The Treats of an Autumn or Winter Retreat
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by joanna in News, Scotland
I visited a potential venue for a 2010 writing retreat the other day. It was a grey, misty, November-ish kind of day… which got me thinking about how much grey, misty, November-ish days can add to a writing retreat.
Treats like:
Coming back into the warmth of the wood fire
Feeling the solid stone walls sheltering you from the wind
Watching the mist drift over the hills
Curling up on the sofa with a good book
The breath of winter on your face, your skin washed clean with rain
Slowing down to watch the light change, over and over, on the hill over the water
A good Scottish breakfast to kick start the day
The burst of energy that comes from a walk in the cold air
Waking up your senses as you kick through leaves and splash shoes with mud
A safe haven, an old stone house, lights, a fire, good company.
The space to write
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Please note: I’m not currently taking bookings for an autumn / winter retreat, but if you’re interested please do drop me a line at joanna [@] thewritingspace.com and I’ll keep a note of your interest and keep you posted with possible dates.