In Vino Veritas
Creative writing courses in the vineyards
Uncork your creative spirit!
Discover our creative writing courses! Immerse yourself in the inspiring landscape of a vineyard and let the creative juices flow.
Whether you are currently working on a novel, short story, memoir or true-crime, we offer creative writing workshops in English.
Choose Fiction, Non-fiction or a Writing Retreat!
All our locations feature the exquisite and healthy Mediterranean diet and exciting Italian wines!
Program
In Vino Veritas is a 6-day program of creative writing in a spectacular setting.
Spend a glorious week immersed in the rolling hills of Tuscany at a winemaker’s estate where you are free to roam the gardens and take walks in the vineyards. Be inspired by the aromas and flavors of the great Tuscan terroir to create your best work yet.
Read more about the program.

Fiction with Alison MacLeod
Whatever your level of experience, this course will help you to tell the story you want to tell or to discover the story you’ve yet to imagine. You’ll reflect on, experiment with and grow more confident in the art and techniques of fiction-writing.

Non-fiction with Tobias Jones
Give truthful story-telling a proper structure using novelistic, though never invented, techniques, characterisation, diction, plot / story, pace, dialogue, research, and editing. Includes practical tips about how to navigate the publishing industry and make an income from writing.
Sessions
Session 1 with Alison MacLeod: May 3-9
Session 2 with Tobias Jones: September 6-12
Session 3 Writing Retreat: October 11-17