The idea of a writing retreat always sounds so romantic to me. I imagine tortured souls drifting over the hillsides or along sea-pounded cliffs searching for the right words to elucidate their story. There can certainly be an element of this, depending on where the retreat is situated. Several years ago, I attended a writing course with Arvon. They have a number of rural centres, all based in beautiful old houses surrounded by fields and woodland where one can walk, or indeed work, if one chooses.
Your writers retreat sounded absolutely idyllic!! A real treat.
It was Debbie. Very inspiring to work somewhere new and not have the distractions that home life brings!
So wonderful to spend time writing with Susy. An inspiration and really helping me to become a better writer.