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Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat FEB 2027

Venue: Seacroft 4990 Great Ocean Rd,
Sugarloaf VIC  (near Apollo Bay)

Friday Feb 26  4pm – Sunday Feb 28  4pm

Raving testimonials about the retreat here.  There are also retreats in June (solstice) and November click here

TWO full days of boot camp writing with solo blocks, prompt exercises and other creative therapy. Brilliant food, great chats, nude swimming, incredible views, and amazing people. Expect surprises and treats. You will leave feeling loved up, special, relaxed, and fired up.

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There’ll be some meditation or yoga-ish stuff, a jumble sale, Morning Glory breakfast disco, and a music quiz.  All meals included. Transport not supplied. Good times guaranteed.  Take a punt and book so you can smugly enjoy the knowledge you have locked in a place and you knew it was going to be fantastic.

90% of people return. 75% have been more than fve times. 50% have been more than ten times. Several have been more than 20 times.

Beginners are very welcome! Gunnas Masterclasses are for all levels. Novice to professional. Message me if you have any questions at all. I love questions! 

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What You Will Need To Know

  • We’ll be staying at Seacroft which is an old monastery near Apollo Bay. The accommodation  is clean and cozy but not flash. Most people will be sharing toilets and bathrooms. All linen is provided including towels.
  • If you are keen you can book a room at Seacroft the day or a week before or after if you would like to extend you stay.
  • There are several different types of accommodation. Check them here.  Email me here if there is an option you are after that’s currently sold out and I’ll let you know if one pops up. You have a choice of private rooms with single, double , queen or king beds.  The shared room options are single twin, dorm rooms or a self-contained two bedroom cabin that sleeps six people . If you are interested in a dorm room with buddies get three or four mates together and I’ll put you in together. JUST IN if you would like to sort your own accommodation close by or if you live close by and would just come during the day buy day passes here. There are some lovely Airbnbs in the area.
  • All meals will be provided. They will be delicious, nutritious and Instagrammable. As far as dietary requirements go we can cater for  vegetarian and gluten free due to small kitchen, tight timings and keeping costs accessible for all.  Anything else we cannot guarantee.  Any queries email me.
  • Refunds? Well you know me, I have no rules or policies and run my business under the motto generosity, enthusiasm, friendliness and irreverence. We’ll work something out.
  • Gunnas Masterclasses do NOT apply for retreats but there is no reason you can’t give this to someone you love as a gift.
  • Got transport issues? The Facebook Event page is where you can car pool with others.
  • Of course you can bring your own alcohol.
  • This is for people in the middle of writing something, people who haven’t started, people who are stuck, people who love these kind of weekends, people who want to get together with mates and this looks like a cracking weekend.
  • If you are a teacher this counts 15 hours professional development hours.

Prices range between King private room single person $1000 – Dorm share room $790 (these prices will go up 30% after Early Bird tickets run out). Check all the prices here

Let me give you the magic pill and provide you with that creative enema you need. I’m the midwife to help you birth your creative baby.  Here’s what people said after doing Gunnas.

Email me with any queries. Want to set up a payment plan? No problems!

Read what people have said after doing a Gunnas here.

Everything you need to know about Gunnas Writing Masterclass here.

The best thing is that no one has to share their work.

Love to see you.

Facebook event page here. Join up!

Dev x

BUY HERE

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Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat November 2026

Venue: Seacroft 4990 Great Ocean Rd,
Sugarloaf VIC  (near Apollo Bay)

Friday 6 November  3pm – Sunday 8 November  3pm 

Raving testimonials about the retreat here.  There are also retreats in June (solstice) and March click here

TWO full days of boot camp writing with solo blocks, prompt exercises and other creative therapy. Brilliant food, great chats, nude swimming and amazing people. There will be surprises and treats. I want you leaving feeling loved up, special, relaxed and fired up.

SNAP UP A SPOT

There’ll also be some meditation or yogaish stuff and perhaps a guest speaker or two. All meals included. Transport not supplied. Good times guaranteed.  I’ll announce more over the next few months. Take a punt and book and as all the fabulous updates go up you can smugly enjoy the knowledge you have locked in a place and you knew it was going to be fantastic.

Beginners are very welcome! Gunnas Masterclasses are for all levels. Novice to professional.

BOOK NOW

What You Will Need To Know

  • We’ll be staying at Seacroft which is an old monastery near Apollo Bay. The accommodation  is clean and cozy but not flash. Most people will be sharing toilets and bathrooms. All linen is provided including towels.
  • If you are keen you can book a room at Seacroft the day or a week before or after if you would like to extend you stay.
  • There are several different types of accommodation. Check them here.  Email me here if there is an option you are after that’s currently sold out and I’ll let you know if one pops up. You have a choice of private rooms with single, double , queen or king beds.  The shared room options are single twin, dorm rooms or a self-contained two bedroom cabin that sleeps six people . If you are interested in a dorm room with buddies get three or four mates together and I’ll put you in together. JUST IN if you would like to sort your own accommodation close by or if you live close by and would just come during the day buy day passes here. There are some lovely Airbnbs in the area.
  • All meals will be provided. They will be delicious, nutritious and Instagrammable. As far as dietary requirements go we can cater for  vegetarian and gluten free due to small kitchen, tight timings and keeping costs accessible for all.  Anything else we cannot guarantee.  Any queries email me.
  • Refunds? Well you know me, I have no rules or policies and run my business under the motto generosity, enthusiasm, friendliness and irreverence. We’ll work something out.
  • Gunnas Masterclasses do NOT apply for retreats but there is no reason you can’t give this to someone you love as a gift.
  • Got transport issues? The Facebook Event page is where you can car pool with others.
  • Of course you can bring your own alcohol.
  • This is for people in the middle of writing something, people who haven’t started, people who are stuck, people who love these kind of weekends, people who want to get together with mates and this looks like a cracking weekend.
  • If you are a teacher this counts 15 hours professional development hours.

Prices range between King private room single person $1000 – Dorm share room $790 (these prices will go up 30% after Early Bird tickets run out). Check all the prices here

Let me give you the magic pill and provide you with that creative enema you need. I’m the midwife to help you birth your creative baby.  Here’s what people said after doing Gunnas.

Email me with any queries. Want to set up a payment plan? No problems!

Read what people have said after doing a Gunnas here.

Everything you need to know about Gunnas Writing Masterclass here.

The best thing is that no one has to share their work.

Love to see you.

Dev x

BUY HERE

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Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat June 2026

Venue: Seacroft 4990 Great Ocean Rd,
Sugarloaf VIC  (near Apollo Bay)

Friday June 19th 4pm – Sunday June 21st  4pm

Raving testimonials about the retreat here.  There are also retreats in June (solstice) and late October click here

Gunnas is for people 25 and over. 

TWO full days of boot camp writing with solo blocks, prompt exercises and other creative therapy. Brilliant food, great chats, nude swimming and amazing people. There will be surprises and treats. I want you leaving feeling loved up, special, relaxed and fired up.

SNAP UP A SPOT

There’ll also be some meditation or yogaish stuff and incredible sound meditation. All meals included. Transport not supplied. Good times guaranteed. Take a punt and book and as all the fabulous updates go up you can smugly enjoy the knowledge you have locked in a place and you knew it was going to be fantastic.

Beginners are very welcome! Gunnas Masterclasses are for all levels. Novice to professional.

BOOK NOW

What You Will Need To Know

  • We’ll be staying at Seacroft which is an old monastery near Apollo Bay. The accommodation  is clean and cozy but not flash. Most people will be sharing toilets and bathrooms. All linen is provided including towels.
  • If you are keen you can book a room at Seacroft the day or a week before or after if you would like to extend you stay.
  • There are several different types of accommodation. Check them here.  Email me here if there is an option you are after that’s currently sold out and I’ll let you know if one pops up. You have a choice of private rooms with single, double , queen or king beds.  The shared room options are single twin, dorm rooms or a self-contained two bedroom cabin that sleeps six people . If you are interested in a dorm room with buddies get three or four mates together and I’ll put you in together. JUST IN if you would like to sort your own accommodation close by or if you live close by and would just come during the day buy day passes here. There are some lovely Airbnbs in the area.
  • All meals will be provided. They will be delicious, nutritious and Instagrammable. As far as dietary requirements go we can cater for  vegetarian and gluten free due to small kitchen, tight timings and keeping costs accessible for all.  Anything else we cannot guarantee.  Any queries email me.
  • Refunds? Well you know me, I have no rules or policies and run my business under the motto generosity, enthusiasm, friendliness and irreverence. We’ll work something out.
  • Gunnas Masterclasses do NOT apply for retreats but there is no reason you can’t give this to someone you love as a gift.
  • Got transport issues? The Facebook Event page is where you can car pool with others.
  • Of course you can bring your own alcohol.
  • This is for people in the middle of writing something, people who haven’t started, people who are stuck, people who love these kind of weekends, people who want to get together with mates and this looks like a cracking weekend.
  • If you are a teacher this counts 15 hours professional development hours.

Prices range between King private room single person $1000 – Dorm share room $790 (these prices will go up 30% after Early Bird tickets run out). Check all the prices here

Let me give you the magic pill and provide you with that creative enema you need. I’m the midwife to help you birth your creative baby.  Here’s what people said after doing Gunnas.

Email me with any queries. Want to set up a payment plan? No problems!

Read what people have said after doing a Gunnas here.

Everything you need to know about Gunnas Writing Masterclass here.

The best thing is that no one has to share their work.

Love to see you.

Facebook event page here. Join up!

Dev x

BUY HERE

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Write Here, Write Now SPECIAL 2026

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Original price

$360 Full NOW $200

$240 Conc/Student/Artist/Povo NOW $100

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So it’s $100 for the whole year ($200 if you are financially stable and can easily afford it). 

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90 minute monthly online boot camp. All genres, all levels, no sharing. Monthly Vitamin Dev infusion. Every time you spend a dollar you are voting on how you want the world to be. 

You can show up online or watch the recording later. Or both!

Come for the creative enema, myth busting, reality pills, writing hacks, and procrastination trouble shooting. Stay for the craic from Coburg’s fifth most popular MILF.

It’s a choose your own adventure of exercises, prompts, blocks, tasks, imagination, curiosity and satisfaction 💪

Ten Reasons You Should

1. Because you need to pull your finger out, get over yourself and remind yourself
your excuses are bullshit ♥️
2. So this time next year that thing you need to write is done 🐠
3. To do something today your future self will thank you for ☀️
4. Because over 10,000 people since 2014 can’t be wrong 💚
7. 100% money back guarantee 🍑
6. Because death is the sound of distant thunder at a picnic – WH Auden 🌺
7. I guarantee a cathartic creative enema is the answer to everything 🦋
8. You don’t have to share your work (or your face or voice). Just write, listen, learn, enjoy and nod ✅
9. Every time you spend a dollar you are voting on how you want the world to be 🔥
10. Everyone needs something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to 🌈

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Yes of course you can join anytime throughout the year. I will send you the recordings of the ones you have missed. 

Regular price.

Full pass of 12 sessions

$360 

Conc/student/artist/povo  pass of 12 sessions 

$240 

My cost of living price is Full $200 / Conc $100

If you’d like to shout someone in need there’s an option to pay it forward.

Hey, I think you would love my 100 Writing Prompts Cards (G Rated, R rated, or Memoir) 

A monthly dose of Vitamin Dev for the entire 2026.

One year.
12 online classes.
90 minutes each.

I’m holding Zoom Write Here Write Now session every month again in 2026.

I’ll  get you pulling your finger out, getting over yourself and realising your excuses are bullshit. Writing blocks, tasks, exercises, reality pills, all rolled up in myth busting, contagious enthusiasm, procrastination hacks, trouble shooting for all genres and all levels and fabulous frocks.

Don’t worry, no sharing. But you can ask questions if you like.

Write Here, Write Now started in 2018.

Since 2020 it’s been a monthly online meet up. It’s a zoom bootcamp session last Sunday of every month (more or less).

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Your Zoom links will be emailed a few days before each session. Sometimes I change the dates but you always get a recording anyway that you can keep forever!

Here are the (vague) dates. It’s generally last Sunday of each month. 

Here are the last Sundays of each month in 2026:

  • Jan — 25  4pm-5.30pm

  • Feb — 22 4pm-5.30pm

  • Mar — 29 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Apr — 26  4pm – 5.30pm

  • May — 31 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Jun — 28 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Jul — 26 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Aug — 30 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Sep — 27 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Oct — 25 4pm – 5.30pm 

  • Nov — 29 4pm – 5.30pm

  • Dec — 27 4pm – 5.30pm

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If you buy at any time during the year you will receive the recordings for the whole year. Links to recordings of all classes are sent automatically incase you can’t join us on the day. 

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