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This Writing from Life weekend with Nick Barlay takes place at The Grange by the Sea, our Isle of Wight home in the heart of Shanklin’s old village. Close to the beach and surrounded by gardens, The Grange offers a peaceful and inspiring setting for a creative weekend away – with time to write, reflect, connect and enjoy the slower pace of island life.
The weekend includes six hours of course time with Nick, alongside relaxed meals, free time, optional treatments and space to enjoy Shanklin, the coastal paths or the beach. Many guests come on their own, and the atmosphere is warm, informal and sociable, making it easy to settle in and feel at home.
Whether you come to explore personal experience, shape memories into story or simply reconnect with your writing, this is a thoughtful way to step out of everyday demands and into a more creative rhythm.