Author Augustine Blaisdell at The Writers Retreat in the Côte d’Azur, South of France. Photo by Anne-Juliette

You’re invited to a Literary Paradise…

Join us Saturday June 6—Saturday June 13, 2026 for a phenomenal experience. Everything’s been taken care of so you can take good care of yourself.

RETREAT INCLUDES:

🌟 8 days, 7 nights accommodation in the gorgeous five star Villa Cosima with a heated infinity pool a phenomenal view of Old Town Antibes next to the Mediterranean Sea

🌟 Fresh, organic breakfasts and lunches included every day, plus three exquisite dinners of Provençal specialties at the Villa all by our fabulous French private Chef Sophie

🌟 Generative Writing Sessions each morning: 6 two hour sessions of writing together and sharing our work

🌟 One on one consultation with me to discuss your writing life, setting fun goals and dreaming BIG!

🌟 Professional Photo Shoot by Anne-Juilette which includes your own Author Photo

🌟 60 Minute Ayurvedic Massage by Harmonie Rock therapy

🌟 One Hour Yin Yoga session by Caroline Rossy

🌟 Unique Meditation and Astrological Reading tailored to you by Shamanic Practitioner, Tillie Eze

🌟 Unlimited Coffee and Tea (we’re writers after all ;-))

🌟 Celebratory Wine & Champagne (non-alcoholic options available as well)

🌟 Special FAMM Museum Visit and day trip excursion to St. Paul de Vence, Eze, Monaco or surrounding areas, according to the interests of our group

As a working writer, passionate literary citizen and feminist activist for over twenty years, I walk the walk and talk the talk of philogyny. What is philogyny? The antonym of misogyny; PHILOGYNY simply means the love and admiration for women and girls. The Philogyny Project is the title of my next book–a playful, voice driven essay collection that constructs the history of philogyny written in the style of a Wikipedia entry gone haywire. I write a complimentary weekly Substack of the same name as well as host Philogyny Parties where we collectively change the entry for philogyny. I’m also the author of Women À La Mode: A Memoir of Writing a Book about Feminists in Paris and the Founder of The Writers Retreat in the Côte d’Azur, a luxurious five star writers retreat in the South of France. Come join me!