Mon, 15 Jul
|Chateau de Sacy
Poetry Retreat with Luke Wright
Escape to a bohemian château set among picturesque gardens, immerse yourself in poetry with morning workshops and one on ones with our star tutor Luke Wright, realign with daily yoga classes and enjoy convivial, nutricious al fresco feasts
Time and Place
15 Jul 2024, 15:30 – 21 Jul 2024, 12:00
Chateau de Sacy, 1 Rue Verte, 60190 Sacy-le-Petit, France
What's Happening
Poetry with Luke Wright
Award-winning poet and Radio 4 regular Luke Wright will lead a small group of writers through a series of engaging workshops and one-on-one tutorials. With an array of peaceful spaces to work and Luke’s careful guidance you’ll learn how to write beautiful, big-hearted poems and gain the confidence and insight on how to share them with audiences on the page or stage.
All writers welcome and all bedrooms have a desk. (Check out BookRetreats.com for more retreats)
Yoga
Vinyasa Flow sessions indoors or out will leave you feeling rejuvenated and strong, with sequences designed to open up the body, unblock trapped energy and release tension.
Food and Drink
Meals will be largely vegetarian, Ottolenghi-inspired, locally sourced where possible and will include local cheeses and cuisine. Coffee, tea, fruit, and pastries will be available throughout the day. Wine will be served with dinner, some of which will be prepared and served by participants, with ingredients and recipes supplied and help at hand.
Free time
In your free time, you can walk to the Chapelle Saint Catherine, a spot visited by Joan of Arc in the nearby woods, go swimming in a lake, ride a bike to the farmshop, learn to walk the tightrope, or just soak up the atmosphere at the chateau.
Outing
On Thursday, you can either visit Paris (a short train ride away) or we will visit the fascinating Armistice Museum, site of the train carriage where the Armistice of both World war I and II were signed, and featured in All Quiet on The Western Front. After lunch in the riverside town of Compiegne, we will spend the afternoon at its magnificent chateau, built by Louis XV and remodelled by Napoleon. We will cover entrance to both.
A special guest speaker may join us for dinner.
A year's membership of our arts association is also included.
Find out more about Luke Wright and the schedule here. And more about each room here
Tickets
Poetry Retreat - Bell Tent
Your ticket includes all meals, scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, Thursday outing, use of bicycles and the use of a furnished, 4m Bell Tent pitched in the orchard for your stay. It has a single bed, bedding, a rug, low table, desk and camping lights. You will have use of the shared loo and shower in the house. The tent can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
From £799.00 to £1,499.00Sold Out- £799.00+£19.98 service fee
- £1,499.00+£37.48 service fee
Poetry Retreat - Mansarde
Your ticket includes all meals, scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, Thursday outing, use of bicycles and private use of the Mansarde room in the attic for your stay. It is a small, carpeted room with twin beds, a skylight, wifi and a desk. The shared loos, shower and bathroom are down a flight of stairs and clothes may be hung on a rail just outside the room. This room can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
From £799.00 to £1,499.00Sold Out- £799.00+£19.98 service fee
- £1,499.00+£37.48 service fee
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