From February 2009

Writer's retreats

If you are a writer seeking time and space to create your masterpiece, this is the ideal place. Retreat to the hills and work in peace.

If you are less experienced but seeking to hone your skills, one to one or small group help is available. Sue's site will give you an idea of the kind of work done here.

Walk in the morning to charge up your energy. Return to the peace and quiet of the cottage to turn your thoughts into words. Work to your own rules or try new forms with flexible exercises - as much or as little as you like. Discuss your work and receive friendly, informed suggestions for its improvement. Meditate on your new skills in the quiet dusk of the countryside, and in the morning wake refreshed and ready to write more.

Writer's retreats (extra to the agency booking of the accommodation) can be pre-booked and paid for via PayPal. To discuss your requirements and fees, mail sue at dawbank. co. uk.

Fell pony information and books

See the Fell Pony Society, Fell pony Museum, Maps and Sue's site.

Carriage Driving

We teach traditional English coaching style rein handling, harness fitting, carriage types, fitting the carriage and putting to, reasons for the methods used and safety, adapting techniques for driving trials, ring craft and etiquette, driving cones etc. Driving tuition is totally unlike riding lessons! You get 1-2-1 attention throughout.

Beginners and novices are our speciality and are most welcome. Sue and Jen are fully insured to teach with either our ponies or yours. See Carriage Driving In Cumbria, telephone or email sue at dawbank. co. uk to discuss details.