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poetry courses and holidays

Chateau Ventenac
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.chateauventenac.com/courses
Courses and retreats that combine a luxurious holiday with an opportunity to develop a skill or talent. Offering a wide range of professionally tutored courses complemented by first class accommodation and food and wine of an impeccable standard. Stunning views, overlooking the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region of France.
| writing | poetry | felt making/felt work | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | cookery | painting/drawing | relaxation | reiki | French language | France |

The Wordmeadow Writing Courses
based: Haute-Savoie, France
website: www.wordmeadow.com
Writing courses in the village of Samoens in the French Alps led by professional writers, experienced in tutoring. Whether you wish to find a retreat in which to write, want to be stimulated to take your work in new directions or even if you've never written before, the stunning location is bound to inspire.
| writing | poetry | France |

 Warner Leisure Hotels
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Warner Be Inspired
Creative holidays at stunning locations in England and Wales. The wide range of breaks includes writers weekends, poetry for pleasure, painting and drawing, calligraphy, creative writing, flower arranging, willow weaving, pottery and decorating ceramics, digital photography etc. – all with expert teachers. Breaks also include good food and live entertainment every night.
| painting/drawing | calligraphy | photographic | country crafts | sculpture/carving | paper crafts | pottery/ceramics | wood crafts | flower arranging and floral design | writing | poetry | England | Wales |

Write in Languedoc
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.write-in-languedoc.com
Creative writing holidays and retreats for beginners and experienced writers in poetry or prose, offering encouragement, inspiration, workshops, literary appreciation, excellent food, and wine tasting and tours. A weekend or a week: time for your writing, for meeting other writers, and for exploring a historic village in the vineyards.
| writing | poetry | literary appreciation | tailor-made | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | France |

 Arvon Foundation
based: UK
website: www.arvonfoundation.org
A registered charity offering a programme of residential creative writing courses taught by professional writers.
| writing | poetry | UK |

Dingle Writing Courses
based: Co Kerry, Ireland
website: www.dinglewritingcourses.ie
Residential writing and poetry weekends on the beautiful Dingle peninsula, with professional writers.
| poetry | writing | Ireland |

 Horton WHC – Holidays for Women and Children
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.hortonwhc.org.uk
A women's co-op offering holidays for women on their own or with children, also themed weekends such as writing, poetry, reading, music, drumming etc.
| women only | single parent holidays | poetry | writing | music appreciation | UK |

 Literary Consultancy (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.literaryadventures.co.uk
Creative writing holidays in a mesmerising setting run by TLC Literary Adventures.
| writing | literary appreciation | poetry | Spain |

Poetry in France
based: Perigord Vert, France
website: www.poetryinfrance.com
Residential poetry writing and appreciation in the beautiful Perigord Vert region of SW France.
| poetry | France |

 Poetry School (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.poetryschool.com
A comprehensive range of courses, workshops and weekends for poets and aspiring poets.
| poetry | UK |

 Top Left Corner
based: Highland, Scotland, UK
website: top-left-corner.blogspot.com
Week-long poetry and writing retreats in a glorious environment in the Scottish Highlands.
| writing | poetry | Scotland |

 Ty Newydd
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.tynewydd.org
The National Writers' Centre for Wales offering residential courses in writing, poetry and drama as well as writers retreats and Welsh language courses.
| writing | poetry | storytelling | retreats | television/radio | Welsh language | Wales |

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