Every writer needs space. A place away from work, chores, family and other distractions. Deep in the heart of the beautiful North Devon countryside, that space is waiting for you.
We welcome anyone who needs some time out to write, paint, read, walk, think, meditate — or just sleep. We’re offering complete respite from life’s distractions. This is your time. We guarantee it.
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We offer quiet, comfortable rooms in a large, traditional 1600s thatched house, with a roaring woodburner and a beautiful courtyard and walled garden. You can be as solitary or as sociable as you choose. And as a working writer, I am happy to offer constructive criticism on your work. The village pub is just 50 yards from the front door and there are many delightful walks all around. You can take one or two of the resident labradors out too.
But not everyone who visits Retreats for You is here to write. Some paint, read, tackle a work project, or simply relax and recuperate.
We hold regular events including themed writing, yoga and photography to name a few, plus we also have regular non-writers weeks all throughout the year. Click on an event to view more information and place a booking.
22 October 2018
Oct 22nd – 4 nights. Join us for a writing week with relaxation, stretching, and an inspirational effect on your body from a daily yoga session. Plus really healthy food to help to keep your mind and body on track and no sugar crashes, unless you decide to have cake in which case have your cake and […]
12 November 2018
Early-bird booking rate is just £595 until 14th June 2018. After that the price goes up to £625. There are 6 places available to join us for a 4 night retreat, from Monday to Friday, at the lovely Retreats for You in Sheepwash. This retreat is for experienced flash fiction writers and there will be […]
26 November 2018
Mon 26th – Fri 30th Nov £600 Great news for anyone wanting a superb mentor. Fiction expert Julie Cohen has announced that her Workshop week at Retreats For You will be the 26th November! A whole week Monday to Friday with the talented book doctor herself, award-winning author, and as of this month, in the Richard […]
Very happy that another wonderful group have joined us this week, courtesy of the lovely Amanda Saint from @RetreatWest. Always a pleasure to have such a full house. Tommy is all happily satisfied, fire is roaring, the conversation is flowing, the classes are full. Lots of other dates for 2019 have been announced, do have a look!
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Hey all - a useful bit of info for independents. And a Xmas retreat!
So apparently Amazon are more n more replacing ‘also bought’ with paid-for ads. Joanna Penn is doing another webinar thus Thurs ; if you register for free, they send you the link to watch afterwards at your convenience.
Hope you’re well all.
Busy couple of weeks coming up - Retreat West with us next week, then I have the knee Op coming up - little keyhole thing- but hopefully it means some time sitting down myself and able to write.
Julie Cohen’s amazing retreat is on 26 November and it will be lovely to see her and gang!
Christmas tree will be up by then, roaring fire going and mince pies and mould wine o’clock.
Why not come and enjoy it all 3–7 December? I have two places left that week if you want to get away and have a nice pre-Christmas relaxing break.
Also if you want to finish your #NaNoWriMo novel too, four days full board in peace and Devon cosiness awaits. Do tag a pal who might come?
Doggy therapy awaits from Daisy n Gracie, Who look very pleased with themselves in the warm post-walk towel jackets!
Best wishes
Debs x
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