Suffolk Mansion and Art Retreat
Escape, Explore, Create
Join us for a special all inclusve retreat at the magnificent and beautiful Nedging Hall, Suffolk. We will take you on a journey of relaxation in luxury, inspiring walks through the Suffolk countryside and help you reach your creative side.
We will have exclusive use of the hall and amenities so you will have a time creating memories.
During the stay, not only will you experience this wonderful accommodation but you will be guided on local walks of the grounds and area as well as Art workshops.
Nedging Hall
Our base and accommodation. Nedging Hall is a historic estate located in Suffolk, England. It features a stunning Georgian house set within beautiful grounds and gardens. The hall is known for its architectural elegance and picturesque setting.
Art Workshops
You will get time to nourish your inner Artist on this mindful and replenishing retreat. Under the guidance of Zoe Potter.
Connect with the beauty of Suffolk landscapes and immerse yourself into nature, tuning into your senses whilst you walk with Paul and Zoe gathering thoughts and inspiration as you go.
Be gently guided, inspired and supported by Zoe as you create unique pieces of Art to take home and remind you of this very special experience.
This is suited to all from complete beginners, to those who create for fun and relaxation to practising or well established Artists. Zoe’s gentle teaching style, creative guidance and encouragement will have all feeling relaxed and confident to fully enjoy this creative well being experience together.
Outline Itinerary
Weds afternoon arrival and greeting
Get to know each other with a short, fun creative activity to get your senses tuned in, release any creative blocks and to help you gently recover from your journey and to help you let go of everyday pressures before enjoying a delicious evening meal and drinks together.
Thursday
Option of an early pre-breakfast swim in the stunningly beautiful pool at the hall.
Eat a nourishing breakfast before heading off on a walk guided by Paul.
There will be plenty of opportunity to take photographs, with tips from Paul and Zoe.
Make notes, jot down , words, feelings, colours and textures in your sketchbook, even make quick sketches or write short poems encouraged by Zoe.
Enjoy a sit down cooked lunch at the Bildeston Crown
After the walk and lunch there is an opportunity to rest or maybe have a game of tennis on the grounds courts.
Afternoon Art Activity with Zoe.
Started by a gentle seated stretch, with relaxation music and essential oils,
this afternoon will be your opportunity to really let your creativity flow.
Zoe will guide you to create pieces of work inspired by your morning explorations.
We will then enjoy another gorgeous meal together in the grand dining room.
Evening activity, writing our thoughts as poetry whilst we enjoy a drink and wind down together.
Friday
You can take a swim in the pool before breakfast and a shorter morning walk, encouraged to breathe deeply, to notice small details in nature and the bigger aspect of the wonderful Suffolk landscape and skies that reach for miles.
Creative conclusion
Before saying our farewells and heading home, we will select our favourite pieces, collage compositions of our work, adding card mounts to make framing easy once home when we can sit back and enjoy the memories we captured through our creative hand.
What’s Included
- Accommodation in Nedging Hall
- All meals
- Art workshops
- Guided walks
- Use of all hall amenities
Next Retreat Dates
16 – 18 Oct 2024
Prices
Please note that spaces are limited. All prices included all the above.
- Single Room Occupancy – £750 pp
- Sharing room with partner/friend – £500 pp
