Welcome to the inaugural Write & Wander Retreat, where creativity meets culture, wellness, and unforgettable experiences. This is not your typical writing retreat. Our retreats are event-based, built around extraordinary moments that spark inspiration and stay with you long after the trip ends.
This adventure is anchored by Day 2. Our HIGHLIGHT DAY. Prepare for the experience that sets this retreat apart:
💃A night out at the RAYE Concert at Palau Sant Jordi . I'm not screaming, you are! Be ready for a powerful, immersive concert that launches our creative energy into orbit. This is the heart of the retreat, the spark, the pulse. That girl is a wriTER and here we are here for her.
Throughout the week, indulge in wellness moments, unexpected delights, and the kind of community that forms when travelers gather with purpose.
And for those who want to keep the magic going, enjoy an optional 2-night add-on in Madrid (Feb 16–18) more culture, more creativity, more wandering. 🇪🇸🇪🇸
Are you ready to write, wander, and be moved? Barcelona is calling.
Each morning, we flow through guided writing sessions designed to open your imagination and deepen your craft. Afternoons invite you to wander Barcelona’s vibrant neighborhoods, savor its architecture, cuisine, and coastal beauty, and reconnect with your creative rhythm.
Screenwriter • Storyteller • Creative Guide
|| Ok, before I get into all the blah blah blah, here's a TL:DR version - I'm a writer, you are too. I love to travel, solo, with family, with friends. Through the years I've learned HOW I like to travel. But most importantly, as a writer/creative I LOVE all things creative so I've taken all the things I love to do and combined them into tailored retreats for me, for you. Let's go. ||
Aisha Casey is a LA based screenwriter and storyteller whose work lives at the intersection of heart, humor, and humanity.(see I warned you, blah blah, blah...) Aisha has worked on major primetime series contributing to and crafting character-driven stories seen by millions. (Have you seen 9-1-1?)
Her writing journey spans television, screenwriting, and short-form narrative content in the audio drama space. (Deadbeats, that's me.)Through her creative community @FinishThatScript (FTS) Aisha hosts live #WriteWithME writing and 30-day finish that draft sessions. Through FTS and her serving as co-founder of Black Audio Dramas Exist, Aisha supports and elevates emerging writers with compassion and encouragement.
Aisha’s work is grounded in emotional truth, lived experience, and the belief that everyone has a story worth telling.
A traveler at heart, Aisha blends creativity, wellness, and cultural exploration into transformative writing experiences. Write & Wander Retreats is her way of expanding the reach of FTS and helping storytellers reconnect with inspiration, community, and themselves, one beautiful destination at a time.
Come out and #WriteWithME
Oh, p.s. I don't love long exhausting "guided tours" I'm a hop on hop off kinda gal, unless there's a specific place I'll need more handholding. There will be a mixed bag. I promise.
That evening, we meet for a warm welcome dinner. New faces, shared excitement, and the first spark of creative possibility.
The afternoon unfolds at a relaxed pace: architecture, cafés, markets, and the creative pulse of Barcelona all around you.
As evening falls, we gather for the experience that makes this retreat unlike any other: RAYE live in concert at Palau Sant Jordi. Music, energy, artistry, an unforgettable night that leaves you buzzing long after we return to the hotel to gently wind down.
This retreat includes attendance at a public concert by RAYE. Write & Wander Retreats is independently organized and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with RAYE, her management, or her label. Concert schedules and artist performances are subject to change and are not controlled by Write & Wander Retreats.
Missed something on the Hop On Bus, catch it with your day 2 pass. Stroll through hidden streets, linger in a museum, sip something warm by the sea, find a new corner to write in, or simply rest. This is your open day to let Barcelona meet you exactly where you are. Evening is yours to continue exploring or slip into your own comforting nighttime routine.
Our final morning begins with a closing writing circle, reflecting, sharing, gathering what the city has sparked in you.
4 nights in a private 4-5-star boutique hotel in Barcelona | Daily breakfast | Full access to onsite amenities
Roundtrip Blacklane airport transfers | High-speed train to Madrid (for add-on guests)
Daily writing sessions | Morning wellness practices
RAYE concert ticket | Hop-On Bus pass | Entry to Sagrada Família, | Park Güell & Casa Batlló | Cable Car| Group welcome dinner & Saturday dinner.
Onsite retreat host & creative facilitator | Personalized guidance | Curated recommendations for Barcelona & (Madrid add-on) | Pre-departure logistics support
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights to Barcelona (BCN). *Please ensure your arrival date is 2/12/26. If you are flying from the U.S. Be very aware of the time-difference you should be booking a flight that leaves on 2/11 to travel overnight arriving in BCN on 2/12.*
Lunches are not included. Two dinners are included - Thursday arrival Dinner & Saturday Valentine's Dinner. Friday and Sunday dinners are not covered in the cost of your trip.
(Highly Recommended) - details to opt-in at checkout.
Museum stops and tours other than what are specifically mentioned are not covered.
Optional spa treatments (massages, facials, etc.) are not included in the retreat rate. A spa menu will be provided before the retreat, and guests can book directly with the hotel.
Available upon request
(Upon request only)
Writers: screenwriters, book writers, audio fiction and travel writers, seeking inspiration, structure, and community.
Travelers who enjoy walking, exploring, and being present.
Creative souls who value wellness, intention, and culture.
People who want a meaningful experience, not a performance. (well except that giant concert we're going to. That's a performance of a lifetime.)
and RAYE fans! Ready to "come alive in the night time..."
Adults ages 25+ are welcome.
Influencer-style travelers seeking constant photo moments
Anyone uninterested in walking or exploring on foot
Guests who need nightlife, clubbing, or partying
Those who struggle with presence and community spaces
And anyone not at least a little excited about experiencing RAYE live, because that moment is the heartbeat of this journey.
"Once you see my black mascara run from you into..." If you cannot finish those lyrics please do not attend this retreat.* Honestly, friend.
Did I mention you must be a writer. This is a writer's retreat...
Deposit: $750, non-refundable, non-transferable
Cancel 45+ days before (on or before Dec 29, 2025):
50% refund of payments made, minus deposit
Cancel 30–44 days before (Dec 30, 2025 – Jan 13, 2026):
25% refund of payments made, minus deposit
Cancel <30 days before (Jan 14, 2026 or later):
No refund
Madrid Add-On: Non-refundable once booked
Room Sharing: Singles by default; sharing only if two guests inquire to book together ain advance of booking.
Why Single Rooms: privacy, creative focus, group dynamics, luxe experience
Travel Insurance: strongly recommended
Concert Note: Please review Concert Attendance & Cancellation/Schedule Change policies in Barcelona T&Cs attachment.