Creative Retreats at The Mill
Creative Group Retreats
We host a variety of week-long creative group retreats at The Mill every year facilitated by a range of specialist creative teachers across writing, ceramics and art.
Each retreat offers the chance to reconnect with nature, your creative potential, and a small community of like-minded people.
With over 1,000 m² of space, The Mill gives you the perfect balance of:community when you want it • solitude when you need it.
Self-Guided Writers’ Retreats
If you’re craving uninterrupted time to write, this retreat gives you full freedom. No sessions. No pressure. Just your words, your pace, your schedule.
You’ll have:
a writing desk in every bedroom
multiple inspiring writing spaces
All breakfasts , all lunches, relaxed shared evening meals 5evening meals included option 2 eat out / or use the kitchen
an optional Group literary read aloud to share your work abd give/ receive constructive feed back to set your intentions
Optional guided walk
This is for you if you’re ready to commit to your writing and step out of everyday noise.
Guided Writers’ Retreats
Looking for more direction, structure or feedback? Join a guided retreat led by:
established writers
professional writing coaches
respected literary organisations such as The London Magazine
Expect focused workshops, expert support and a small community of writers to share the week with.
Pottery Retreats
Each April and May, immerse yourself in specialist pottery weeks led by renowned makers.
Explore:
wood firing
Raku
specialist techniques
Artist-led Retreats
Bring any creative project with you and let our guest artist-in-residence offer gentle guidance, optional workshops and daily exercises to help unlock your creativity whilst at The Mill.
You have full creative freedom throughout your stay. Take inspiration from our natural surroundings, your fellow retreat participants or work alone as much as you wish. The time is yours.
Specialist Courses
Register your interest in any of our upoming retreats and we’ll notify you as soon as dates are released.
Courses include:
Stone wall building
Cob building
Painting
Lino cut
Permaculture
Metalwork
Cooking retreats
Volunteering on the land
Residency Programme
For longer creative residencies at The Mill, check out our Residencies page. Ideal for writers, artists and makers seeking extended time to develop their work.
