The retreat has many return guests, here are some comments from a few of them:
"The retreat is perfect for finding inspiration - and acting on it!
There is the space to
work out new ideas, as well opportunities to explore the stunning Andalucian countryside and
meet with other writers, musicians and painters living and working in the area.
The service
provided is ideal if you are looking for an informal set-up dedicated to giving maximum time
to writing. What I found most rewarding was the time I had to just sit and write."
Penny Simpson, author of DOGdays.
www.dogfiction.co.uk
"El Llano de la Luz is indeed a place of light.
I stayed in a room with stunning mountain
views, with my own balcony, and finally found the peace to embark on my writing project.
Jacqueline was a most gracious and warm- hearted hostess, driving me in and out of the village
of Comares - a wonder of labyrinthine white streets and Moorish architecture - and even
organizing Spanish lessons with a delightful local teacher.
An unforgettable time, an oasis of Andalucian beauty and peace."
Vivienne Vermes, Paris, Author of 'Sand Woman' and 'Metamorphoses.'
"Despite the relaxed pace - or more likely because of it - I finished a short story, started
others and did some useful reading.
More importantly I felt a tide of negativity wash away. I
found I could think clearly about the future - I made plans for 2006.
I’m going back to the
retreat again in May and somehow I know that won’t be for the last time."
Katherine Burke, Travel & Lifestyle Journalist