fahmidan journal
AMSTERDAM
LITERARY
RETREAT
2025
Join talented international literary citizen facilitators A. R. Arthur, Cass Garison, Rashna Wadia & Yasmine Dashti on a unique literary getaway where creativity and culture converge in one of Europe's most inspiring cities.
Canals, Culture, and Creativity: The Ultimate Writing Retreat
Join us for the Fahmidan 2025 Amsterdam Retreat, taking place from July 27th to August 3rd. Immerse yourself in workshops, excursions, and an enriching literary experience like no other! With three different packages ranging from Bare Bones to the Full Experience, we want to make this retreat accessible to all!
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Fahmidan is committed to accessibility which means we have a tiered approach to this retreat to ensure all can attend. Fahmidan will not book hotels/flights but will provide a list of recommendations including support with reliable Travel Insurance and Internet access.
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Some Workshop Titles include: "Writing with Purpose, finding the extraordinary in the Mundane", Finding words in Far-flung Places: Craft on the Move", "Becoming a Global Literary Citizen: Writing beyond our Society", A Chapbook/Full Length Workshop and others!
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Bare Bones
$600
Access to all workshops
Receive two complimentary digital chapbooks of your choice
Delight in a dinner at the celebrated Sampurna
4-day I Amsterdam City Card*
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Inclusions & Pricing
Craft Focus
$800
Access to all workshops
Receive three complimentary digital chapbooks of your choice
Delight in a dinner at the celebrated Sampurna
5-day I Amsterdam City Card*
Amsterdam Literary swag bag
Explore Amsterdam with one exciting excursion
Optional writing session & editorial feedback
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Full Experience
$1000
Access to all workshops
Receive four complimentary digital chapbooks of your choice
Delight in a dinner at the celebrated Sampurna
5-day I Amsterdam City Card*
Amsterdam Literary swag bag
Enjoy three exciting excursions and explore the best of Amsterdam
Optional writing and critique sessions
Editorial feedback and an exclusive Editor Walk
Experience the renowned D'Vijff Vlieghen’s 6-course tasting menu
*The I Amsterdam City Card offers access to all major highlights and more than 70 museums, city-wide public transport, a canal cruise and bicycle rent. Click here to explore City Card activities.
Registration does not include:
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Flights to/from the Netherlands
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Transfers to/from the airport and hotel
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Accommodation
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Meals or refreshments not listed in the itinerary
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Alcoholic beverages at provided meals
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Travel insurance