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 […]
Post dinner banter w Julie Cohen at this year’s writing workshop @retreatsforyou - fire roaring, chocs on table, xmas tree glowing, and lots of laughter and top class banter courtesy of WingCo Cohen xx
It’s beginning to look a lot like the cosiest writing retreat for Xmas! Not quite finished #nanowrimo !? Join us Dec 3-7, four nights full board £95pppn- email us asap, just 2 places left on last available retreat for 2018! Also ask about 2019 retreats. X #gallery #iAmWriting #writingRetreats #devon
Also looking fwd to the awesome book doctor & award winning author @juliecohenauthor on Monday! X