Writing and Wellness Retreat
6-9th June 2024
Discover your creative flow!
4 Days, 3 Nights / Writing Time / Pilates / Sound Bath / 1:1 time for editorial feedback / Wine Tasting
THE ESCAPE
Escape to the stunning Suffolk countryside for a luxurious writing and wellness retreat. Find the time and space to write while immersing yourself in our wellbeing activities. Our unique blend of Pilates and wellness sessions are designed to rejuvenate your mind and body, and inspire your creativity.
Set in a beautiful refurbished farm building, surrounded by stunning views of the Suffolk countryside, this is the perfect place to find your creative flow. Not only will you have time to write, but you’ll leave this retreat feeling fresh, inspired and mentally resilient.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Lucy Reid – Your retreat and wellness coordinator
Lucy is a level 2 Fitness Instructor, Level 3 Pilates Instructor and a Level 3 Personal Trainer, 200hr yoga teacher, sports massage therapist and an experienced luxury retreat organiser. Lucy has a passion for fitness, travel and wine and loves organising and hosting incredible wellness escapes in stunning locations all over the world.
“The combination of mobility and mindfulness offered through Pilates makes this the perfect accompaniment to creative work. Whatever your Pilates level, I’ll be working with you to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.”
Lauren North – Author and writing coordinator
Lauren is an experienced commercial fiction author who has been published by Penguin in the UK and US. Having worked with both agents, traditional publishers and digital publishers, Lauren has a wealth of experience in the publishing industry. She is also an experienced freelance editor with Faber Academy and has mentored many writers to achieving their publishing goals.
“Writers are the most motivated and dedicated group of people I know. We push ourselves so much and constantly move the goal posts with both our writing and our careers, while juggling busy lives. This retreat is a fantastic opportunity to focus not only on our writing, but our wellbeing too.”
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Twice daily Pilates for Mindful Movement
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our classes are tailored to enhance flexibility, strength, work on posture and overall well-being. Reconnect with your body and find balance in serene surroundings. - Individual Writing Retreat Time
Enjoy dedicated hours each day for personal writing. Seclude yourself in the peaceful environment, allowing your thoughts to flow freely. Whether you’re drafting, editing or plotting, this time is yours to embrace your creativity. - 1-2-1 with Lauren North
An opportunity to receive editorial feedback on up to 10,000 words of your novel (submitted by the 6th May). You can also use this time to brainstorm ideas and talk through your career goals. - Mindfulness Sessions
Cultivate a calm and focused mind with mindfulness and meditation sessions. Learn techniques to reduce stress, and enhance your overall mental well-being including a beautiful sound bath from Michelle, an incredible musician from Edge of Sacred. - All inclusive
As well as a help yourself breakfast and lunch buffet to fit around your writing, we will be serving fresh, local and delicious meals every evening, giving you an opportunity to come together with your fellow retreat writers and relax after a day of writing. All tea, coffee and soft drinks are included throughout your stay. - Farewell wine tasting
End your retreat with a delicious wine tasting event with a qualified wine enthusiast.
For a full itinerary please see the details box below.
THE VENUE
Our stunning farm building is situated in the Suffolk countryside, just 1hr from Ipswich and 30 mins from Woodbridge.
Each of the six rooms can be a spacious twin or solo double. With four beautiful bathrooms, you’ll only be sharing with a maximum of one other room.
A dedicated Pilates studio is situated on the first floor with floor to ceiling windows showing off the endless views of the Suffolk countryside.
Individual and communal spaces available throughout our luxury retreat venue for you to find the perfect space to embrace your creative flow.
THE DETAILS
Please take a look at the full itinerary here.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and focus on your writing and wellbeing.
If you have any dietary requirements please let us know at the time of booking. If you are travelling with someone else then please let us know so we can allocate you in a room together.
All rooms are twin share so you will be allocated a room with another retreater of the same sex unless you request to share with someone specifically. If you would like a room to yourself please get in touch and we can let you know if this is an option.
You can arrive any time from 12:30pm on the Thursday 6th June and the retreat will end at 4pm on Sunday 9th June 2024. There is lots of parking on site. You can also get a train to either Woodbridge of Wickham Market, both of which are around 30 mins away from the venue (a lift from one of those stations might be possible if required).
The address of the venue is Potash Barns, The street, Woodbridge, IP13 8BL. Please note the property is actually in Brandish and its around 20 mins from Woodbridge.
We have organised lots of activities as per the plan but you are welcome to take part in as much or as little as you like throughout the retreat. If you just want to use this time to have a little space, be creative and be fed and watered at regular intervals then you are more than welcome to.