MaryBeth Jarvis Clarke

“I am a Berliner. So, I took the bus and visit my friend in Wilmersdorf. And I spoke German with Turkish taxi drivers. I ate Wiener Schnitzel, real Wiener Schnitzel, and potato salad. It was a little too cool. I spent time on the river, walked along the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the East Side Gallery, climbed halfway up the Victory Tower, and found a badass goddess to take a photo with. And I met a great author, Martin Jankowski. And I'm with my new friends. Yes indeed! Thank you very much!”

—MaryBeth Jarvis Clarke, Salt Lake City, Utah

Jill Rene Stone

“Such a wonderful cultural experience, meeting new people, creating new relationships and learning I’m a writer!”

—Jill Rene Stone, Córdoba, Spain

Jeffrey M. Pizek

“The WOW Croatia trip was a perfect blend of activity and restoration… everything was first class. I could not have asked for a more memorable, rewarding experience.”

“The WOW Croatia trip was a perfect blend of activity and restoration. I had plenty of time to focus on my writing, thanks to the eclectic suite of workshops that connected my inner mind to my outer body and to my intoxicating surroundings, as well as much-appreciated downtime to reflect and actually write…. The excursions to cultural highlights of the Dalmatian Coast kept the week’s flow stimulating and engaging.

I appreciated the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with the other participating authors, storytellers, and artists. The lodging, the ease of transport, the location, the food (the FOOD!)… everything was first class. I could not have asked for a more memorable, rewarding experience.”

—Jeffrey M. Pizek, Illinois

Patricia Mason

“The trip to Ireland couldn’t have been more magical and charmed if leprechauns showed up.”

The variety of activities was perfect; a mix of intellectual exercises, (readings, writing), brisk walks and yoga stretches, and a spiritual component through runes. Just sitting by the fireplace and communicating with the people in our group was so satisfying. The relaxation and the stimulation were perfectly balanced. Thank you to the organizers for their careful planning, support, and facilitation; and to Kavita A. Jindal for sharing her poems and stories. I had no particular expectations about this trip, but if I did I know this experience would have been far above and beyond what I could imagine!”  

—Patricia Mason, New York, USA

Wendy Watters

“Inspiration is quirky and illusive, but a Writing on Water Sojourn has a unique way of triggering it in surprising ways.”

—Wendy Watters, Australia

Nicole Reed

“The week I spent with Writing on Water was a powerful experience. I was able to discover myself as a writer.”

—Nicole Reed, Texas

Andrea Bullard

“After a long hiatus from writing, I reignited my passion for the craft.”

—Andrea Bullard, Pennsylvania