Varuna empowers the literary imagination at every stage of a writer’s career

Originally the home of writers Eleanor Dark and Dr Eric Dark, the house and gardens of Varuna were gifted to the Australian public to be used as a retreat for writers. Each year, over 200 writers participate in residencies and professional development programs at Varuna, and many hundreds more readers and writers participate in workshops and events.

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Varuna empowers the literary imagination at every stage of a writer’s career