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Write Your Life Story
Come to Finca Indigo in Andalucia for a seven-night escape to write your life story with help, tips and guidance from Jane Corry, the successful, prolific author with nine Sunday Times bestsellers to her credit.
There will be daily teaching sessions, privacy to develop your ideas, and every member of the group will have a one-to-one
tutorial with Jane.
In between the work, you may choose to walk to the beautiful La Herradura Bay for a sea swim, or read on your private terrace, or just enjoy relaxing by one of the pools, before gathering for an aperitive, a delicious dinner and the sunset.
What's included
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13 fifty-minute workshops
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A one-to-one tutorial with Jane Corry
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7 nights stay in a private en suite bedroom, featuring a private terrace, premium Portuguese linen, a tea station, air conditioning
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3 nutritious daily meals a day, plus fresh fruit, sweet treats, coffee and tea, and filtered water.
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A glass of wine with dinner
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An early 60 minute Yoga class
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A relaxing 50 minute massage
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A Flamenco class or Spanish guitar evening
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Airport transfer from and to Malaga Airport - times to be confirmed
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08.30-09.30 breakfast
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10.00-12.30 writing workshops, with mid-morning break
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13.00-14.00 lunch
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14.00-16.00 free time to write, or have a massage, or explore the local area.
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16.00-18.30 workshops or tutorials
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19.00 dinner in the open dining area or the shaded terrace
A Typical Day
Writing your Life Story
Jane says … ‘the first part of writing your life story is to introduce yourself to the reader and then decide on the method you’re going to use to write about your life ... chronological or perhaps using the VIPs in your life … List the people who have mattered to you in life. Use each one as a heading and use them to tell stories about your own life such as ‘when I was seven my baby sister was born’ … or just pick one subject such as cars ‘the blue Cortina I bought with my first wage packet … I drove to Brighton in it with some friends and it broke down….’
Jane suggests you might use Illustrations … use postcards (she had one student who told her whole life this way), photographs, theatre or concert programmes.
Our Spaces
Finca Indigo offers eleven individual guest rooms, spread across five separate buildings nestled at different levels throughout the retreat grounds. Six rooms are designed for single occupancy, while five can be shared, with a choice of a comfortable double bed or two twin single beds separated by a bamboo partition. These shared rooms can also be used for single occupancy if preferred, offering flexibility to suit different retreat groups. Every room has its own high-standard, en-suite shower facilities, shelving for clothes, air conditioning and glazed windows, providing comfort and privacy throughout your stay. Attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the accommodation, from the Italian porcelain light switches to the beautiful Portuguese cotton bedding, reflecting the quality and care that runs throughout Finca Indigo. All guest rooms are located either within the main building or within 75 metres of it, allowing guests to enjoy their own private space while remaining close to the heart of the retreat. A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place on the retreat, the deposit is non-refundable and the remaining balance should be paid no later than 60 days before the start date. We strongly recommend that all guests arrange suitable travel insurance to cover cancellation, disruptions and personal belongings.
Accommodation
Our Food
Our chefs, offer a wide range of menus for your group, using fresh, local produce whenever possible to create magical meals alongside delicious homemade cakes, cookies, jams, chutneys and fermented foods.
Menus can include vegan and vegetarian options, with dietary needs accommodated. Breakfast is served buffet style with freshly squeezed orange juice available throughout the year.
Dinner starts with an aperitif, followed by a two-course meal and lunch is normally lighter.
Kombucha and alcoholic drinks are available to purchase from the honesty bar at reasonable prices.
There are sweet treats, cookies, fresh fruit, filtered water, teas and coffee available throughout the day.
About Jane Corry
Jane Corry trained as a journalist and wrote for Woman’s Own, interviewing celebrities such as Abba and Julie Walters. After her children were born, she freelanced for magazines and newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, but always yearned to write novels. Initially published as a romance writer, she was inspired to write psychological thrillers by a three-year spell as writer in residence in a high-security male prison. Her books explore the emotional effect of crime on “ordinary” families, and are set in the south-west. She has had ten Sunday Times bestsellers published by Penguin, has charted in the US and Canada, and has spoken at major literary festivals worldwide. Earlier this summer she was interviewed live on Radio 2 by Jeremy Vine about My Sister’s Secret (number 9 in UK paperback fiction in 2026). Her next novel, 'The Night I Lied' published by Penguin, in June 2027. She also writes short satires for Woman’s Weekly, Woman and Woman’s Own. Jane runs workshops on writing novels and life stories. “I get many of my ideas from things which have happened to me in life,” she says. “It’s crucial to write down our own experiences for future generations, who are often left with unnamed photos and vague stories about great aunts! It’s also good for our wellbeing, helping us spot patterns in our behaviour and live each day to the full.” A former Royal Literary Fund Fellow and Oxford University creative writing tutor, she is a regular judge for the Koestler Awards, a national prison arts scheme. Her awards include the Vera Brittain short story prize, and she has been runner-up in The Lady short story competition and shortlisted for the Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition. She still contributes to The Daily Telegraph and swims daily in the sea, where she often gets ideas. Newsletter, free writing tips and books: www.janecorryauthor.com
