Alistair Paterson's Creative writing

Programme 2015

Creative Writing Retreat in Alloway, Ayr,

Autumn 2015

‘Writing with a Sense of Place’ in the Heart 

of Burns Country, with Alistair Paterson

30th October-2nd November

As well as being the birthplace of Robert Burns, home to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and fabled location of his infamous poem, ‘Tam o’ Shanter’, Alloway is a picturesque suburb of Ayr giving easy access to town, coast and country.  Within walking distance of the retreat cottage (which is situated directly opposite Burns Cottage) are the Auld Haunted Kirk of Alloway, Burns Monument Gardens, Brig o’ Doon, Maclaurin Art Gallery, Rozelle House, Belleisle Park and Rozelle Estate.  In less than a mile from the cottage you will find yourself on the beach via a tree-lined walk alongside the River Doon.  Further afield South Ayrshire possesses a plethora of underrated and largely unknown riverside walks, coastal paths and hillwalking country.  

The retreat will begin on a Friday at 6pm (access can be gained from 4pm onwards), and finish at 10am on the Monday morning.

Cost:

£200 per person

£160 roomshare per person

Couples: £325 (per couple)

Non-residential attendance £80

Further information:

Please email me or call on: 07960 823 712

Visit my blog:

Retreats Blog: http://creativewritingretreats.blogspot.co.uk/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Writing-Retreats/130665493635971?ref=ts

Photos from November 2013 Retreat

Alistair, the facilitator with Audrey (left) and Jean (right)

Evening discussion

Reading session

Feedback session

Mother and daughter

Writing time

Wine time

Images of Alloway, Home of Creative Writing Retreats

Main St, Alloway

The Auld haunted Kirk

Auld Kirk and Graveyard

The River Doon, and Brig o' Doon

 Burns Cottage

 Brig o' Doon

 Alloway New Kirk

Burns Monument and Gardens

Brig o' Doon Hotel

Sundial in Monument Gardens

Sculptures in Burns Museum Gardens

 Parlkand at Rozelle Estate

 Sculptures at Rozelle Estate

 Rozelle House

Pond at Rozelle

New Retreats

Alistair Paterson’s Creative Writing Programme 2014

March Retreat

Writing with a Sense of Place in the Heart of Burns Country

Alloway, Ayr

March 14th-17th

Cost:  £185 per person; £150 with room share; couples £250

The labyrinth at Dunure, near Ayr

Retreat for Carers

Alloway, Ayr

March 7th-10th

Cost: £200 per person; £150 with room share; couples £250

We will explore and give expression to the writer within, seek inspiration from landscapes and coastlines in and around Alloway/Ayr, and find connections from our writing to the role of carer.

For further information on all activities, please call:

Tel: 07960 823 712

e-mail: prism.atic@virgin.net

Retreats Blog:

http://creativewritingretreats.blogspot.co.uk/

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Creative Writing Retreats for Carers 

Discover the writer within to escape into the world of your imagination

Discover the therapeutic benefits of writing to understand, resolve and release the major issues of your life

gentle relaxation exercises

meeting your muse in guided imagery

 indoor writing exercises

writing out of doors – inspiration from nature

sharing written work and discussion

Held in the South Ayrshire area 

 Venue may change from time to time

Retreats start at 8pm on Friday evenings and finish at 10am on Monday mornings

Locals may attend on a non-residential basis

for inquiries on dedicated retreats for carers, or participating 

in scheduled retreats call:

Tel: 07960 823 712

prism.atic@virgin.net

http://creativewritingretreats.blogspot.co.uk/

Photos from Past Retreats

Open Retreats

These retreats have no themed agenda, but are open to individuals, couples and groups who seek time alone and/or together with others in which to relax, read, write, take photographs, paint, draw, walk in the woods or over the hills or along the coastline – in fact do as you please over the whole weekend long.  You will be free to create your own balance between the indoors and outdoors, solitude and company, activity and relaxation, discussion and contemplation.

                     

                   

Is this the Kind of Retreat for You?

               

These weekends will appeal to those who seek to give permission to themselves to get away from it all and meet like-minded people who enjoy exploring their creativity, sharing its fruit and participating in creative discussion.

Cost:

£180 per person

£150 roomshare per person

Couples: £275

Non-residential attendance £80

Costs may increase in high season (high summer, October and Easter holidays)

Further information:

My website is down at the moment, but if you want to learn more about the retreat, please email me or call on: 07960 823 712