Recharge Your Creative Spirit: Join Our Cotswolds Writing Weekend in Stow-on-the-Wold
A Creative Haven in the Heart of the Cotswolds
Are you yearning for a weekend of focused creativity, expert guidance, and the inspiring ambiance of one of England’s most charming market towns?
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on our seventh Cotswolds Writing Weekend retreat in beautiful Stow-on-the-Wold, taking place from 6 to 8 June 2025.
Whether you’re looking to kickstart a new project, overcome writer’s block, or make progress on your current manuscript, this immersive weekend offers the perfect blend of structured learning and creative freedom.
What Past Participants Say
Our previous retreats have sparked tremendous creative growth. As Richard Murphy, a participant from last year, shared:
“I loved the course and had a fantastic, creative weekend that left me fuelled and raring to crack on with my writing. Fantastic setting and hosts and it was great to work with so many like-minded people.”
And Liz Dewing’s experience reminds us of the retreat’s transformative power:
“After two years of tumultuous personal change that derailed my writing, it was fantastic to spend time in such beautiful surroundings, with such a knowledgeable, perceptive and generous tutor. The balance between exposition, exercises and feedback works really well to embed the learning, and even in such a short time I felt my writing muscle returning to form.”
What to Expect
Our weekend unfolds in the authentic Cotswolds atmosphere of Benfield cottage on Sheep Street, co-hosted by All About Writing and Benfield’s owner, Lindy Price.
The Programme:
- Friday (From 16:00): Opening session followed by dinner and discussions about all things literary.
- Saturday: Full day of group sessions, writing time and one-on-one meetings with me at Benfield. There will be a little bit of “theory”, a dash of brainstorming – and writing (with feedback) all the way. Lunch break in the town which offers an opportunity for a bit of exploration and a writing exercise on the hoof. In the evening, we’ll meet for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Sunday: Group sessions, writing time and more one-on-one meetings at Benfield. Lunch and a final exercise before we cast off our writers’ mantles (if that’s possible after 48 hours of creative excitement) and scatter.
You’ll experience a thoughtfully balanced mix of theory, brainstorming, writing exercises, and personalised feedback. The programme is flexible—follow our creative prompts or receive guidance on your existing project from an experienced mentor who has helped countless writers structure and shape their stories.
The Stow-on-the-Wold Experience
Beyond the structured programme, you’ll have opportunities to explore the picturesque town, with its honey-coloured limestone buildings, antique shops, and scenic surroundings. Saturday’s lunch break includes a writing exercise “on the hoof,” allowing you to draw inspiration directly from this historic market town.
As Susan Bentley reflected:
“My memory of Stow is of beauty, warmth, comfort and hard work. I stepped into the beautiful Benfield, received a pack with my name on it – notes, pen, bright yellow journal – and started growing my writing skills.”
Details & Booking
Cost: £345 includes:
- Expert tuition and mentoring
- Morning and afternoon teas
- Friday evening drinks and dinner
- Sunday lunch
Participants arrange their own accommodation from the many delightful options available in town. Saturday meals are also at your own expense, giving you freedom to explore local culinary offerings.
Space is limited to ensure personalised attention. Email Trish today to reserve your place in what promises to be an enriching and productive creative experience.
“You’ll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in just 48 hours.”
Whether you’re a seasoned writer looking to refine your skills or someone rekindling their creative passion, our Cotswolds Writing Weekend offers the perfect environment to nurture your literary aspirations while surrounded by like-minded individuals in one of England’s most enchanting settings.
Will you join us this June to discover what your writing can become?
