WRITING RETREATS AT C H A P E L G A R T H 

 Academic Writing Retreats 

Our Writing Retreats at Chapelgarth offer postgraduate students, postdocs and academics in general, a restorative, rural haven, where women and men may escape the pressures of work and home to devote time to writing in a social and supportive environment in the company of like-minded individuals.


WHERE: We are conveniently based just over 2 hours (by train) from London and 2 hours from Edinburgh. The closest train station is Northallerton.


WHEN: Our 3-Day Writing Retreats run all year round on week days. Specific dates can be arranged for Group Bookings


WHO: WRCs are available to academics, Doctoral Training Programmes and individual PGRs from all disciplines.

Chapelgarth is venue provider for  more than 30 UK HE institutions as well as Irish institutions. Our participants have been affiliated to more than 40 different HE institutions in the UK and Ireland.


To find out more about our history and vision see my blog, from Clare Hall, University of Cambridge


1. Writing Retreats  (bookable by individuals)



All (vegetarian) meals included ; all linen including towels provided. Facilitator included.


New dates and rates - Academic year 2023-24


Single Occupancy (ensuite bathroom)

 £ 440  (+vat) - Total: £ 528


Single Occupancy (bathroom not ensuite)

 £ 410  (+vat) - Total: £ 492


Single Occupancy (shared bathroom)

 £ 385 (+vat) - Total: £ 462


7-9 May - (open to all - women and men) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm. (places available)


21-23 May- (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm. (Fully booked - Waiting list open).


4-6 June -  (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm. (places available). (Fully booked - Waiting list open).


8-10 July -  (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm. (Fully booked - Waiting list open).


NEW DATES - 22-24 July -  (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).


19-21 August (Expressions of Interest only)


 24-26 September - (open to all - women and men) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).


30th Sept.- 2 October  - (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at

3.45 pm (places available).



11-13 November  - (women only) arrive (day 1) between 2.30 pm  and 3.00 pm pm at the venue; depart from the venue (day 3)at 3.45 pm (places available).






To receive  any information email:  chapelgarthretreats@gmail.com


The programme balances facilitator-led dedicated writing slots with appropriately timed breaks, dedicated to socialising, walking or exercising in nature and mindful activities. Wellbeing and Mental Health is at the forefront of our programmes, which are designed to support academic productivity by offering a safe, restorative environment. We particularly welcome international students, women in academia, part-time postgraduates and anyone who may benefit from being part of a Writing Community of Practice.


Our residential programmes are based on the Structured Writing Retreats  model and are run by qualified, trained facilitators.


2. Writing Retreats for GROUP BOOKINGS


We are approved suppliers for numerous UK universities.


DEPARTMENTAL AND DTP GROUP BOOKINGS are welcome.




To receive  any information email:  info@chapelgarth.com

THE FORM BELOW IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ACADEMICS WANTING TO BOOK  AN INDIVIDUAL WRITING RETREAT - WE DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES ON THIS PLATFORM.

Academic Retreat Registration Form

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