Book a retreat
“Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you.”
– Zadie Smith
Writing retreats at Ravenshill
A Ravenshill Project retreat is an investment in the focused, uninterrupted creative time and space where a project can truly take shape, or – at last – be finished.
Everything at Ravenshill is designed to support you – from the peaceful, inspirational setting to the online tutorials, and from food deliveries to the library of writing tips and prompts. The site also offers an enchanting choice of spaces in which to write, read and dream. In the retreat annexe, the private study area holds a treasure-filled library, with a ceiling of dried flowers grown just beyond the door. On fine days, you can work looking out over unmatched views of the Malverns. Another option is to work in the south-facing sitting room of the main farmhouse, shared with your hosts, their dog, an open fire and plenty more books.
Time at Ravenshill is a chance to escape, to re-set and to let your creative self breathe.
Pricing
Accommodation in our retreat annexe:
Book now for fantastic introductory discounts!
£90 £70 per night (single occupancy). £120 £100 (double occupancy). There is a two night minimum booking. For stays of longer than two weeks, please contact us in the first instance.
Additional services:
Groceries
The retreat annexe is self catering. A welcome basket with enough groceries for a meal and breakfast will be provided. You can bring your own supplies, or we can deliver groceries to you for £10/day (items over this amount on request).
Transfers to Ravenshill
£10 (return) from local train stations. Free from Newent.
Mentoring
Please visit our Mentoring page to choose your mentor (subject to availability). £150 for an hour-long session discussing up to 2,500 words (or three pages of poems, or 10 pages of script). Additional sessions by arrangement. Mentoring fees are in addition to accommodation.
Please note, a non-refundable deposit (25% of the accommodation fee) is required to secure your dates. The balance is due four weeks before you arrive. If booking less than four weeks ahead, the full amount is due on receipt of invoice.
No payment details are required to complete a booking form – we will confirm everything with you before issuing an invoice.
How to book
Complete the form below to create your retreat booking. We will get back to you within 48 hours (but usually much sooner) to confirm your dates and discuss any details. Information on Ravenshill and the retreat annexe can be found on our About page and in our FAQ section.
If you have any questions, please do contact us.
Current availability
Our 2026 calendar is open! There are fantastic discounts on accommodation for our first guests, so make this the year you prioritise your creative self.
We are taking bookings from May onwards.
The following dates have already been booked: 1-4 May, 10-13 May, 21-25 May, 19-22 July, 24-31 July, 11-14 October.
What people are saying about Ravenshill
“Ravenshill is a haven of peace and beauty. It feels a world away – a place to breathe and get thinking space away from day-to-day concerns. It's the perfect setting for focus time on meaningful projects, punctuated by walks in gorgeous countryside. The accommodation is amazing, too.”
– FWB, Creative Director“The days I spent at Ravenshill filled me with serenity. The breathtaking landscape was a constant source of inspiration, and I recharged my creative energy by walking through the ancient wood nearby. There is something quietly magical about the place – it creates the rare space to reconnect deeply with oneself. The impact of the stay is still resonating with me many months later. ”
– YD, Writer and Teacher“The peaceful surroundings and nurturing company I found at Ravenshill allowed me to finally begin a long-delayed writing project. The retreat was the perfect blend of solitude and connection, space and support.”
– DH, Journalist and Writer