📰📰 Read all about it on our blog: Notes from a Magical Week at Redbud’s International Writing Retreat in Portugal!

✈️🐎🏔️🌊 Here's a teaser: 🇵🇹 Last October, Redbud went to Portugal for our first-ever international writing retreat—and we had the time of our lives. We won’t bury the lede: it was such a magical experience that we’re doing it again. Join us for six unforgettable days of writing in the small town of Seia from October 4–10, 2026. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits: We landed in Lisbon and gathered at our pickup spot, a mix of jet-lagged excitement and anticipation in the air. Some participants had already been exploring Portugal, while others flew in together from Raleigh, arriving as instant travel companions. From there, a shuttle carried us north toward Seia, rolling through golden hills and terracotta-roofed villages, with a stop along the way for flaky, custard-filled Portuguese pastries (the first of many memorable bites). When we arrived at our retreat home, it felt like stepping into another era. The rooms were full of old-world charm, complete with stone walls, oil paintings and ornate wallpaper. After settling in, we gathered beneath a canopy of grapevines, introducing ourselves and sharing our hopes for the week ahead. Despite a day of travels, everyone leaned into the moment with excitement… #internationalwritingretreat #portugal #writingcommunity #writingclass #northcarolina