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  • "An enormously rich week, beyond all my expectations. Susan is an exacting, intuitive and insightful teacher who gets you to think carefully about the power of words and where they can take you, if you let them. Yes please to next year too!"

    Creative writing course attendee
    Courses & Retreats

    Surrounded by countryside and with our laid-back Somerset approach, Pennard is ideal for all types of retreats and courses. We hold regular well being and yoga retreat weekends and it’s also possible to hire The Coach House for writing, photography or art courses. We are always keen to look into different retreats so please get in touch if you are looking for a venue.

    "An enormously rich week, beyond all my expectations. Susan is an exacting, intuitive and insightful teacher who gets you to think carefully about the power of words and where they can take you, if you let them. Yes please to next year too!"

    Creative writing course attendee
    Autumn Writer’s Retreat 6th – 10th November 2023
    6th November - 10th November 2023
    We're excited to welcome back award winning novelist Susan Elderkin for another 5-day residential writing retreat.
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    Chris Difford Songwriting Course
    9th May - 13th May 2022
    Sponsored by the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, the Chris Difford Songwriting Retreat is like no other writer retreat.
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    Chris Difford’s Songwriting Retreat – February and March 2024
    14th February - 18th February 2022
    A small, intimate Songwriting Retreat with Double Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist and Chris Difford.
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    Pennard House is one of Somerset's hidden treasures. A Grade II listed family home surrounded by breathtaking Somerset countryside, this is one of those places that makes you feel at home the moment you arrive. behind the scenes to save you any stress or strain.
    The location of choice for Vogue, Marie Claire and The English Home magazine, Pennard House is a beautiful, family-owned country estate, just waiting to host your perfect event. But don't just take our word for it, see what others have said about our exclusive venue.