Creative retreats for women in quiet places
Small, gentle wellbeing retreats for women, with writing, creativity and rest, held in quiet, beautiful places around the UK.
Room to breathe, rest and create
My creative retreats for women are small gatherings in quiet, beautiful places, somewhere the days can unfold slowly and there is room for writing, creative play, gentle walks outdoors and long conversations over good food, as well as plenty of space simply to be still. I keep the groups to no more than twelve women on purpose, because I have learned that the deepest rest and the most honest creative work tend to happen when women feel safe enough to soften, and that kind of safety is easier to find around one table than in a crowded room.
You don’t need to call yourself an artist or a writer to come. You only need to be curious and ready to give yourself a little time, and I will take care of the rest, from the place we stay to the shape of each day.
Many of the women who join me are in midlife, finding their way through menopause, a change in work or family life, or simply a long season of giving to everyone else, and the retreats offer a gentle pause where you can rest, reconnect with your own creativity and be looked after for a change.
Who my retreats are for
My retreats are for women who are longing to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with creativity, nature and themselves, whether you paint, write or photograph, run a creative business, or simply feel in need of rest, inspiration and space to breathe.
Many women come to me during a time of change, after a period of burnout or creative uncertainty, looking for quiet encouragement, meaningful connection and time to hear their own voice again.
on retreat
WHAT HAPPENS ON A RETREAT
WRITING, ART, WELLBEING AND REST
Each day has a gentle rhythm, with guided writing and journalling sessions to help you open up your words, and creative sessions in paint, ink, collage or photography that invite you to make freely without worrying about the result.
Between sessions there is time for mindful movement, wild swimming, walks and saunas, depending on where we are and what the weather allows, as well as long, unhurried meals together and plenty of space to sit quietly with your own work.
WRITING
GOOD FOOD
well being
art
Upcoming creative retreats for women
Words, Art & Wellness, Isle of Harris
4th to 10th June 2027
A week of writing, painting, gentle walks and rest at Finsbay Lodges on the Isle of Harris, co-led with artist Carien Borst, where the white beaches and wide skies of the Outer Hebrides give you room to slow down and reconnect with your own creativity.
Gentle walks / Mindful movement / Good food and Good company
Past retreats
Coastal Hideaway Writing Retreat, Pembrokeshire
In autumn 2024 and 2026 a small group gathered on the Pembrokeshire coast near Tenby for a week of writing, reflection and walks by the sea.
About Margaret
Margaret Soraya
Margaret specialises in encouraging and inspiring others in a genuine way. She teaches others to find their voice and live in line with their core values.
She has a deep love of creativity, the coast, and quiet places and a belief in retreat to revitalise and replenish.
Based on the Isle of Harris, where she runs The Galerie, Margaret has spent many years seeking out quiet places that give people room to rest and create, and she brings that same care to choosing every retreat location, wherever in the UK it may be.