Retreats start on Monday evening with a welcome talk from staff at 6.30pm and an evening meal. After dinner, your group may decide to spend time together introducing yourselves and your writing interests. For the rest of the week you are free to plan your own day around the set mealtimes and your one evening cooking team slot at 4pm. Sometimes writers on retreat decide to share work with each other on the final night – this is entirely optional.
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Courses
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2450 December Retreat
Mon 9th Dec - Sat 14th Dec
Fully Booked
Winter can be a time of rest and reflection. This December, under a waxing moon, take a moment of stillness by the fireside. Just you and your words, cooried in by stone walls that have nurtured many a story.
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2503 Winter Retreat: Week 1 of 6
Mon 13th Jan - Sat 18th Jan
Fully Booked
Start your year of writing with renewed energy fuelled by cake in front of cosy fires.
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2504 Winter Retreat: Week 2 of 6
Mon 20th Jan - Sat 25th Jan
Fully Booked
Settle into the calm of winter and focus entirely on your writing. This retreat offers a peaceful space to step back from daily life and dedicate uninterrupted time to your work.
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2505 Winter Retreat: Week 3 of 6
Mon 27th Jan - Sat 1st Feb
Fully Booked
Immerse yourself in a week of undisturbed writing with fellow writers in a peaceful setting.
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2506 Winter Retreat: Week 4 of 6
Mon 3rd Feb - Sat 8th Feb
Fully Booked
Join us for an untutored retreat to place your writing at the forefront.
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2507 Winter Retreat: Week 5 of 6
Mon 10th Feb - Sat 15th Feb
Fully Booked
Find the quiet and space you need to focus on your writing, accompanied by copious amounts of cake and an never-ending supply of hot drinks.
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2508 Winter Retreat: Week 6 of 6
Mon 17th Feb - Sat 22nd Feb
Fully Booked
Step away from your daily life and immersive yourself in the peaceful environment to dedicate time and space to your writing.
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2515 April Retreat
Mon 7th Apr - Sat 12th Apr
With spring in the air, and daffodils dotting the landscape with their beautiful yellow heads, take the time to inject new life and fresh energy into your writing.
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2519 May Retreat
Mon 5th May - Sat 10th May
With the arrival of milder temperatures, join us in the hills to reflect on your work and sharpen your focus on writing.
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2525 Midsummer Retreat
Mon 16th Jun - Sat 21st Jun
Immerse yourself in the bright hills of Moniack Mhor and embrace the energy of the summer solstice.
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2526 Late June Retreat
Mon 23rd Jun - Sat 28th Jun
Whether you’re up early or late to bed, your creativity will benefit from a wander through the woods or along the single-track roads. Let the natural environment around the centre inspire your writing.
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2528 Early July Retreat
Mon 7th Jul - Sat 12th Jul
Bring your ideas and your writing materials for a week with like-minded writers and the chance to make some headway with your writing projects.
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2530 Late July Retreat
Mon 21st Jul - Sat 26th Jul
Surrounded by breathtaking views and the company of fellow writers, find the focus and time you need to bring your words to life.
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