Holiday Facilitators: Nicola Spendlove
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Nicola Spendlove is a Creative Writing graduate and a multi award-winning playwright and stage actress. She is co-founder of Theatre Vamps, an Irish-based theatre production company specialising in bringing theatre to unlikely places. In 2023 alone, Theatre Vamps produced and toured a total of seven productions.
In addition to Nicola’s background and passion for the arts, she is a qualified Occupational Therapist with an interest in using writing and performance to maximise our personal wellbeing. Nicola is currently employed by Creative Ireland as the Creative Communities Engagement Officer for Waterford - empowering communities to use creativity for their collective betterment.
What people say about Nicola and her courses:
Nicola Spendlove was excellent.
Witnessed just how so many bounced off Nichola's energy both in class and outside.
Loved Nicola’s Stage Writing course - the way it was structured, her positivity, wonderful feedback and her encouragement - would do more of her courses.
Outstanding. Could not be better.
Nicola Spendlove's course was excellent!
Where does Nicola Spendlove facilitate?
Sat 30 Aug - Fri 12 Sep 2025 (13 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Logan Murray is directing this holiday.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros island you need to fly to Athens as there are no direct flights to this beautiful, unspoilt island.
Fly to Athens on the day before your holiday begins, ie Friday. Join our overland transfer to Skyros island including a night with us in Central Athens.
Return on the last day of the holiday, ie Friday. If you book our overland transfer, you can book a flight home from Athens after 8pm.
