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"There's too much food in food writing now -

and too little that goes much further."

Gay Bilson

 

 

Enjoy wonderful food and wine in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland and write about it.

Taught by Dr n a bourke and Dr Inga Simpson, this weekend retreat focuses on developing short articles or stories based on your experiences of food and wine.

During the weekend we will cover:

• the history of food writing
• different styles and genres
• how to focus your piece
• describing food and wine
• markets and resources

You’ll be invited to send in a short piece of food writing before the retreat, on which you’ll gain one-on-one tutor feedback and peer feedback.

As part of a small group you’ll be guided through a series of readings, discussions and writing exercises designed to help you convey flavours and sensations to your readers.

The weekend workshop includes a degustation dinner with wines at Maleny’s award-winning restaurant Reserve, featuring Sommelier Steve Heffernan and Chef Kieran Reekie. The next day we'll share our written reflections on the evening.

Organic lunches will be provided by Sister Cafe, owned and run by former Jamie Oliver-protege Hayley Robinson. Organic breakfast supplies are provided by Olvar Wood.

 

 

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WHAT'S INCLDUED

The food writing weekend retreat includes all readings, feedback, accommodation and meals.

We can help you arrange transport to and from Olvar Wood Writers Retreat, including airport transfers or a lift from the local railway station. There is plenty of parking at Olvar Wood if you choose to drive.

WHEN

The 2009 food writing weekend retreat runs from 5:00pm Friday 9 October until Sunday 4:00pm 11 October.

BOOKINGS

You can book and pay online using Paypal here...
OR
Phone: 07 5445 9222
email: admin@olvarwood.com.au
or download and complete our booking form, which you can submit by email, or fax it to:
07 5445 9277

COST

The food writing weekend retreat costs $660.00, including all tuition, meals, drinks and accommodation.
The non-residential rate (daytime participation only) is $250.00, including lunches, or $360 including Saturday night’s degustation dinner.
Friends of Olvar receive a 15% discount.

QWC, ACTWC and NRWC members receive a 10% discount.

*If you’re interested in exploring food writing further in 2010, we’ll be offering a week-long food writing retreat, sampling the produce and venues of the Sunshine Coast, including a Spirit House Cooking School, wine tasting at Flame Vineyards, and a visit to an organic garden. Register your interest by emailing amdin@olvarwood.com.au

 

Olvar Wood Writers Retreat. Queensland, Australia