Hello All, I asked the admin of this website what was the best way to give this information and they suggested the Coffee Lounge. I hope I am in the right place?
I was diagnosed in 2016, I am now focusing my attention like us all, on trying to live my very best life. I have set up a retreat centre in Tuscany and next year, we are holding a writing through cancer retreat. Please take a read and if any of you would like more information, I am here to answer your questions.
A retreat that is focused on supporting women or those who support women through this uniquely personal experience. Both Aga and Carla’s very different experiences of the cancer journey work together to create a safe space to help you move forward.
Aga is a published writer and an experienced creative writing tutor.
Her breast cancer diagnosis made her think of the psychological benefits of writing and has inspired her to devise a creative writing workshop aimed specifically at breast cancer survivors.
The workshops are aimed at both complete beginners as well as people who are no strangers to writing. The participants don’t need to be writers at all, all they need is a motivation to write.
We will study different forms of therapeutic writing, letters, journaling, emails, social media posts, blogs, memoir, poetry and creative fiction. The workshops will also provide a ‘writer’s toolkit’, covering character and plot, structure, pace, dialogue and point of view, and it’ll help participants find their own, distinctive voice. A series of carefully moderated writing exercises will help participants find meaning in their experiences and view the emotional fallout of the disease from a new perspective.
The workshops will provide a safe and supportive space for self-expression and an opportunity to meet women who go through a similar experience and hear how they cope with the ups and downs of dealing with the diagnosis, the treatment and the journey afterwards. It will offer an opportunity to connect with other participants and form your own support group, which may remain in contact and continue to share experiences and advice.
Everything included on Retreat
Daily writing workshops with Aga
Daily Tai Chi sessions with Nicola
1-2-1 sessions with Aga to guide your writing project
A 90 min Amatsu treatment with Nicola
A Beautiful bedroom and communal spaces
All food, wine and soft drinks at the House
Countryside walks & trips to our favourite Italian spots
Connection with like minded Creatives
Support through your healing journey
do you have a website link you can put on here please so Breast Cancer Now can let forum members view? Thank you 
