RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
SCWC + Jamberoo Abbey Group Writers Retreat
For Emerging and Established Writers
Monday 2nd March – Sunday 8th March 2026
This week-long retreat at Jamberoo Abbey will allow up to 13 emerging or established south coast writers to focus on developing or completing literary works. While participants primarily spend their days working on their individual projects, this retreat is also designed to cultivate community and to offer peer support via daily group meetings.
Jamberoo Abbey cottages are located on the grounds of an enclosed community of Benedictine nuns located on Jamberoo Mountain Rd, Jamberoo. The grounds of the Abbey offer a quiet, beautiful, contemplative environment that is perfect for writers. The retreat space includes a group dining room and lounge room, a conference space, access to the abbey, and a bushwalking trail.
The retreat offers two types of accommodation: self-contained apartments or single rooms with shared facilities at a concession rate. While this is a self-catering retreat, supplies for light breakfast (cereal, milk, bread for toast, butter, condiments, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and fruit) are provided each day by the Abbey.
Applications close Monday December 22nd