Name: Concept & Development Retreat - Oct 2025
Start: 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9, UK

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You have the choice of bringing a script you’ve already started to work on, or bring three concepts for new work. With the help of our talented industry professionals, you’ll narrow the concepts down to the one that has the best shot at development into a viable screenplay. Our mentors will then help you create the building blocks of a great screenplay from the ground up, and you’ll still have plenty of time to write and relax with other creatives at the spectacular Dunskey estate.Don’t miss the private shuttle! There is only one from Glasgow to Dunskey, which will leave at approximately 1 pm on October 17, 2025. We recommend arriving into Glasgow on October 16th and enjoy what the city has to offer. The next day you’ll arrive fresh at Dunskey Estate and ready to write!Types of Rooms available:Single: private room with ensuite bathroomShared: private room with two beds and ensuite bathroomCouples: private room with either a king bed or two beds and ensuite bathroom (one writing participant/one non-participant) 

Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9, UK

Concept & Development Retreat - Oct 2025

Ignite the Spark Retreats

with our three mentors (includes one-on-one time)

Writing program

Time with actors

Private bedroom

All Meals

served with dinner and some special activities

Wine

roundtrip between Glasgow and Dunskey Estate

Retreat transportation

some daytime & evening activities included

Special activities

Meet your fellow attendees before the retreat and participate in a creative exercise together.

Pre-Trip Zoom call

Airfare to the UK

Any accommodations and meals in Glasgow are not included.

Glasgow Pre-Retreat

Travel, accident, baggage, health, or life insurance.

Insurance

Some services (massages etc.) are optional and are charged by the Estate.

Some activities

Cocktails and additional drinks are not provided by ITS but can be charged to attendee’s room for payment upon checkout.

Alcohol

for drinks at the bar or any paid activities

Gratuity

Born from a shared love of storytelling and a vision to create a truly transformative experience, Ignite the Spark Retreats is the brainchild of two accomplished screenwriters/filmmakers, Robin Bradford and John Strong. They envisioned a retreat company where creativity would flourish, ideas would take shape, and meaningful connections would be nourished.

So join us, and let’s ignite that spark together! We can’t wait to see where your storytelling journey takes you.

Single Room (Private)

Priced per attendee, but requires two. Choice of King bed or two beds; with ensuite bathroom

Couples Room: one writer/one non-writer

Shared Room - Female

Shared Room - Male

You have the choice of bringing a script you’ve already started to work on, or bring three concepts for new work. With the help of our talented industry professionals, you’ll narrow the concepts down to the one that has the best shot at development into a viable screenplay. Our mentors will then help you create the building blocks of a great screenplay from the ground up, and you’ll still have plenty of time to write and relax with other creatives at the spectacular Dunskey estate. Don’t miss the private shuttle! There is only one from Glasgow to Dunskey, which will leave at approximately 1 pm on October 17, 2025. We recommend arriving into Glasgow on October 16th and enjoy what the city has to offer. The next day you’ll arrive fresh at Dunskey Estate and ready to write! Types of Rooms available:Single: private room with ensuite bathroomShared: private room with two beds and ensuite bathroomCouples: private room with either a king bed or two beds and ensuite bathroom (one writing participant/one non-participant)

About this trip

If you must cancel, you will forfeit your $1000 USD deposit. However, you may apply the deposit toward a future retreat within 15 months of the original retreat date. Cancellations made prior to June 17, 2025 will be refunded 100% (minus the deposit and $150 administration fee). Cancellations made between June 18, 2025 and July 31, 2025 will result in the loss of the deposit, the administration fee, and $500. Cancellations made after July 31, 2025 will result in the forfeit of all fees paid. We reserve the right to cancel the retreat for any reason, although every effort will be made to not do so. If we have to cancel the retreat, you will be refunded 100% of your payment.  Our full refund and cancellation policy can be found on our website at:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ignitethesparkretreats.com/terms-and-conditions">https://www.ignitethesparkretreats.com/terms-and-conditions</a>

Cancellation Policy

Travel insurance is STRONGLY recommended. ITS Retreats has partnered with and suggests Wanderwell, a Certified B Corp travel insurance agency. Wanderwell offers a modern, comprehensive trip protection style plan designed to cover the most common issues related to trip cancellation, interruption, delay, medical expenses, lost luggage and personal effects, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and more. At least 1% of your purchase premium price will be donated to the Planet Impact Fund through 1% for the Planet network. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gowanderwell.com/affiliate/ignite-the-spark/">https://www.gowanderwell.com/affiliate/ignite-the-spark/</a> Ignite the Spark Retreats LLC is not a travel agency, nor insurance company. We cannot warrant products by a third party. We are simply providing information based on what is given by the agency. Please read the terms and conditions as outlined on their website.

Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)

Concept & Development Retreat - Oct 2025 in Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9, UK

Concept & Development Retreat - Oct 2025

Concept & Development Retreat - Oct 2025

About this trip

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Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)

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