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Creative Writing Weekends
Set in the beautiful National Trust Village of Branscombe, and staying in a privately owned cottage, you join a small group of five other writers. Subjects  addressed are brainstorming sessions, writing in a stream of consciousness, giving and receiving feedback, issues such as writer's block, creating characters, genre, and discussion on agents and publishing PLUS leave having made a commitment to complete your project within a time scale that you yourself will define during the weekend with the help of a qualified coach. There are stunning views at every corner in this green and verdant valley, combined with wholesome breakfast & lunches at the cottage and bar meals in the excellent local hostelries!  A veritable feast for all your senses, visual, auditory, kin-aesthetic, gustatory and even olfactory!
Price £175.00 per person sharing a twin room for two nights. One single available @ £195.00 (Dinners not included, you can self cater at cottage or walk to the excellent pub 10 minutes away)
Next Availability  8th & 9th May 2009
Creative Photography Days   
These are run by a professional photographer based in Ivybridge near Plymouth in the South Hams area of Devon, and cover a wide area of photography. These retreats are practical, fun, informal and relaxed. They offer a versatile approach to a fresh and contemporary style of photography.
Full Day at Branscombe, based at Rainbow’s End Cottage £125.00 per person including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, based on 6-10 people
Full Day at Dartmoor, based at Blackadon Farm £125.00 per head on 6- 10 people
Half Day in Otter Valley including breakfast and tuition £65.00 per head, based on 5 people

Bushcraft away days and Team Building events in the Otter Valley

Chris provides away days and training courses for individuals and teams in bushcraft skills, nature awareness and activities.
Skills covered ways of making fire by friction, shelter making, knife, axe and pruning saw use, tracking, wild food and wild medicine, campfire cookery, coppicing and rural skills. We will provide you wholesome Devon food such as Muffins, Freshly Baked Bread, Devon Cheeses and Pickles and fruit! Bring a small pack as you need the carry your water! Chris is a qualified first aider.
Half Day in Otter Valley £35.00 based on a minimum of 8 people
Full Day including Budleigh Salterton, Coastal Path & Otter Valley ending with evening stew meal £65.00 minimum of 8 people.
Contact us or watch website for up coming dates & availability

South Beach Spa
For that special occasion a totally luxurious treat.
This is the ideal opportunity to while away the day unhampered by the stresses of daily life. Experience a massage outside on our stunning balcony (weather permitting) and a range of traditional treatments and therapies that will leave you pampered and revitalised. We offer our private facilities for the exclusive use of your party, so you can enjoy the day to the maximum without the crowds.
Full Day Spa Experience 9.30 am - 4.30 pm £160.00pp (based on minimum of 4)
Includes exclusive hire of the spa for you and your friends. Fluffy gowns, towels and slippers will be provided, as well as a delicious lunch, fresh fruits, snacks and refreshments throughout the day.
Contact us with your preferred availability