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Writers' Retreat

Carve out a space dedicated to your writing in the writers’ retreat in the tranquil setting of Hardwick Park.

Bring your own project and join us for a day-long writers’ retreat in Hardwick Park. Whether you’re working on a novel, academic paper, blog, dissertation, essay, memoir, poetry, or a professional project, this retreat is your space to write with purpose and peace. Facilitated by writers, the retreat offers quiet writing time, supportive group check-ins, and the chance to connect with a community of writers.
 
Writing retreats are shown to help people make real progress with their work by offering protected time, a calm environment, and the motivation of writing alongside others. They help beat procrastination, reduce isolation, boost confidence and support wellbeing.

Throughout the day, enjoy breaks exploring the parkland. Refreshments and lunch is also included. There's nothing to think about apart from your writing project!

Retreat Includes: 

  • Exclusive access to a writing space 
  • Facilitation by writers 
  • Breaktime refreshments 
  • A delicious lunch 
  • Entry to the Hall and gardens during breaks 
  • A calm atmosphere for uninterrupted writing 

Image credit: Chris Lacey

Please note:

  • Please meet at Hardwick Park Centre, which is located by the car park at the Hardwick Park entrance.
  • Please bring whatever materials you need for your own writing project — notebooks, laptops, reference books, etc. Plus a water bottle to use in the room.
  • There is level access from the car park to the Park Centre with varying terrain of compacted earth and gravel. It is a 3-minute walk (approx.) from the car park to the centre.
  • Suitable for over 16s.

Ticket options

  • All (age 16+) - Writers' Retreat
    All (age 16+) - Writers' Retreat
    £20.00

    Suitable for ages 16+. Lunch, tea and coffee are provided.

    0 10 max

    Suitable for ages 16+. Lunch, tea and coffee are provided.

Writers' Retreat

Carve out a space dedicated to your writing in the writers’ retreat in the tranquil setting of Hardwick Park.

Bring your own project and join us for a day-long writers’ retreat in Hardwick Park. Whether you’re working on a novel, academic paper, blog, dissertation, essay, memoir, poetry, or a professional project, this retreat is your space to write with purpose and peace. Facilitated by writers, the retreat offers quiet writing time, supportive group check-ins, and the chance to connect with a community of writers.
 
Writing retreats are shown to help people make real progress with their work by offering protected time, a calm environment, and the motivation of writing alongside others. They help beat procrastination, reduce isolation, boost confidence and support wellbeing.

Throughout the day, enjoy breaks exploring the parkland. Refreshments and lunch is also included. There's nothing to think about apart from your writing project!

Retreat Includes: 

  • Exclusive access to a writing space 
  • Facilitation by writers 
  • Breaktime refreshments 
  • A delicious lunch 
  • Entry to the Hall and gardens during breaks 
  • A calm atmosphere for uninterrupted writing 

Image credit: Chris Lacey

Please note:

  • Please meet at Hardwick Park Centre, which is located by the car park at the Hardwick Park entrance.
  • Please bring whatever materials you need for your own writing project — notebooks, laptops, reference books, etc. Plus a water bottle to use in the room.
  • There is level access from the car park to the Park Centre with varying terrain of compacted earth and gravel. It is a 3-minute walk (approx.) from the car park to the centre.
  • Suitable for over 16s.

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