A Writing Space in the Hills

Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by joanna in News, Venues

I went past Ewich House yesterday en route to the west highlands and popped in for a quick look.

It just reminded me what a perfect venue it is for an autumn or winter writing retreat.  The house nested in under the hills, looking bare and majestic in their winter coats, with a dusting of snow on the lower slopes, and white peaks glinting in the sun.  Its stone walls beckoning you in out of the cold, to coory in by the fire, curl up and read, unwind and 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.

Writing Spaces at Lendrick Lodge

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by joanna in News, Venues

I had a happy day last week exploring some of the spaces to write at Lendrick Lodge.  (More info on dates for courses / retreats to follow)

Space to reflect:

Space to walk softly:

Space to write in the river retreat:

Space to meet others at the Lodge:

Space to go inside:

Space for you.

Perfect :-)

Looking for Writing Spaces

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by joanna in News, Venues

When I’m out and about in Scotland looking for the right venues to host Writing Space retreats… what is that I’m looking for?

It’s a place that has character. Some charm. It’s quirky.

It’s far enough way that the journey alone is enough to move you to a different place. A different state.

But it’s not too remote to be impractical. Lines of communication are important in the planning stages… and you need to be able to get there.

The accommodation is quality – but not too formal. And not too expensive.

There’s quality food nearby. Perhaps on site, or perhaps nearby. But we can eat without needing to stop, plan and cook…

Most important of all though is the setting. It’s a place where there are hills, and trees, and wildness, and water.

I don’t know if that’s the river, or a loch, or the sea. But there’s moving water.

And there’s history: time lines of the past that we can explore as we work through our own.

And there’s a garden. There’s space where you can just walk out, wander, and wonder.

That’s the most important part of all. Space and permission to walk out, wander, wonder. Write.