Varuna, I love you...

I have recently returned from my second visit to Varuna (http://varuna.com.au/). It was just as magical as the first time! I got so much work done that I estimate it was equivalent to three months of work I would have got done at home.


Typewriter in Eleanor Dark's studio with my laptop in the background

So what's so great about Varuna? Well, let me elaborate...

• It's a beautiful, historical home full of character, books, amazing vintage treasures and gardens
• You have your own room and writing space
• A delicious meal is prepared for you every night so that means no time wasted on grocery shopping or food preparation
• There are four other writers there each time meaning you will meet some amazing, like-minded people
• There are huge bookshelves of works by writers who have visited Varuna House in the past
• It's close to the quaint and quirky town of Katoomba and walking tracks
• You can write, write, write all day and night if you so choose!

I would encourage any aspiring writers out there to apply for the programs offered by Varuna House. I was lucky enough to win a Publisher Introduction Program last year (and hence my first visit to Varuna). It is truly an amazing place.

 I hope to go back again next year!