Wales, United Kingdom
Out & Wild Reading Retreat - Glasbury - 20th to 22nd November
A Weekend of Books, Rest & Connection.
Overview
A weekend of books, rest and good company at Chapel on the Green, in the heart of the Black Mountains near Hay-on-Wye. Friday – Arrive to tea, cake, and a cosy welcome — share your all-time favourite book, then settle in for quiet reading and a home-cooked dinner, followed by an author talk. Saturday – Optional morning yoga and a hearty Hobbit's breakfast, then a guided tour of Hay-on-Wye with local bookseller Tom Owen of Gay on Wye, and time to browse the town's famous bookshops. Afternoons are yours to rest, read, or wander, before a book-themed autumn feast and fireside reading in the evening. Sunday – A guided nature walk exploring the landscape as if reading a text, bringing a reflective close to the weekend. Throughout – Full board with vegetarian, vegan and indulgent home-cooked food from resident chef Matthew, plenty of free time to read, journal, or simply be still. Two nights, full board, all-inclusive of talks, walks, and gatherings — a retreat for readers who want to slow down and reconnect with books, nature, and each other. Not staying over? Non-residential places are also available if you'd like to join us for the days without the overnight stay.
Hosts
Zoe Berryman
Zoe is the Head Curator for Out and Wild Festival.
Zoë is a literature enthusiast whose passion for reading began at an early age with Enid Blyton’s Enchanted Wood.
She studied English Literature at University and works as a Social Media Manager
She has led local and online book clubs, and is always on the lookout for new authors to add to her overflowing book shelves which hold everything from Virginia Woolf to Mary Oliver.
Zoë loves to dedicate her free time to music, books, and the great outdoors, especially with family and friends.
Hay-on-Wye is one of her favourite places to visit.
Schedule
Throughout the weekend, Full board with vegetarian, vegan and indulgent home-cooked food from resident chef Matthew, plenty of free time to read, journal, or simply be still.
Arrive to tea, cake, and a cosy welcome — share your all-time favourite book, then settle in for quiet reading and a home-cooked dinner, followed by an author talk.
Optional morning yoga and a hearty Hobbit's breakfast, then a guided tour of Hay-on-Wye with local bookseller Tom Owen of Gay on Wye, and time to browse the town's famous bookshops. Afternoons are yours to rest, read, or wander, before a book-themed autumn feast and fireside reading in the evening.
On Sunday morning, join us for a guided nature walk designed as a way of “reading the land”. We’ll invite you to notice details in the landscape - patterns of trees, sounds of water, play of light and shadow as though they are lines of text, bringing a reflective close to the weekend.
Sunday
Accommodations
King room with ensuite
20 - 22 November 2026
£450 per person for a shared double - £900 for single occupancy
King room with shared bathroom
20 - 22 November 2026
£425 per person for a shared double - £850 for single occupancy
Twin room - shared bathroom
20 - 22 November 2026
£400 per person
Twin room - shared bathroom
20 - 22 November 2026
£400 per person
Triple room - Bunk bed & single - shared bathroom
20 - 22 November 2026
£350 per person
Off site ticket for the weekend.
20 - 22 November 2026
£250 per person - Come along for the weekend and arrange your own accommodation.
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Venue
Chapel on The Green, Glasbury, Powys, Wales
Chapel on the Green is a gothic Chapel build in 1866, and is run as a retreat centre near historic book town Hay-on-Wye. With close access to the Black Mountain range, Brecon Beacons and the River Wye, the Chapel is a perfect place to retreat, explore the Welsh national parks and relax into the magic of building itself.
FAQs
There will be a mix of rooms. This will include shared twins, King and a triple room.
There is a Campsite behind the Chapel for anyone wishing to use.
As with all Out & Wild Retreats prices will be good value and include your food, drinks as well as yoga, nature walk and Hay-on-Wye visit.
Room prices start from £350 and there will be a payment plan.
We do not offer refunds but you can sell on. Please note there will be a £15 admin fee.
No, you can stay off site and still enjoy all the Retreat has to offer. There are many rentals in the area and a campsite in Glasbury.
