Where Stories Line The Streets
Finding bliss in Hay-on-Wye
Dear Friend
How are you today?
I’m feeling rather fine, the sun is shining, and it’s Friday, and I’m off on a bookish adventure to one of my favourite places in the whole wide world.
With the arrival of spring’s gentle warmth, my soul begins its regular longing for a trip to one of Britain’s most beguiling destinations - the utterly gorgeous hamlet of Hay-on-Wye. Nestled along the English-Welsh border and cradled by the majestic Brecon Beacons, this bibliophile’s paradise has an irresistible pull, beckoning me back time and time again. A place where I get to lose myself amongst its winding lanes and treasure filled boutique stores.
I’ll let you into a little secret, if you’re joining my “Creative Unblocking” weekend retreat with Emma Gannon in November, this stunning bookish town is only 6 miles from our retreat venue. I know, a day trip to Hay should be on every creatives bucket list!
From the moment I turn off the motorway and meander deeper into the lush patchwork countryside, a sens…