Nestled away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac — five minutes walk to Sanur beach — Villa Sekala was designed and built by a Dutch sculptor and has since been lovingly maintained by Shelley. We will be conducting our sessions on the vast verandah that is one of the features of the villa. There is a large, air-conditioned office and plenty of outdoor space to do your writing — you might prefer a quiet corner in the office or on the verandah or under a tree, or you might like to meander in the garden, or cool off in the pool and keep contemplating the meaning and beauty of words and what stories can really do to make our lives richer.
“The beautiful garden setting not only provided inspiration but fostered creativity and interesting exchanges with the other writers. So much was achieved in the week-long program! Impossible to do on one’s own.”
“I’ve made great strides in the past week…it’s all thanks to your input, your guidance your suggestions and careful understanding, and above all, your positive reinforcement all the time. I noticed! I’m harnessed to the muse, not the other way round…and it’s wonderful.”
Jennifer Friedman, Sydney, memoirist