2021 TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Affects all courses

Domestic and international travel is starting to return to normal, but it is a new normal. Some of the usual travel options have not been restored. We looked for suitable Saturday flights to both Nantes and Tours but both of the “new” options require a check-in circa 04:30 which is RIDICULOUS, no?

For this reason we have returned to Poitiers. The city is well served by high speed trains from both Paris Montparnasse and Paris CDG Airport. On Sundays there is also a direct Ryanair flight from London Stansted (STN). Another bonus is that Poitiers is our closest city (just one hour away).

From Sunday September 12th to October 24th the pickup time will be 17:00 at Poitiers station, followed by a 17:30 pickup at Poitiers airport. Drop-offs will be at 13:00 (airport) and 13:15 (station) the following Sunday. This will allow you to enjoy lunch at the airport or rail station cafés before boarding your plane/train.

From Sunday 31st October to November 14th the pickup time will be 15:45 at Poitiers station, followed by a 16:15 pickup at Poitiers airport. Drop-offs will be at 12:45 (airport) and 13:00 (station) the following Sunday. This will allow you to enjoy lunch at the airport or rail station cafés before boarding your plane/train.

Come Grow Your Writing with Us!

Writing

How quickly can you get here? First, pick the course or retreat type that strikes your fancy. If you’re unsure which one best suits your muse, drop us a note or give us a call and we’ll help you figure it out. Glance the calendar below to see what’s offered when and find the date best for you. Then Contact Us via email or phone with your request, we’ll confirm and provide you all the details you need to secure your booking with the required deposit.

We offer free pick-up/drop-off from Poitiers at specific times and places. The times vary depending on course/retreat type and time of year. Please see the specific course/retreat for full travel details.

Here’s a quick refresher:

• Courses
  • A Writer Begins
    • £895 includes EVERYTHING except travel to France (£300 deposit to secure booking)
    • Pick-up/Drop-off City:
      • Poitiers
  • A Writer Prepares
    • £895 includes EVERYTHING except travel to France (£300 deposit to secure booking)
    • Pick-up/Drop-off City: Poitiers
  • A Writer Progresses
    • £895 includes EVERYTHING except travel to France (£300 deposit to secure booking)
    • Pick-up/Drop-off City: Poitiers

•  Retreats
  • Studio Retreats
    • £645 includes everything except travel to France (£180 deposit to secure booking)
    • Pick-up City: Poitiers
  • Mentored Retreats
    • £995 includes everything except travel to France (£300 deposit to secure booking)
    • Pick-up City: Poitiers

Remember to check the individual course or retreat page for travel and pick-up/drop-off information it sometimes differs from activity to activity and time of year.

Don’t delay. While we have lots of weeks listed for your convenience, they fill fast and we limit size and activity types to ensure you have best possible experience.

Course and Retreat Offerings and Availability

September 2021

Sep 12-19 (Sun-Sun) – LIMITED SPACES – Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats

Sep 19-26 (Sun-Sun) – LIMITED SPACES – Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats

Sep 26-3 Oct (Sun-Sun) – FULLY BOOKED

October 2021

Oct 3-10 (Sun-Sun) – FULLY BOOKED

Oct 17-24 (Sun-Sun) Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats

Oct 24-31 (Sun-Sun) Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats

November 2021

Oct 31-7 Nov (Sun-Sun) Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats

Nov 7-14 (Sun-Sun) Studio Retreats, Begins, Prepares, Progresses, Mentored Retreats