Place-Based Changemaker Writing Retreat 2026

The world needs more authentic stories about new ways of living, working and cultivating change. More practitioners need to be supported in their writing and curating of these stories.

Come and join us in a dedicated writing space for changemakers and practitioners who have been living and working in place for a long time, with so many rich stories about the ups and downs and reality of what it takes to do this work. But are struggling to make the space to develop and write them.

We know it’s intense doing this work - and takes so much - so come and be held by this regenerative land. Sometimes it takes stepping away from the place you live and work to have the perspective and insight to share the stories.

It might be a blog or article, a whole series of stories or the beginnings of a book. It could be scoping an audio or photo series and another way of bringing to life your experiences. Or you might not know what the format is yet, but you have the intention to write and would love a dedicated space and support to do so.

Louise Armstrong and Anna Birney invite you to join them from 2-6 November 2026 for a writing retreat at 42 Acres near Somerset, UK. We will lightly host the space to support the writing process, which might include daily check-ins, as well as offer 1:1 or group coaching sessions where required as well as peer accountability and support.

For all retreat information, visit the School of System Change website.

If you have any questions, email Anna at anna@schoolofsystemchange.org.