WRITING RETREATS AT C H A P E L G A R T H 

 Academic Writing Retreats 

1.  WRITING RETREATS for GROUP BOOKINGS


We are approved suppliers for numerous UK universities  and regularly deliver writing retreats and workshops for departmental groups and Doctoral Training Partnerships.
Chapelgarth is venue provider for  more than 30 UK HE institutions as well as Irish institutions. Our participants have been affiliated to more than 40 different HE institutions in the UK and Ireland.


To find out more about our history and vision see my blog, from Clare Hall, University of Cambridge.


To receive  any information email:  chapelgarthretreats@gmail.com

You may also send the form below


2. WRITING RETREATS FOR INDIVIDUALS  (bookable by individuals)


All (vegetarian) meals included ; all linen including towels provided. Facilitator included.


Our Writing Retreats at Chapelgarth offer postgraduate students, postdocs and academics in general, a restorative, rural haven, where women and men may escape the pressures of work and home to devote time to writing in a social and supportive environment in the company of like-minded individuals.


WHERE: We are conveniently based just over 2 hours (by train) from London and 2 hours from Edinburgh. The closest train station is Northallerton.


WHEN: Our 3-Day Writing Retreats run all year round on week days. Specific dates can be arranged for Group Bookings.


WHO: WRCs are available to academics, Doctoral Training Programmes and individual PGRs from all disciplines.


Academic year 2024-2025



3-DAY RETREAT:


Single Occupancy (ensuite bathroom)

 £ 440  (+vat) - Total: £ 528


Single Occupancy (bathroom not ensuite)

 £ 410  (+vat) - Total: £ 492


Single Occupancy (shared bathroom)

 £ 385 (+vat) - Total: £ 462





6th - 8th May - (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (Few places available).



NEW! 4-DAY option

9th-12th June  (+ £ 150 on 3-Day rates) - arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (Fully Booked).


 14th -16th July  -  (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (Fully booked).


30th July-1st August-  (women only) arrive

 (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (Limited places available).


NEW DATES: ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026


16th -18th September -     arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).


14th-16th October -  (women only) arrive

 (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).


11th-13th November - (women only) arrive

 (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).

To receive  any information email:  chapelgarthretreats@gmail.com


The programme balances facilitator-led dedicated writing slots with appropriately timed breaks, dedicated to socialising, walking or exercising in nature and mindful activities. Wellbeing and Mental Health is at the forefront of our programmes, which are designed to support academic productivity by offering a safe, restorative environment. We particularly welcome international students, women in academia, part-time postgraduates and anyone who may benefit from being part of a Writing Community of Practice.


Our residential programmes are based on the Structured Writing Retreats  model and are run by qualified, trained facilitators.

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