Discover Your Creative Spark at a Writers Retreat in Dorset

Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Mangerton House for an exclusive four-day writers retreat, led by two of today’s most captivating literary voices: Sunday Times bestselling authors Joanna Quinn (fiction) and Manni Coe (non-fiction).

In beautiful surroundings near the historic town of Bridport, this retreat is an opportunity to devote yourself to your writing, whether you’re embarking on a new project or seeking fresh inspiration for a current one.

Limited to 12 participants, the retreat offers a rare chance for intimate workshops and personal guidance from authors who know the highs and challenges of the creative process.

Step into the heart of Spain’s past with Al-Andalus: The Ornament of the World, an immersive, multi-sensory tour through the history and legacy of Moorish Spain. Led by renowned historian and bestselling author Jason Webster, this tour promises to take you below the surface, delving deep into the cultural treasures which shaped the Iberian Peninsula for centuries.

Travel back in time to an era when Al-Andalus was the glittering jewel of the medieval world, influencing European art, science, and cuisine. You’ll explore the enchanting streets of Seville, Cordoba and Granada, where echoes of Moorish rule still resonate in the architecture, music, and flavours of the cities. Alongside Jason, an expert in Spain’s Moorish history and culture, you’ll uncover hidden stories that bring this era to life.

PART 1 – From Coast to Cordoba Through the Olive Groves of Andalucia

This 7-night pilgrimage incorporates the highlights of the Camino Mozárabe route from Málaga to Córdoba. Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of Spain, and discover more about how 3 religions have influenced its culture. We will end Part 1 of the pilgrimage in magical Córdoba: entering the city across its iconic Roman bridge, and paying a visit to the extraordinary Moorish mosque enclosed within its ancient city walls.

Imagine yourself in a 200-year-old boutique hotel in the heart of a the white Andalucian village of Gaucín in the Serranía de Ronda mountains. Views from the terraces stretch across the valley to Gibraltar and Morocco; space for your ideas to take flight.

You’ve found yourself at Toma & Coe’s Andalucian Writers Retreat, where you have the luxury of a relaxed and supportive week to focus on your writing.