New Year Songwriting retreat 2027 Halsway Manor
2027-01-11 16:00 - 2027-01-15 11:00 (Europe/London) | Halsway Manor, Halsway Ln, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4BD, United Kingdom
Reg Meuross and Boo Hewerdine are delighted to be returning to Halsway Manor in Somerset to run a FOURTH songwriting retreat together 4pm Monday, January 11th to 11:30am Friday January 15th 2027.
Halsway Manor Halsway Ln, Crowcombe, Taunton TA4 4BD
This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for songwriters of all levels to forget about the rest of the world and immerse themselves in their writing amongst like-minded people, and well-supported by Reg and Boo and founder of Company of Song / music manager / artist mentor Katie Whitehouse.
The programme includes group and individual tasks to stretch and challenge, opportunities to collaborate, a chance to play songs to Reg and Boo for feedback (song clinics), song sharing with the group, Q&A sessions, space to write brand new songs, time to relax at the bar, and to enjoy good food and good fun.
As well as running workshops and song clinics throughout the three days Reg and Boo will perform a live gig on Thursday night (free for retreat participants and ticketed to the public).
Fees are inclusive of workshops, small group song clinics, full board and accommodation. They do not include your drinks at the bar.
COST (these are all single occupancy room prices – reduced rates for sharing, just ask.
Camping also available)

EARLY BIRD
EARLY BIRD until July 1 2026
Ensuite room – £795
Non ensuite room – £740

FULL PRICE From July 2nd 2026
Ensuite room – £855
Non ensuite room – £800

PAY BY BACS In one go or 50% deposit up front and remainder by 1 December 2026 – transferable by BACS once we’ve confirmed your place and room availability.

Mindful Songwriting - a retreat at Sharpham House, Devon
2027-05-24 16:00 - 2027-05-28 11:00 | Sharpham House, Sharpham House, Sharpham Estate, Ashprington, Totnes,, Devon,, TQ9 7UT
with Reg Meuross, Katie Whitehouse & folk duo Suthering.
Set within the peaceful surroundings of the Sharpham Estate, with views over the River Dart, this three-day songwriting retreat offers a rare chance to step away from the noise of everyday life and fully immerse yourself in your creative practice.

Hosted in alignment with the ethos of Sharpham Trust, the retreat invites you into a space rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and deep connection to nature. It’s a place where songs can emerge shaped by stillness, landscape, the history of place, and shared experience.
Whether you’re an experienced writer or just beginning, you’ll be supported by a team of deeply intuitive facilitators:

Reg Meuross – guiding songwriting craft, storytelling and song developmentKatie Whitehouse – offering creative direction, mentoring and space-holding for your artistic voiceSuthering – leading a vocal/performance workshopother special guests tba

What to Expect
Across the three days, you’ll move between structure and spaciousness:
– Group writing sessions and creative prompts– Small group song clinics with personalised feedback– Opportunities to collaborate and co-write– Song sharing in a supportive, attentive environment– Q&A sessions on craft, creativity and the music world– Vocal and performance coaching session– Time to walk, rest, reflect and reconnect– Guided meditation for lyric writing– Morning walk/mediation/stretching (for those who wish)

There will also be an unplugged live concert from Reg Meuross and Suthering on Wednesday evening for retreat participants and limited members of public. Days unfold gently, with time for good food, walks, conversation, and the simple pleasure of being among others who care about songs as much as you do.

ALL FOOD vegetatarian/vegan

ALL ROOMS You’ll be in Grade 1-listed Sharpham House, within the surrounding grounds and parkland, thought to have been laid out by Capability Brown We are positioned within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to nature, amid breath-taking scenery on the banks of the River Dart. You can make your own hot drinks in each room, and towels are provided. Because Sharpham House is a Grade 1-listed mansion (with limits to the changes we are allowed to make to the building), few bedrooms come with an en-suite bathroom and toilet. There are shared bathrooms on every floor.
