Rose Ernst. This is such a good article. You cover so much. Wonderful inspiration.

I am mostly a one day trip train girl. The overnight for me works better in a ground based bed. But that’s just me. Lots are up for the train sleeper (as I also see in your comment section).

So…the entrepreneur/side hustle consultant in me cannot help but ask. Have you ever been tempted to try and create a small business idea out of this passion of yours? Starting with a small group of writers. Six maybe. Seven including you. ( or maybe 12 people total?)You create a package that includes the writing, seminars, discussion groups, fun breaks, etc etc.

Come up with an all inclusive price to charge which would, of course, compensate you as the trip packager and event leader? Promotion and marketing of this would be easy peasy.

Just my biz brain talking…