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SEDA Writing Retreat

A three day residential event offering support and dedicated writing time in beautiful surroundings

18 April 2015 - 20 April 2016

Location: Woodbrooke, Birmingham

A common frustration for SEDA members is finding quiet time to write for publication. In response to members’ requests this retreat will provide a quiet and beautiful space for new and more experienced writers keen to complete writing for publication or conferences. The writing retreat offers you a ‘safe space’ where you are encouraged to feel at home and gain that dedicated writing time free from the usual distractions with support from a facilitator. Woodbrooke is based in the former family home of the local chocolate maker, George Cadbury. Since 1903 it has provided education for those of any faith or none from around the world. Woodbrooke is set in 10 acres of gardens and woodland, including a lake and walled garden.

The days of the retreat will be about you and your writing. You won’t be interrupted, but support will be available as will opportunities to share issues and ideas, including walks through the peaceful grounds. The aim of the retreat is to provide an opportunity to complete a piece of writing, article or conference paper that is in the development stage. An alternative writing task might be your claim for Principal or Senior Higher Education Fellowship. For this reason participants are asked to identify their writing task on registration. Once your place is confirmed you will be asked to submit further details of the proposed writing project.

All participants will have their own comfortable room, with a writing desk, most of which are en suite. All meals are included. Where possible the fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown organically from the gardens. Participants will need to bring their own laptops. Woodbrooke has a library which is open 24 hours to residents. The Silent Room and the Gazebo in the garden are available for private for private prayer and contemplation. There is wireless internet connection throughout the buildings. A lounge with a terrace overlooking the garden is available for all guests to relax and socialise in. SEDA has two meeting rooms available for exclusive use of delegates for communal writing.

Please see SEDA Website for further details.