OCTOBER WRITERS' RETREAT WITH CO-TUTORS GRAHAM MORT AND GERALDINE GREEN, BRANTWOOD CONISTON, CUMBRIA, MONDAY-THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND-5TH 2017
Brantwood, Coniston, Cumbria, former home of John Ruskin is the perfect place whether you have a writing project you’re working on or just need time and space away from the busyness of life to step back and gain some inspiration and quietly reflect.
Brantwood, Coniston, Cumbria, former home of John Ruskin is the perfect place whether you have a writing project you’re working on or just need time and space away from the busyness of life to step back and gain some inspiration and quietly reflect.
The tranquil grounds and gardens of Brantwood, stunning views across Coniston Water to the Old Man and Dow Crag, log fires, wonderful food all provide the ideal writers retreat. There will be time for solitude and also the company and conversation of other writers.
Co-tutor Graham Mort will give a reading with Geraldine on Tuesday evening. You’re all welcome to share a poem or two, as well on Wednesday evening when the Group give a reading to the tutors.
Mentoring - The Retreat also gives you an opportunity for one-to-one mentoring plus informal discussions with the tutors.
Course fee: £270
Residential and non-residential options are available. The Lodge at Brantwood accommodates nine people in four double or twin-bedded rooms and one single. There are also local farmhouse Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses and the YHA in
and around Coniston village.
Residential and non-residential options are available. The Lodge at Brantwood accommodates nine people in four double or twin-bedded rooms and one single. There are also local farmhouse Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses and the YHA in
and around Coniston village.
Residential option:
The Lodge at Brantwood has been newly refurbished to provide accommodation for those attending our courses. It sleeps up to 9 people in 2 double rooms, 2 twin rooms and a single room, located on the ground and upper floors, with a shared kitchen/diner and living room, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms and a separate toilet. The Lodge enjoys wonderful views across Coniston Water to the fells. A self-service breakfast is provided in the Lodge as part of the rate.
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in the Lodge at Brantwood:
BandB accommodation is available for those participating in Brantwood's courses. Staying at Brantwood is one of the delights of studying here, spending time in good company and immersing yourself in the whole experience. Brantwood Lodge has been newly refurbished and will sleep up to 9 people, with 2 twin rooms, 2 double rooms and a single room.
The Lodge enjoys wonderful views across Coniston Water. There is a communal kitchen/diner/living room with a wood burning stove. You can bathe in Ruskin's bath!
The BandB rate is £50 per person per room/£35 per person shared occupancy/£35 per night single room. Breakfast is provided in the kitchen for guests to help themselves to cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt. Accommodation can also be booked for partners in double/twin rooms at the same BandB rate. The Coachman's Quarters, situated above the cafe, is also available if required.
BandB accommodation is available for those participating in Brantwood's courses. Staying at Brantwood is one of the delights of studying here, spending time in good company and immersing yourself in the whole experience. Brantwood Lodge has been newly refurbished and will sleep up to 9 people, with 2 twin rooms, 2 double rooms and a single room.
The Lodge enjoys wonderful views across Coniston Water. There is a communal kitchen/diner/living room with a wood burning stove. You can bathe in Ruskin's bath!
The BandB rate is £50 per person per room/£35 per person shared occupancy/£35 per night single room. Breakfast is provided in the kitchen for guests to help themselves to cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt. Accommodation can also be booked for partners in double/twin rooms at the same BandB rate. The Coachman's Quarters, situated above the cafe, is also available if required.
Booking through Brantwood
Pre-booking is essential. Tel: 015394 41396
Some sessions take place outdoors - please bring suitable footwear and clothing
OCTOBER WRITERS’ RETREAT WITH
GRAHAM MORT AND GERALDINE GREEN, 2nd-5th OCTOBER 2017 BRANTWOOD CONISTON CUMBRIA
COURSE OUTLINE:
Monday 2nd October
1pm - Gather at The Lodge for
refreshments, Geraldine, Graham and Rachel will be there to meet you and show
you your rooms.
1.45pm - Meet in The Schoolroom
in the Main House where writing workshops will take place.
This is accessed by steps close
the front door of the main house, through the Studio and into the Schoolroom.
Please ask at Reception, staff will be available to give you directions.
2pm - The Schoolroom: Welcome
and Introduction with Graham and Geraldine. Ask names and also which genres
they write in.
2.15pm - 3pm – In the Schoolroom:
Graham to lead with writing stimuli
3pm-3.15pm - Break
3.15pm-4pm In the Schoolroom:
Geraldine to continue with further writing stimuli
4pm-5pm – in the Schoolroom:
quiet writing time, followed by readback/feedback on ONE piece of writing
produced during this session.
5pm-6pm - Free time.
6.15pm Meet in The Lodge, evening
meal in Brantwood Cafe
Tuesday 3rd October
9.30am – 10.45am - writing
stimuli in The Schoolroom provided by Geraldine
10.45am-11am - Break
11am -12.15pm - writing stimuli
in The Schoolroom provided by Graham
12.15pm-1pm – Readback and
feedback of ONE piece of work written during the morning
1-2pm – Lunch in Brantwood Café
2pm-3.30pm – Meet in The
Schoolroom, followed by Outdoor Reflective Walk, writing stimuli given by Graham
and Geraldine
3.30pm- 4.15pm Quiet writing time
4.15pm-5pm – feedback/readback
of one piece of writing
5pm-6pm – Free time
6.15pm – Meet in The Lodge,
evening meal in Brantwood cafe followed by reading given by Graham and
Geraldine
Wednesday 4th October
9.30am-11am – Meet in The
Schoolroom, writing stimuli provided by Graham
11am-11.15am - Break
11.15am-12.30pm – writing
stimuli provided by Geraldine
12.30pm-1.30 pm - Lunch
1.30pm-5pm - Free writing and reflective
time. Participants are welcome to explore the house and gardens (Free to
participants). One to one tutorials will be available between 2pm and 4pm.
2pm-4pm – Parallel one to one
tutorials with Geraldine and Graham in The Schoolroom, 15 minutes slots. Please
put your name down on the sheet provided. This will be left for you in the
Schoolroom kitchen. Further one to ones available during Thursday morning
session.
4pm-5pm – Quiet writing time
5pm-6pm – Free time
6.15pm – Meet in the Schoolroom,
followed by evening meal in Brantwood cafe followed by Group reading (up to 5 minutes
each)
10am-11.30am - One to one tutorials
with Graham and Geraldine, 15 minute slots: Graham 10am-10.45am; Geraldine
11am-11.45am
Additionally, there will be time for close readings of writing produced during the course.
Additionally, there will be time for close readings of writing produced during the course.
Break 10.45am-11am
11.45am-1pm - Group readback and
feedback, complete Feedback Forms.
1pm-2pm Lunch in Brantwood Café
and depart.
Note; Course participants are welcome to explore the House and Grounds
during their free time. Brantwood Main House closes at 5pm. The grounds are
open 24 hours.
12.30pm-2pm Lunch in Brantwood Café and depart
View from Brantwood October Writers Retreat 2015, photo by Geraldine Green
