Postcards from Bangalow Writing & Gourmet Experience
2011 retreat compeleted. Stay tuned for details for 2012!
Learn writing skills while eating well and enjoying new companions
If you love writing, travelling and food, then you won’t want to miss the Postcards from Bangalow Writing and Gourmet Experience. Held over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June, this unique writing event will awaken your creativity and indulge your senses. Hidden in the hills some 10 minutes drive from Byron Bay, Bangalow is a travel writer's and foodie's delight. Join seasoned travel writer Kim Wildman and learn what it takes to be a travel writer while experiencing the smells, tastes, sounds and characters of this unique community.
Included in the weekend: three gourmet meals in atmospheric local restaurants, a visit to the Bangalow farmers' market followed by a half day Foodscape hinterland tour taking in three of the region's best producers, a guided historical walking tour of Bangalow and fun writing workshops as well as plenty of free time to allow your creative juices to flow. Each of the three included restaurant meals will be attended by a local writer, editor or identity who'll lead themed discussions on topics from how to capture the essence of a destination to how pitch an article to an editor, with questions and answers, readings and more.
If a weekend of writing, reflecting and enjoying the tastes and flavours of Bangalow isn't enticement enough, Sample Magazine, the epicurean bible of the Northern Rivers, has offered to publish the best travel article written over the weekend in the travel section of the spring edition of the magazine. So not only will you experience what it takes to be a travel writer, you might even get published.
This fun and informative weekend experience is suitable for beginning writers upwards with an interest in travel writing, food and good company.
Accommodation can be arranged in a variety of local venues in and around the village with several local businesses offering special deals for participants. Places are strictly limited, so contact Kim Wildman on 0400 887 991 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make a booking now!
Winning article from the 2011 Postcards from Bangalow Writing & Gourmet Experience
Bangalow keeps her sunshine in the rain, Sally-Colin-James, Sample September 2011
Testimonials from the 2011 Postcards from Bangalow Writing & Gourmet Experience
Postcards from Bangalow 2011: Wish you were there! Danielle Purcell, Bangalow
"Kim, I would recommend your workshops to any aspiring writers. Your experience and the friendly atmosphere made the weekend a very engaging learning experience." Sue Evans, Northern Rivers
"Thanks again for a great weekend. I found it most beneficial and good value." Janelle Tolby, Ballina
"You are a most generous host, Kim. Congratulations on your inaugural workshop." Sally Colin-James, Byron Bay
Testimonials from Kim’s past travel writing workshops
"Excellent! The course was very useful and exceeded my expectations." Amy Dalguish, Travel Editor, Total Travel
"Kim Wildman lead a clear and inclusive travel writing workshop which not only focused on the skills of writing and storytelling but the business of travel writing and having your work published. A fun and valuable course by an experienced travel writer." Holly Galbraith, Go Future Media
Picture: Bangalow Dawn. Copyright Michael King-Prime.
