will gather in the beautiful ambience of Taos Center for our workshop sessions where we will also be served a healthy vegetarian breakfast and lunch. We will stay in local Cycladic hotels by the sea in the nearby fishing village of Ambelas: a 5-minute drive and half hour walk from Tao’s.

PAST: APRIL 2025

Our previous retreat with author and writing teacher Judy Lev was a great success where ten of us read, wrote, analyzed and polished our sentences. In Judy’s words “Like diamonds, sentences must be polished in order to shine.

Photos and reviews of the workshop

Our writer's haven on Paros is available to rent year-round, regardless of workshops. A one-bedroom house with a kosher kitchen and endless views, check it out here.