“The question of what I enjoyed most about the retreat is a very difficult question to answer because I enjoyed almost everything–the bocce ball and the marathons, the night painting and the dinner conversations, wine on the terrace and the reading for the community, the solitary writing in the living room and the hike to the castle. I guess it boils down to balance–the fact that there was such a rich variety of activities and that they all complemented one another and contributed to a harmonious whole. Oh, and I also appreciated the non-judgmental, non-coercive nature of the experience: the fact that all activities were optional.” - Lucia Dick, Writing Immersion 2010 participant