The Garsdale Retreat

A residential creative writing centre in the tranquil and inspirational setting of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Offers tutored/untutored retreats and a range of fully catered courses led by professional writers, including poetry, musical theatre, novel writing, performance poetry, eco-poetry. Open to new, emergent and experienced writers. The Garsdale Retreat is also available for exclusive hire by cycling, reading, walking, bird-watching, meditaion groups etc; fully catered with accommodation for eight. Easily accessible by road (A1/M6) and rail (Garsdale Station a five minute walk). Please call for further information.