- Event Date: 11/05/2026
Literary/ Expressive Writing Journey in the UK: Fostering Insight, Inspiration & Rejuvenation
Event Details
- 9am
- Various UK locations
- From £5444.00
Event Description
This excursion-retreat weaves together the inspirational power of strikingly beautiful locations with literary pilgrimage, lively literary discussions, and expressive writing for wellbeing.
During this 12-day UK adventure, participants will be invited to respond to stirring poems and prose pieces of English, Welsh and Scottish authors within sites associated with their life and creative work. In this program, we will travel through varied landscapes, savor restful stays in delightfully scenic surroundings, and visit historically significant places within the Cotswolds, southeast Wales, Liverpool, the Lake District, and Edinburgh. As we savor the charms and literary vibe of these places, we will enjoy numerous opportunities to amplify our sensory perceptions, experience playful creativity, gather rejuvenating memories, and gain personal insight, as we respond to stimulating writing prompts.
Registration for this trip is now open, and the final date to pay your deposit and register is December 5, 2025, but you are encouraged to register as soon as possible to hold your place in the tour. Contact Geri Chavis at ggchavis@stkate.edu to receive a detailed brochure and for answers to any questions you have. Arrangements for this trip are made by Sovereign Tourism, based in London.
Program Leadership by Geri Chavis, Founder/Convener of MN Poetry Therapy Network, Professor Emerita, St. Catherine University.
Included in the cost of the programme:
- Teaching, facilitating and preparation of literary materials by Geri Chavis,
- Accompaniment by a London-based blue-badge guide throughout the tour,
- Accommodations at Four Star Hotels,
- Private, deluxe motorcoach for transfer and touring, handling of luggage,
- Seventeen meals including full breakfast daily, and six dinners,
- Entrance fees and activities,
- All gratuities,
- Group travel insurance,
- Assistance along the way from Sovereign Tourism, based in London.
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- Event Date: 11/05/2026
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