Chapelgarth Academic Writing Retreats

Huge thank you for the wonderful retreat at Chapelgarth. We really appreciated the way the days were structured, the gentle facilitation of the space and time, the lovely spaces to work and relax in, and the nurturing and attending to wellbeing that made it such a special experience. The delicious meals and beautiful walks were such key ingredients of the time there. We particularly appreciate that that specific requirements of the group were included in the planning. It was a very productive time for the whole group, and we cannot recommend Chapelgarth writing retreat highly enough.
Feb 28th, 2023

This is a stunning venue, with a location is so romantic that has far reaching views to take your breath away. Our hosts are so friendly and were available to ensure our days and evenings were filled with precious memories. The menu was varied and the food was fabulous, there was plenty of it too! The Chapelgarth is a magical place for academics and writers. My friends and I all had an amazing experiences this week. It is a extraordinary writing retreat. I would love to come back soon!
Jan 31st, 2023

The writing retreat completed superseded all expectations! Marcella has managed to create a peaceful and ambient atmosphere that simultaneously boosts productivity and motivation - a very clever balancing trick! It is clear that Marcella has invested a huge amount of time, effort and dedication to this, and I believe many other writers will benefit greatly from a trip here. I just wish we could have stayed longer, but I hope to return as soon as possible. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are very generous. The location and surrounding areas are breath-taking. The rooms are very comfortable, bright, large and airy. Highly recommend to all!
Jul 19th, 2022

I would recommend this to all academics as a mandatory activity to carry out at least once a year. The place itself is fabulous: great atmosphere, fantastic light thtoughout thd day, rooms are gorgeous and display beautiful antique furnuture. Besides, the place is spotless. Marcella managed to set out a schedule that really works and that makes you commit to work without feeling forced, as an individual within a committed community. Very well paced, the working day offers plenty of breaks and healthy activities for the mind and body. Meals were gorgeous and during breaks you are treted to all sorts of coffee and teas and nice snacks. I was scheptical when I arrived, now I look forward to going back and not only because it was an extremely productive retreat.
Jul 6th, 2022

The Chapelgarth Writing Retreat has been a fantastic experience and it really helped me to get back to an healthier, more manageable and productive (yet, more enjoyable!) writing routine for my PhD. The Estate itself is an amazing, peaceful place and the food was truly delicious. Never underestimate the power of a good breakfast! Thank you to Marcella (pictured below with homemade croissants) and all the Chapelgarth team.
Mar 6th, 2022