After the One-Day workshop, we're offering a personal & creative retreat. The purpose is to provide you with space and time to write, work, and get inspired. We will provide food and shelter in a beautiful place, plus expert advice if you'd like it to help develop your project or idea - and also yourself! The goal is to meet you at your level, and provide you with space, inspiration, and support to take your project to the next step.
When is it? The day-long workshop is Friday, March 27. The retreat is immediately after it - taking you from Bangor the evening of the 27th, to a mountain retreat in Snowdonia for Friday and Saturday night, and we'll conclude by noon on Sunday. We can help arrange rides or provide taxi numbers if you're not driving. You must attend the one-day workshop in order to attend the retreat. This is included in your weekend retreat fee, and you do not need to pay for Friday's event separately.
What's the cost, and what is included? The retreat is £300 for the weekend for a shared (with one other retreat member), en-suite room. There are 2 private rooms available which will have an additional fee of £50. Included in this fee are all of your meals (vegetarian, all diets can be accommodated), a lovely place to sleep, work, and explore, and the opportunity for workshops, and one-to-one consulting sessions with us throughout the weekend. We'll also offer informal meditation, yoga, and walks into Snowdonia if folks fancy it.
Where will we stay? We will stay at the Snowdonia Mountain Lodge retreat centre. It's a stunning location on the doorstep of Snowdonia. There's plenty of options for runs/walks, incredible scenery, cozy rooms, quiet spaces and informal hang out spots to get your creative spirit thriving! It's warm, clean, inspiring, and very instagrammable.
On the form, please list your accommodation preference (private £350 for the weekend, shared £300). Your place is not confirmed until we have emailed you confirming the availability, and payment is received. There are no refunds for the weekend retreat once payment is received - sorry!
How do I sign up? Please (1) complete the form here, we will confirm your room, and then (2) purchase the retreat here. Please state your room preference on the form (single or shared). Space is first come, first served. Cancellation Policy: Due to our costs being up front, we will not be able to refund your stay once payment is received.
Sample Schedule-* Friday: We have the day-long workshop in Bangor (see details above). Afterwards, transfer to the Snowdonia Mountain Lodge for a good sleep in the hills, and awaken refreshed and inspired. You must be registered for the one-day workshop in order to attend the retreat.
Saturday: Morning: yoga/meditation session Breakfast Creative workshop if there's interest Snacks, tea, and coffee available all day in the kitchen. Lunch Afternoon: walking, mountain hike, or one-to-one sessions Dinner Evening: writer's talk or film screening, probaby with wine :) depending on what folks are craving. Sunday: Yoga/Meditation, buffet breakfast, ending session. All depart by 12pm.
*All activities are optional. If you'd rather snuggle up with a book, stay in your room and snooze, or walk on your own you're very welcome. We're here with options if you want them, and our aim to create a space for you to do as you wish, but also perhaps to try incorporating something new in your creative process and practice.