KSP Writers' Centre Retreats

The KSP Writers’ Centre features three private self-contained cottage retreats available exclusively for writers to hire.



Set against the backdrop of Perth’s Darling Scarp, these retreats give you the opportunity to shut yourself away in a beautiful atmosphere to write, write, write.



These comfortable cottages built in 2007 boast modern facilities and old-fashioned charm. Designed in the style of celebrated Australian novelist Katharine Susannah Prichard’s original 1930s studio, lovingly built for her by her husband, the cottages are set amongst wild sprawling gardens with city skyline glimpses.



When you need a break from the page, all you need to do is walk outside and emerse yourself in the beautiful KSP gardens. Take your breakfast and morning coffee onto the main house Jarrah verandah and admire the bushland views, or sit in one of our many outdoor nooks and have a chat with the resident magpies.



The majestic John Forrest National Park is just a fifteen minute walk away, and a short bus trip from Old York Road will take you to nearby cafes, supermarkets, restaurants, book shops, pubs and retail stores. The Swan Valley region, known for its humane produce and award-winning wineries, is only 15 kilometres away—an ideal location for a day out.



Perfect for writers of all kinds, the retreats are especially beneficial for poets, novelists, PhD students, and editors looking to create new work or fine-tune a manuscript—or anyone wanting an escape from the daily grind.



Daily, weekly or monthly accommodation is available all year round. Guests must have a literary or artistic purpose for their stay. Plenty of parking space is available with easy access to public transport.



The Centre offers a 40% discounts to current KSP members. Please quote promotional code MEMBER when booking. Note your membership status will be verified by staff prior to confirmation.