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What’s with the cutesy Journey Motif in the Course Titles?

Yes, don’t be fooled by the ecclesiastical tone. We’re actually quite laid back and a lot of fun. You’ll laugh (a lot), go on some great adventures, and be pampered and downright debauched by the attention to detail and great food, and wine that freely flows at Misse (Read the feedback from past participants if you don’t believe us.) Most of all you will be individually supported and nurtured wherever you are on your writing journey: curious reader, weekend poet, half-way through a draft of your first novel, working on your third published book, or anywhere in-between.

We understand that writing, like life, is not a destination, but a journey. And that’s what matters most of all: that you start your journey, are well-prepared and have all the help and support you need as you progress. That’s why we’ve carefully designed our writing programme to give you what you need when you need it. Our courses and retreats are more than just holidays, they are enriching experiences.

Besides having a great time, you’ll be challenged, motivated and inspired. Designed by graduates of the prestigious University of East Anglia Creative Writing MA, who currently teach at top writing programmes in both the UK and U.S. and are sought after writing coaches and mentors, Circle of Misse courses and retreats use proven teaching techniques, methodologies and mentoring pedagogies to bring out your best work and help you accomplish your writing goals. Pratical, smart and fun. What more could you want?

We believe in building a community of writers at all stages of their writing journeys. The course titles embody that mission. Plus, being located on a feeder route of the Santiago de Compestelo Pilgrim’s route makes the metaphor even more apt.

A Writer Begins | A Writer Prepares | A Writer Progresses | Independent Retreats

Wherever you are, come find your way with us in 2012

The Misse Way

When you come to Misse you’re among kindred spirits; we are a community of writers. A house filled with books and those who write and want to write them. The home of a writer and a home-away-from-home for many other writers, books and stories have been planned and penned here. And countless people just like you have been helped along their creative journey by a stay at Misse.

Our visiting writers come here for many of the same reasons you do. They write for a week, soaking the peace and inspiration of the place, then they share their wisdom and skills as writers and teachers with you.

Retreat and pilgrimage runs deep in the nature of the place. The Circle of Misse house sits on one branch of the historic Pilgrim’s route to Santiago de Compostelo. We continue the ethos of the Pilgrim’s way by being a way-station offering succour, guidance and encouragement as you venture out into your creative pursuits and projects.