A Newquay based weekend retreat to stretch, write & reconnect. With sisters Laurie & Gem. All levels welcome. Accommodation not included.

A gentle non-residential weekend by the sea to slow down, soften & reconnect with your body & your notepads. Led by sisters Laurie & Gemma Bolger expect nourishing yoga, cosy writing sessions & a space to come as you are & indulge in some serious YOU TIME!!

***Ticket includes all workshops & materials including yoga equipment….oh & a carefully curated goodie bag of treats to keep you company over the weekend!***

Accommodation & Food not included & for 15% off when booking at SeaSpace self catered apartments you can email us for a discount code anytime here! lauriebolger@me.com

https://sea.space

Locals feel free to join us...we'd love to see you!

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Weekend Itinerary

Friday 18th September

Check in/Arrival 3pm

Free time to enjoy SeaSpace

Arrival Pizza & Poetry (pizza included)

Slow Flow & Words - Restorative Yoga & Journalling

Saturday 19th September

Stretch & Scribble - Morning Yoga & Journalling

The Creative Writing Breakfast Club - Group Workshop

Free time - Optional extras such as massage, padel, surf lesson, 1-2-1 writing tutorial available to book.

Coastal Walk & Sea Dip Optional Activity

Soundbath - Group Workshop

Bedtime Meditation

Sunday 20th September

Beach Yoga with Gem ...breathe in the sea!

Book Club with Laurie...create your own zine.

Reflections & Tea.

Sea Dip (optional) & Warm Goodbyes

Come as you are & leave feeling grounded, inspired & a little more like yourself. 🌊

Optional Extras (not included in ticket price)

* Accommodation at SeaSpace (15% discount, includes access to the health club & pool) if you'd like to be aired up to share a room just message us & we'll try our best to help you here!

* 1–2–1 Writing Tutorial with Laurie Bolger

* Group or Private Surf Lesson with Blue Surf School

* Book a Padel Court at SeaSpace

* Reflexology or Massage

T&C: Optional extras, food and accommodation NOT included in ticket price (with the exception of Poetry & Pizza on night one)

Timetable subject to change.

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Laurie Bolger is a London-based writer and founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club. Her work has been featured at Glastonbury Festival, Roundhouse, Tate, Sky Arts and BBC platforms, and she was shortlisted for Young Poet Laureate for London. Winner of The Moth Poetry Prize and shortlisted for the Sylvia Plath, Bridport and Forward Prizes Laurie has over a decade of experience leading creative workshops that celebrate individuality and community. She has collaborated with Google, Liberty, Choose Love and Mind UK, among others. Her books include Makeover (The Emma Press), Spin (The Poetry Business) and Lady (Nine Arches Press), exploring resilience, love, and working-class identity.

www.lauriebolger.com | Instagram @lauriebolger_ | Twitter @lauriebolger

“a poster girl for how to write a poem”

Under the Radar

“If I could jump inside her poems I would…I imagine it’d be lovely & warm in there”

Hollie McNish

“If you ever want a cosy, creative, calming place to explore writing, Laurie's sessions are just perfection…”

Breakfast Club Scribbler 2025

Gemma Bolger discovered and fell in love with yoga whiles sailing the seas working long hours as a stewardess on board a luxury super yacht. Practicing on the floor of her small cabin, she found yoga not only fantastic exercise but an amazing stress release and relaxation. Shortly after returning to land, Gem completed various teacher training courses in Ibiza and London - 200-hour vinyasa, freestyle fitness yoga, kids and family yoga and a yoga diploma.

Now teaching on the beach and in various studios and hotels in Newquay, Gem enjoys leading a creative feel-good class. Modifications and options are always available, laughter is encouraged and falling over is part of the fun.

https://www.bluesurfschool.co.uk | Instagram @gem.and.i.yoga

FAQ's

What meals are included?

Pizza on arrival. At other meal times, you can please yourself. Either visit the restaurant or cafe on site. If you have booked to stay at SeaSpace, the apartments all have great kitchens!

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes! For pizza night on the first evening we will ask for any dietary requirements and Veggie, Vegan & Gluten Free options are available in the cafe.

What time can we arrive?

Please arrive ar SeaSpace by 6pm on the Friday. Our final workshop will finish around 4pm on the Sunday.

Can I share a room with my friend?

Yes, subject to availability. Please book this through SeaSpace direct & do ask us for the 15% discount code when booking!

How do we get there?

Check out flights to Newquay Airport or a train or bus to Newquay. All are under a 10 minute drive to SeaSpace.

Is there parking?

Yes SeaSpace has plenty of free parking.

Booking & Cancellation

Once you’ve booked your spot, the following applies:

6+ months before the retreat: Full refund

3–6 months before: 50% refund

Less than 3 months: N

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