3 March 2025 - Tutored Retreat

Corwen LL21, UK

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A Place to Write
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Mar 3 - 7, 2025
Group size: 1 - 9
3 March 2025 - Tutored Retreat
Corwen LL21, UK

A Place to Write
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4 reviews

£745
Deposit: £195
Mar 3 - 7, 2025
Group size: 1 - 9

About this trip

[N.B. Dogs are welcome on our retreats: if this will cause you a problem, please check with us before booking]


A place on our March 2025 tutored writing retreat gives you a place to write in the way which suits you - alone or in a group; following a retreat schedule or pursuing your own plan; with support from your host or working independently. Writing workshops and extensive one-to-one time will be provided throughout the week but, as with all aspects of our retreats, you choose which bits you do!


The retreat runs from Monday to Friday (4 nights) and your accommodation will be in one of our spacious, ensuite bedrooms with TV, WiFi, Tea and Coffee making facilities, all toiletries and - of course - a desk at which to write if you choose to. During the day you will have access to the group writing table, our lounge writing space (with a view over the valley), your bedroom writing space and, of course, our extensive garden and grounds where you might discover your own place to write. We have a copious supply of writing tools and equipment to support you, and you can draw on our extensive library to inspire you too.


All meals are included and cooked for you: we provide a full breakfast menu, a buffet lunch and a home-cooked hot evening meal plan. Packed lunches are available if you wish to venture out on an activity or local walk or climb at any time. At breaktimes we offer a selection of biscuits and home-baked cakes with as much coffee, tea and juices as you can drink. All meals are either vegetarian or include a vegetarian option. Other diets, and all common allergies, can be catered for.


Each day begins with an optional goal-setting session for those who find structure helpful. This is followed by one of Nic's writing workshops exploring topics such as structure, dialoguing, developing characters, showing not telling, and finding your voice. The day continues, between refreshment and meal times, with extended writing time (in which you may also choose to explore the local countryside, read in peace, or simply chill) and the opportunity to use Nic as a sounding board for your ideas, for feedback on a piece of written work, or simply for a chat about writing and creativity. In addition to these informal on-to-ones with Nic, participants on every tutored retreat also enjoy a full one-to-one session with the brilliant Emily Barroso.


If you travel to us by train, we provide a free pick up and return service to Chirk Station - the train arriving around 2.50pm each day is a perfect fit!


Why not invite a second person to join you? We will not ask you to share with anyone but if you have a partner or friend who would like to come too, our superior and standard rooms can be arranged with a double or twin beds as required (our specially discounted second person supplement applies). 

Available Packages

Superior Room - Private

Price includes 4 nights full board in an ensuite superior room with a view across the Dee Valley, for one person. 

£745
Deposit:£195
Standard Room - Private

 Price includes 4 nights full board in an ensuite standard room, for one person.  

£695
Deposit:£165
Attic Room - Private

Price includes 4 nights full board in an ensuite attic room, for one person. N.B. 2nd person supplement can not be applied to an attic room.  

£645
Deposit:£135
Standard Room - Concession

Single occupancy of an ensuite standard room. To qualify for this special concession price you must be either a student with a student card or in receipt of state benefits or a state pension. 

£595
Deposit:£115
Attic Room - Concession

Single occupancy of an ensuite attic room. To qualify for this special concession price you must be either a student with a student card or in receipt of state benefits or a state pension.  

£545
Deposit:£105

Available options

Second Person Supplement
£345

Supplement for a second person sharing a superior or standard room. 

Extra Night Pre-Retreat
£75
Deposit: £10

Price per person - including Bed & Breakfast Only. (Subject to availability and for one night only) 

Extra Night Post-Retreat
£75
Deposit: £10

Price per person - including Bed & Breakfast Only. (Subject to availability and for one night only) 

Dogs - Price per dog
£30
Deposit: £10

We are dog-friendly and welcome well-behaved dogs on our retreats. If you wish to bring your dogs please be aware that there might be other dogs on the retreat and it might prove necessary to make special arrangements for your pets at meal times, depending on other guests needs. We currently allow a maximum of two dogs per retreat. 

1 Hour Massage
£70
Deposit: £0

Subject to availability. We will arrange for a massage to be available for you at a time to be agreed/confirmed. This service is provided by an external provider and may require attendance at their premises, a short walk from the retreat property.  

£745
Deposit: £195


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Reviews

As a diffident new writer, I really didn't know what to expect from the tutored retreat. Apart from the comfortable accommodation, the lovely countryside, the wonderful food and the great company of the hosts and other writers, I came away much encouraged and motivated to continue with my writing. The best outcome there could have been! Thank you Nic, Wendy and Emily.
By Bridget F for 10 February 2025 Tutored Retreat - With extra support for New Writers on Feb 18, 2025
Thank you Bridget for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and Wendy and I look forward to welcoming you back when next you visit.
By A Place to Write on Feb 19, 2025
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A Place to Write is exactly what I needed: a quiet room and uninterrupted time to write in a lovely setting, where everyone felt at home. The healthy, home cooked meals were delicious and evening conversations with the other participants created a sense of belonging, often leading to new sources of inspiration.
By Maria S for 10 February 2025 Tutored Retreat - With extra support for New Writers on Feb 18, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Maria. It was a pleasure meeting you and Wendy and I are delighted you enjoyed your time with us so much.
By A Place to Write on Feb 18, 2025
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I really wasn't sure whether a writing retreat was for me, but I thought that at the very least I would have time to write for pleasure, in a lovely setting, and not have to worry about cooking. And if it had been just that it would have been enough. So what I ended up experiencing was immensely better than I anticipated. The workshops were brilliant and really helped me to think about creative writing in a different way. I feel more equipped now to work on my ideas and actually produce something others might want to read. The daily goalsetting helped to focus the mind, and I exceeded my goals each day. It also helped me to frame what I achieved so that I understand my writing process better. 121 time with an author who was real, realistic, encouraging and super-helpful was invaluable. On top of that, the welcome, the people, the catering, the laughter, I cannot recommend this retreat highly enough. I left feeling that I could now call myself a writer. And more than that, I have made good progress with a project that was simply a seed of an idea at the start of the week. Thank you to Nic and Wendy, and to the whole range of writers that I shared my week with.
By Helen L for 10 February 2025 Tutored Retreat - With extra support for New Writers on Feb 17, 2025
Wow Helen, what a lovely review. Wendy and I knew how much you all enjoyed the hospitality and atmosphere, but to hear how it helped you with your writing so much, too, is genuinely heartwarming. Thank you.
By A Place to Write on Feb 17, 2025
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A very special experience. We felt looked after AND inspired. My sister and I booked this retreat to get some serious writing done and we were SO productive, whilst also having a lovely time with the other guests and Nic. The food was delicious and the conversation at every meal was lovely. These are hosts who REALLY care and I would recommend the experience to anyone and everyone. I hope to return!
By Amy K for 2 February 2025 - Untutored Retreat on Feb 09, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Amy. Wendy and I are delighted that you and Louise enjoyed your time with us so much.
By A Place to Write on Feb 17, 2025
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