“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it's the only way you can do anything really good.”

--William Faulkner

Intensive Writers’ Retreat in Glorious Country House

March 17th-20th

Experience a small-group residential writing course like no other. Whether you’ve 10 novels stashed in a cupboard, or you yearn to pick up the pen but don’t know where to start, this Retreat will unlock and unblock the writer in you. Stay in a glorious country house, built in open countryside and designed by Charles Morris, the architect behind the Orchard Room and The Sanctuary at Highgrove.

All your needs will be met during your stay: our professional chef will personally prepare all your meals, and down time will offer plenty of opportunities to play: the house offers cold swimming, wilding and beautiful country walks, cycling and sauna (both traditional and infrared). Or simply curl up in front of the fire, and start to tell your story…together. There is a seat at my table for anyone who has a story to tell—all are welcome, regardless of experience or style of writing.

The purposefully small-group Intensive Retreat is an inclusive, supportive and constructive community of writers who grow into a creative family during their time together. The Course will focus on the tools every writer needs to free their imaginations and improve their writing. Through discussions, readings and workshopping our own material, we will explore the craft of fiction and creative non-fiction (including memoir and personal essay).

The Course offers a strict maximum of six places and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, so do book quickly to avoid disappointment!

The Retreat cost includes:

Full Intensive Three-Day Writing Course + Workshop;
Nightly Q&A with Kate: got burning questions? Now’s the time to ask!
Access to all house facilities and equipment, including games room;
All food, beverages and snacks, prepared by a professional chef (dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice);
Access to all facilities: gym, pool, Nordic and infrared sauna, beautiful country walks, Yoga with Travis Eliot (online).

Course maximum: 6 students

Retreat cost: £625 + accommodation (see below for accommodation information and to book).

SOLD OUT

Purposefully built, standing in open countryside, the house offers surprising glimpses of beauty around every corner.

Take inspiration and energy from the light-filled library...while creating your own work.

The sitting room is a tranquil spot to think deep thoughts...or simply drift away.

Relax with your fellow writers in the cozy comfort of the house's drawing room.

Take the body and the mind will follow: beautiful country walks free the spirit.

The Hall is home to our daily sessions: intimate, inviting, essential.

All the creature comforts. None of the daily stresses.

Accommodation options (reserved on first-come, first-served basis):

1) Private guest cottage: 2-bed, 2-bath bucolic private cottage. Fully equipped with kitchen, living room, dining area with space to write. One double bedroom + one with two single beds. £250/room inclusive for three-night stay.

2) Private bedroom w/en-suite bath: (can be one king or two doubles if sharing). £100 p/n.

3) Private bedroom w/shared en-suite bath (2 bedrooms total). £75 per room/night.

Private room with shared en-suite.

A cozy, comfortable haven with glorious country views,

Private room with shared en-suite.

Light-filled serenity for the perfect night’s sleep.

Wisdom is in the very
air at the Retreat…

Barn owls swoop and dive at dusk, adding to the magic of the experience.

Private guest cottage.

A complete retreat and bucolic home from home at the end of the day…without missing out on a thing.

Private bedroom with en-suite bath.

Your own private hideaway with a sitting area sure to free the writer in you.

Accommodations are reserved on first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Alex Robinson directly to book at ar@duncanuk.com, or on 07711 928294.

Do book early to avoid disappointment!

“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it's the only way you can do anything really good.”

Intensive Writers’ Retreat in Glorious Country House

March 17th-20th

All the creature comforts. None of the daily stresses.

Accommodation options (reserved on first-come, first-served basis):

Private guest cottage.