A nurturing Residential Creative Retreat
Finding inspiration in the natural world, being in community, and nurturing your creativity
Nature journalling and sketchbook skills - Nurturing the Creative Impulse and Refilling the Well
8th - 10th April 2025
A residential retreat on the edge of Sheffield in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, woodland, resident owls, and the natural world….…the perfect environment to unwind, experience community and be inspired to sketch and paint
Based in a stunning Grade II listed cottage located up a track and off the beaten path
From the tiniest star-shaped mosses to the vast sweep of valley before us, our sketchbooks record the slow time we have spend contemplating our environment. When we sketch and paint we look more fully and for far longer than usual as we do our best to understand and capture the beauty. We connect with nature on a deep and personal level and we are nurtured.
Back to Nature with nature Journalling, sketchbook skills, exploring new materials and techniques, sharing inspiration.
Away from the usual day to day pressures; encouraging slow time with moments of deep relaxation, simple meditation (and digital detox if you wish*)
Community - Sharing meals, inspirations, cooking, and living space. There will be an opportunity to share some light cooking tasks (full instructions given), You will share a bathroom and bedroom with one other person (the rooms are large with one or two extra beds so plenty of space to find your cosy corner). I will be organising lift shares to limit car use as much as possible
Time to share, time to be alone in nature, time to Refill the Well and return renewed You are invited to look after yourself, take time out when needed, participant in group activities as much and as little as you wish.
Arriving Tuesday 8th between 4 - 6pm for evening meal at 6.30pm
Leaving Thursday 10th by 3pm
Art materials provided - sketchbooks, watercolours, drawing materials etc
Breakfasts, evening meals and hot drinks and cakes provided. Bring your own lunch for Wednesday and Thursday - either a packlunch or food to share
Limited to 6 places - Early bird price £185 before the end of February, standard price £250 - email me to express an interest and to book your place. Contact me if these costs are beyond your means to enquire about accessing a concessionary place
* Digital Detox - you have the option of turning your phone off for the duration of your stay. I can provide a contact number for you to share in case someone needs to get hold of you due to an emergency. This allows you to switch off and unwind from the outside world for a time
Wyndell Cruck Cottage - A stunning three-bedroom Grade II listed cottage resting in Midhopestones near Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire. Original features. Fantastic country views. Near a National Park. Woodburning stove. More info about Wyndell Cruck Cottage here
8th - 10th April 2025
A residential retreat on the edge of Sheffield in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, woodland, resident owls, and the natural world….…the perfect environment to unwind, experience community and be inspired to sketch and paint
Based in a stunning Grade II listed cottage located up a track and off the beaten path
From the tiniest star-shaped mosses to the vast sweep of valley before us, our sketchbooks record the slow time we have spend contemplating our environment. When we sketch and paint we look more fully and for far longer than usual as we do our best to understand and capture the beauty. We connect with nature on a deep and personal level and we are nurtured.
Back to Nature with nature Journalling, sketchbook skills, exploring new materials and techniques, sharing inspiration.
Away from the usual day to day pressures; encouraging slow time with moments of deep relaxation, simple meditation (and digital detox if you wish*)
Community - Sharing meals, inspirations, cooking, and living space. There will be an opportunity to share some light cooking tasks (full instructions given), You will share a bathroom and bedroom with one other person (the rooms are large with one or two extra beds so plenty of space to find your cosy corner). I will be organising lift shares to limit car use as much as possible
Time to share, time to be alone in nature, time to Refill the Well and return renewed You are invited to look after yourself, take time out when needed, participant in group activities as much and as little as you wish.
Arriving Tuesday 8th between 4 - 6pm for evening meal at 6.30pm
Leaving Thursday 10th by 3pm
Art materials provided - sketchbooks, watercolours, drawing materials etc
Breakfasts, evening meals and hot drinks and cakes provided. Bring your own lunch for Wednesday and Thursday - either a packlunch or food to share
Limited to 6 places - Early bird price £185 before the end of February, standard price £250 - email me to express an interest and to book your place. Contact me if these costs are beyond your means to enquire about accessing a concessionary place
* Digital Detox - you have the option of turning your phone off for the duration of your stay. I can provide a contact number for you to share in case someone needs to get hold of you due to an emergency. This allows you to switch off and unwind from the outside world for a time
Wyndell Cruck Cottage - A stunning three-bedroom Grade II listed cottage resting in Midhopestones near Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire. Original features. Fantastic country views. Near a National Park. Woodburning stove. More info about Wyndell Cruck Cottage here
