“The writing retreat was a most productive week to focus on my novel with great support, delicious food and a beautiful house. I’ve found the feedback extremely helpful for the first draft of my novel, insightful and sensitive, rigorous and supportive. I’m about to go again this summer after a gap of several years, and know that just being at Le Verger will kick-start my stalled novel!” S. Hyman (novelist) London
“When I first heard of Le Verger, I was told it was a magical place. I was not disappointed. You've created something very special at Le Verger and I cannot wait to return each year. Every time you provide a safe, welcoming place to work in complete peace and tranquillity, without distraction. But more than that, you are also writers and readers who care passionately about words and you invest your time into helping us shape our work into what it has the potential to be. Readers who care passionately about words, you invest in helping writers shape our work into what it has the potential to be. “We now think it's ready to go out to agents” is a massive relief to hear as I respect your opinion very much. I simply wouldn’t have a novel or an agent without Le Verger. Thank you doesn’t cut it.” K. Smith (novelist) UEA, Norwich
“About to do my fourth writing retreat at Le Verger and still impressed by the wide spectrum of talent; fantastic foods; service of the hosts, comfortable rooms; and beautiful countryside.”
J. Cooper (novelist) Southend
“…all meals including a communal dinners with wine, transport to and from the airport, an optional excursion to a market, the cost for five nights full board, good company, feedback and a shared goal –– very good value indeed!”
K. Swindlehurst (screenwriter, novelist), Cambridge
“A retreat at Le Verger is an idyllic serene sanctuary for creatives. Informal and flexible sessions with the screenwriting tutor during the day, time alone to reflect and write, to walk in the beautiful environs or to read and rest. The time is yours and the whole experience brought me back to my script with curiosity and joy. David and Michèle are gracious, generous hosts. We were collected us at the airport, had an outing to a local town on market day, and were served delicious home cooked meals with local wines. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm. The chat with fellow writers stimulating and constructive. Just the tonic needed as an antidote to a busy life.” Melissa K. (screenwriter) London
“Thank you for your kind hospitality, wonderful food and feedback on my writing! I achieved such a lot in these 5 days - the group feedback sessions gave me the courage to cut and delete those passages I’d had problems with - and I managed to finish my sixth Chapter!”
Chris, King;s Lynn
“It doesn’t get much more rural than Le Verger! A beautiful, tranquil, characterful setting – I’ve been several times in eight years and will keep going as long as David and Michèle are running their retreats. And for as long as they’ll have me!”
S. Baker (short story writer & novelist) Cambridge.
“David and Michèle are not just good hosts, they get totally involved in your writing
Le Verger is clean and comfortable and welcoming. I'm going back and looking forward to it. They mean it when they say Committed to your writing!” Anne Marie Eeles, (TV comedy TV) UK“Le Verger is a place of sanctuary, support and inspiration I return to again & again.”
Daisy Black (poet, novelist, artist, filmmaker, circus performer), Norwich.