The Garsdale Retreat is a creative writing centre, providing courses and untutored retreats, in the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales.

Our courses offer opportunities for new, emerging and experienced writers. The tutors, all professional writers, lead workshops and also give one-to-one tutorials to help the individual student. In the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales, The Garsdale Retreat gives a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily stresses of life and to draw inspiration from fellow students, tutors and the landscape itself.

Untutored retreats allow the time and space to develop individual writing projects.

Whether a tutored course or an untutored retreat, all meals are provided, enabling participants to focus entirely on their writing, whilst enjoying excellent locally sourced food in simple and comfortable surroundings.

Accommodated in an attractive Edwardian house, with workshops held in its converted coach-house, students can enjoy the stunning landscape of The Yorkshire Dales and take walks directly from the house into the National Park.

The Garsdale Retreat provides an ideal place to reconnect with self and creativity in a busy and pressurised world.  We welcome all to share in our passion for writing and to enjoy a rich and revitalising experience.

2024 Courses and Retreats. Now Open for Booking

Prices range from £695 – £990. See individual course page for details.

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Tutor/Guest Reader

Fleur Adcock
Fleur Adcock
Liz Berry
Liz Berry
Carole Bromley
Carole Bromley
Linda Cracknell
Linda Cracknell
Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards
Steve Ely
Steve Ely
Adam Farrer
Adam Farrer
Philip Gross
Philip Gross
Paul Henry
Paul Henry
Alice Jolly
Alice Jolly
Stephen Knight
Stephen Knight
Sally Magnusson
Sally Magnusson
Sam Miller
Sam Miller
Kim Moore
Kim Moore
Sally O’Reilly
Sally O’Reilly
Steve Pottinger
Steve Pottinger
Catherine Simpson
Catherine Simpson
Zoë Strachan
Zoë Strachan
Katharine Towers
Katharine Towers
Hannah Vincent
Hannah Vincent
Louise Welsh
Louise Welsh

Latest News

Residential Courses and Retreats to Begin Again

We are delighted to announce that we will be restarting our residential courses and retreats from 24th May, in accordance with Step 3 of the
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Grey Hen Press Book Launch Hosted by The Garsdale Retreat

Reflected Light - Responses to the Creative Arts (ed. Joy Howard) We’re delighted to be hosting the Zoom launch of Reflected Light - Responses to
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