retreat at coastal hideaway

2026 Dates tbc

overview

A bespoke retreat on the South Wales coast in Pembrokeshire, offering you a chance to switch off from the pressures of everyday life; to take time to replenish and focus.

Carve out a week to spend with like-minded creatives, connect, and discuss all things creativity and writing. This retreat will have a focus on all things writing, but you are welcome to simply come along to take time for creativity in your own way as well.

Whether you are looking to begin journalling or writing to go alongside your images, writing a book, or simply wanting time and space to consider your path, this retreat could be for you. An open mind, a willingness to discuss and learn, and a desire to use downtime, space and nature to open up to your own creativity. Bring your notebooks, paints, camera or walking boots. The choice is yours to find inspiration in your own way. We are here to guide you in the process of opening up your creativity.

We have secured a luxury house with its own private cove and coastal walks from the door. Every room has en-suite facilities, and we will share delicious dinners, simple self-serve breakfasts, and lunches at the accommodation.

Led by Margaret Soraya and Sean Tucker

INCLUDED: All food, inspirational sessions

ACCOMMODATION : shared twin king bed room en suite, , single occupancy en suite,

EXCLUDED: travel to Wales, Insurance

“Like the air we breathe, we need to draw in our energies, our message, our ideas, even our motivation to make new things.”Sean Tucker

This could be for you if:

You simply need time and space to write

You would like to restore and recharge surrounded by the ocean and immersed in creativity

You want to make more room for creativity in your life

You are looking for inspiration

You want some time out in a beautiful place with like-minded people

"Creativity is a natural, life- sustaining, human function that is essential to our health and well being. Its as natural as breathing" - Chase Jarvis

Your leaders

Margaret Soraya

St Ives creative retreat leader Lesley Lintott

Margaret specialises in gently 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. She has been passionate about encouraging creatives to write for many years for a deeper understanding of their work. She is currently working on a memoir of her own.

Sean Tucker

Sean is an author, filmmaker and photographer who seeks to inspire creatives, find their voice and create work that matters.

Sean wrote “The Meaning in the Making: The How and Why Behind Our Human Need to Create”

Sean has a deep understanding of how to help others in their search for creating meaningful art and a desire to share his knowledge to help others.

A taste of whats on offer

This will be a relaxed retreat where you will have plenty of time to make the most of your time in this beautiful location. Our accommodation is on the water’s edge. The ocean inspires and taking time to sit and watch the waves and be immersed in coastal sounds provides the backdrop for inspiration.

Sean and Margaret believe that everyone has creative potential and will gently encourage you to find your own creative voice.

Food will be mostly home-cooked healthy, in-house and we will all participate in our own way. Expect to help in the kitchen, laying tables or helping clear. Evening meals will be a shared experience.

There is also the option to simply retreat and find your own quiet space to be creative and rest. Some highlights will include:

Walks in nature from the house or time to sit by the shore on the private cove
Inspirational sessions, group discussions and individual attention
Film evenings
Plenty of time to simply unwind
Dip in the sea, accompanied by Margaret

Cradled between the cliffs of Waterwynch Bay and 10 acres of beautiful gardens, lawns, woodland and a private beach

At the hideaway, everyone has ample room to find their own quiet space. The house sits between cliffs and 10 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, and its own private beach.

There’s also an arts and crafts studio, a fitness studio, a music room and a film room, as well as plenty of seating areas. You are likely to find a room all of your own at most times! All bedrooms are en suite, single occupancy. If you want to share we have two rooms with two beds available to share at a reduced cost.