First, thank you for reading these newsletters. If you’ve never been here, this is the year to come, because I will be taking a break from running retreats after the summer.
WHAT’S LEFT?
See the remaining dates below including a very special concession on our 27th of April novel-writing workshop with Rosemary Dun. A general Writing Retreat in June, an editing masterclass in July (only 3 spaces left, w Janet Gover) and a final memoirs one in August including an extension weekend (heading to a sellout as usual, so be quick.)
WHY?
What with my full-time job in London at weekends, and now 4 grandchildren who arrived in the nearly 10 years since I bought Retreats For You, plus a new partner and other commitments, it’s less & less easy for me to make it down from Surrey to run my beloved once a month all inclusive retreats for writers in the beautiful surroundings of North Devon.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
This is the crucial part.
Can you help save Retreats For You by helping me find a buyer for the whole building and the business? If so please refer to my homepage on retreatsforyou.co.uk, esp the Holiday Let page which has many videos.
I’ve been toying with this idea for a few years, and now I have a new partner with whom I would like to spend more time, and of course finish writing my own book, go to Wales to see my daughter and family, and as I approach 64 this year, start doing the things I need to do rather than meeting lovely writers and catering once a month for some fabulous groups and tutors.
- Do you know somebody wanting to move to the South West who fancies having an income?
- Potential for running a tea room or guest house
- Or buy it as a holiday let fully furnished
- Do you have a group of writer friends you could forward this email to, that’s how the previous owner found me.
- Here’s the link for this email online as it’s sometimes easier to post it on a WhatsApp group by telling them to look at this interesting opportunity here.
BUT IN THE MEANTIME WHY DON’T YOU COME TO ONE OF MY FINAL PLANNED RETREATS?
It’s now or never.
April 27th – write a commercial novel
Open university tutor, Rosemary, famous for her handouts and making things easy to understand (details here). Reply to this email and ask for info about special concessions for up to 3 guests if you have been to one of my novel writing workshops previously, or are over 67 and have always wanted to write a novel. Plus there’s one space if you know somebody that is struggling and needs help financially as I have a very special rate for them.
May – I have a birthday month and a holiday let so time is limited for May, there’s a chance I could do a weekend retreat at the start of the month, if you are interested please contact me urgent urgently.
June – 9th – Just Write retreat – six places. My final one for anyone who just wants to be looked after for a week and experience the magic of Retreats For You, your own cozy room, or food, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, and wine with two course supper, great company, wonderful countryside, good broadband, excellent beds, and of course no chores! (Details here).
July 7 – Janet Gover back by popular demand with an intermediate novel writing week, just three places left (Details here).
August 4 – our sell out memoir tutor Margarita, plus an extension weekend, a couple of places left, please respond quickly. (Details here).
PLUS – if you and your friends wanted a few days away together we may be able to create another stay for you, just need to get six of you and give me a shout with a few dates you might be able to do in the gaps.
Here’s a reminder of some of the beautiful sights and sounds from previous retreats!
Keep up with Retreats For You on Instagram and Facebook if you aren’t already following us.
And here’s a general link you could share if you don’t mind, and follow us on social media, who knows, new owners may pick up where I left off!
https://www.retreatsforyou.co.uk/taking-a-break
Contact me for Estate Agent’s details if you are interested.
Otherwise goodness only knows what I’m going to do with the contents – seven bedrooms, three receptions and a studio full of stuff. If you can help me find a buyer I would be really grateful.
It’s a lovely community to be involved in.
Sheepwash is a great village to live in, just over half an hour from the sea at Bude or the rolling Dartmoor heathland. We have a lovely village community, and are close to some amazing parts of the South West. For a little insight here’s a link to the quarterly Sheepwash chronicle website.
It’s been an amazing 10 years, and I will be very sorry that I can’t clone myself and live two lives, the one in Devon has been immensely satisfying over the years in more ways than I could ever have predicted. But it’s time for someone else to take up the mantle and take Retreats For You to the next level – after all, in two years time, the business will be 20 years old!
Hope to hear from you soon but don’t forget to get your booking in as soon as possible.
Best wishes
Debbie
