Our last residential of 2011 was on the theme of Harvest, with Tamar Yoseloff, from 14 October 2011 to 16 October 2011. The residential linked with Apple Day held in the village of Metfield. Photos and feedback are on our Past Residentials page.
For photos and participant feedback on The Poet in the Landscape residential see our Past Residentials page.
THE POET IN THE LANDSCAPE – April 8th – 10th 2011
John Clare once wrote that he found his poems in the fields. This weekend residential course asks the question: how do poets “situate” themselves in the landscape? How do we find a language to describe the natural world which is not based on human experience? To answer these questions, we will put ourselves into the landscape, using our base at Mendham Mill on the River Waveney as inspiration, as well as examining prose excerpts from writers such as Richard Mabey, Roger Deakin and WG Sebald, which locate the reader in this part of Norfolk. We will also look at “nature” poets such as Wordsworth, Clare and Oswald. Poets participating in the weekend will be asked to produce their own poems in response to our discussions and our beautiful surroundings.
Our Spring weekend residential with published poet and writer, Tamar Yoseloff, will be held from April 8th – 10th 2011, at the stunning Mendham Mill. This is a peaceful location with luxury accommodation. Tuition and 
all food and drink, throughout your stay, is included in the price. Beginner poets and writers, as well as the more experienced, welcome.
Anne Berkeley will be our guest poet.
Feedback from our How to Write for Children residential held in November 2010:
‘I feel more freed up and confident.’
‘Lovely course and very useful.’
‘This was better than I could have hoped for. Very well organised. Extremely useful and constructive feedback. Great ambiance.’
Costs (2011) based on single occupancy of each double room:
Double room with en-suite in The Miller’s House: £320
Top floor double room with share of bath/shower room in The Miller’s House: £305
Ground floor double room with share of bath/shower room in The Miller’s House: £290
Double room with share of bath/shower room in Mill Race Cottage: £305
Double room with share of bath/shower room in Mill Race Cottage: £305
