Programme

Writing Weekend: Created to Create

29–31 May 2026 (Fri–Sun)

In the beginning, God created everything from nothing. Including us, created in God’s own image. Like God, we are creative. Unlike God, we don’t have to try and create something from nothing. Phew! Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned wordsmith, come and be inspired by God’s creativity. Together we’ll explore all sorts of prompts, games and exercises to get our words flowing and nourish our individual creative writing journeys.

Whichever way you like to write – with pen or pencil, on paper or screen – please feel free to bring your preferred medium with you. Additional materials will be provided.

Who's speaking?

Claire Boot

Claire Boot is a writer from Cardiff. She has written scripts for Spring Harvest, Riverside Performing Arts and Oddments Theatre Company, and she wrote, directed and narrated a short film about an ancient pilgrimage route in South Wales. Her poems, short stories and articles have been published in print and online. She devised creative writing activities for Literature Wales and has delivered writing workshops and retreats in the UK and France. When she’s not writing, Claire works for the United Reformed Church (URC).

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What to expect

Wondering what it will be like to stay at Lee Abbey for a retreat or a holiday?

You will receive a warm welcome from our international Community, a beautiful and spacious home to stay in, delicious meals prepared and served for you, a well resourced library, quiet spaces to relax in, lawn games to play, 288 acres of our estate to explore, the wild north Devon coastline and the South West coastal path (literally on our doorstep), and our own beach.

Any questions? Please get in touch…

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