The Cotswolds Creative Retreat

A large, two-story brick house with white window frames and a small front yard with well-maintained grass and bushes, during sunset.

Sunday 20th September to Wednesday 23rd September

Whichford, The Cotswolds

Living room with beige sofas, striped and solid pillows, two lamps with patterned shades on side tables, wooden coffee table with plant and candles, view into dining area with six chairs, pendant lights, and kitchen with windows and stone accents.


A Creative Retreat at Wood Farm House

We are so excited to invite you to join us for a few days of making in the Cotswolds, designed to reignite your creative spark.

The retreat is for anyone looking to get in touch with their creative side and discover the joy of making friends, fun and things.

Through daily workshops, delicious food, local exploration and plenty of time to recharge in beautiful surroundings, the retreat will leave you feeling inspired, restored and ready to bring more creativity into everyday life.

Nestled on the edge of the picturesque village of Whichford, Wood Farm House is a beautifully restored Cotswold farmhouse surrounded by rolling countryside, winding lanes and some of England’s most charming villages. With impeccable interiors throughout, the house combines character with modern comfort, creating a warm and welcoming space to slow down, switch off and reconnect with your creativity.

Complete with cosy corners, generous communal spaces and beautiful views the farmhouse offers the perfect setting for a few days of inspiration, rest and making. Whether you're curled up with a sketchbook, enjoying a cup of tea in the garden or gathering around the table for a long lunch, every detail has been chosen to encourage a slower pace and a fuller cup.

A spacious kitchen with a large wooden dining table and ten chairs with checkered bows, two hanging cone pendant lights, and a marble backsplash with open shelving and windows with curtains.

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, decorative pillows, a rustic wooden coffee table, and large windows that let in natural sunlight and offer a view of a garden with green trees and colorful flowers.

The Retreat Includes

Daily Creative Workshops

Sarah of Thread The Word will lead us through a variety of creative pursuits, from embroidery and watercolour to collage and creative journalling. Drawing inspiration from both our surroundings and everyday life, the workshops are designed to help you see that creativity isn't something reserved for artists, it's available to all of us.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or reconnecting with an existing practice the aim is to leave you with renewed confidence and plenty of ideas to continue creating long after the retreat ends.

Wine Tasting Experience

We’ll be joined by Tatiana Humphreys, aka The Little Grape, whose mission in a glass is to simplify wine and inspire confidence. Learn more about what you like, dislike and how to put this into words. 

Focusing on real-world experiences and everyday choices, she has distilled ten years of wine experience into what you actually need to know.

Delicious Seasonal Food

We’ll enjoy plenty of delicious meals inspired by the season. Think leisurely wholesome breakfasts, nourishing lunch spreads, a slice of something sweet for afternoon tea and feasting over candlelit dinners with new friends.

Creative Field Trips

One morning we'll head to nearby Moreton-in-Marsh for its famous Tuesday market, one of the largest and oldest weekly markets in the Cotswolds. Held in the heart of the town, the market has been a local tradition for centuries and brings together farmers, artisans, antique dealers and independent traders from across the region.

We’ll browse stalls filled with seasonal produce, flowers, vintage finds, homewares and local delicacies, before wandering the town's independent shops and cafés. Bring a notebook, sketchbook or camera and gather inspiration from the colours, textures and characters you encounter along the way.

We’ll also take a stroll over to Whichford Pottery, a family run pottery workshop to browse the handcrafted items and take inspiration for our own ideas. 

Recharging and Relaxing

An important part of creativity is creating space. There will be plenty of free time to slow down and simply be, whether that's taking a walk through the countryside, reading in the garden, sketching from a cosy chair or enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea.

Shared Joy

Whether it's learning a new skill, sharing works-in-progress, gathering around the table or ending the day in conversation, this retreat is about the joy of coming together to create, connect and be inspired.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble backsplash, a kitchen island with a marble countertop, four bar stools with woven seats, and two windows with white curtains.
Interior view of a hallway with black and white checkered flooring, white panel walls, and a staircase with decorative carpet runner. Features include a wall mirror, small table with a lamp and potted plant, coat hooks, and three hanging pendant lights.
Living room with a gray sofa, various pillows, a side table with a lamp, and a wall decorated with multiple framed art pieces and a framed British Railway sign.
Person in floral dress pouring red wine into a wine glass.
Living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a mirror, a chandelier, a brown sofa, a light green armchair, a wooden coffee table, and decorative items.
A lush garden with colorful flowers, green bushes, and trees, featuring an outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, and a brick house with a basketball hoop on the wall against a partly cloudy sky.

Sample Itinerary

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  • A leisurely breakfast at the farmhouse 

  • Browse the Tuesday market at Moreton-in-Marsh, explore the antique centre and independent shops, stop for coffee and gather inspiration for the day's creative workshop.

  • Gather around the table for lunch made with fresh seasonal ingredients

  • Sarah will guide us through a creative workshop designed to help us reconnect with the joy of making. From embroidery and watercolour to collage and creative prompts inspired by our surroundings, the sessions are relaxed, playful and need absolutely no experience. The point is to enjoy the process and not worry about the outcome.

  • Take a countryside walk or settle into a corner of the farmhouse with a cup of tea and slice of cake 

  • Whether it’s a relaxed dinner or an intimate wine tasting led by The Little Grape, we’ll end our days around the table together celebrating good food, company and conversation.

Rooms and Pricing

The retreat is intentionally intimate, with a maximum of eight guests. Whether you join with a friend or come on your own, our hope is that you'll leave feeling inspired, having made lasting connections with the other guests.

Prices are shown per person sharing or as sole occupancy for those that would prefer a room to themselves. Prices are full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and include all creative workshops, activities, local excursions and materials.

A neatly made bed with a red upholstered headboard, white bedding, and multiple throw pillows in shades of gray and white. A wooden nightstand holds a white lamp, a vase with dried flowers, and a few books. A brass reading light is mounted on the wall above the nightstand.
A small bathroom with a blue vanity with a white marble top, gold fixtures, and a white toilet with a wicker basket on top. The wall features two framed art prints and a mirror. The flooring is gray hexagonal tile, and part of a shower with marble tiles and gold hardware is visible.

Master Bedroom

The largest bedroom in the house, featuring a kingsize bed and private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. 

Launch Offer until midnight 12.07.2026
£845 per person sharing | £1,691 sole occupancy

Normal Rate
£995 per person sharing | £1,990 sole occupancy

A cozy bedroom corner with a bed featuring a pink and white striped headboard, patterned pillows, and a ruffled pink pillow. A white nightstand holds a vase of baby's breath flowers, a small stack of books, and a lamp with a woven shade. The wall behind is white with paneling, and a brass wall light is mounted above the nightstand.
A cozy bedroom corner with pink cabinetry, a window with a floral roman shade, a small vanity with a mirror, and a bed with a textured blanket.

Double Bedroom One

A tranquil double bedroom with a shared large family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Launch Offer until midnight 12.07.2026
£722 per person sharing | £1,445 sole occupancy

Normal Rate
£850 per person sharing | £1,700 sole occupancy

A bedroom with sloped ceiling covered in wallpaper with small red, blue, and white floral patterns. Two beds with red headboards and white bedding are on either side of a blue dresser. The dresser has diamond and striped patterns and gold knobs. Two wicker lamps with scalloped shades sit on the dresser, flanking a framed picture that displays the letters 'WTD' and a duck painting. Small windows with white trim are on either side of the dresser.
A small bathroom with patterned wallpaper, a white toilet, a red vanity with a marble top, a gold faucet, a potted plant, a mirror, and gold fixtures.

Twin Bedroom

A charming attic room with twin beds and private ensuite shower room. Perfect for friends coming together or guests happy to share.

Launch Offer until midnight 12.07.2026:
£637 per person sharing | £1,275 sole occupancy

Normal Rate
£750 per person sharing | £1,500 sole occupancy

A bedroom with a bed featuring a patterned headboard and decorative pillows, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a standing lamp, and a wall-mounted reading light
A cozy bedroom corner with a pink upholstered armchair, a light blue desk, and a decorative fireplace. A mirror with a black beaded frame hangs above the desk, flanked by two small wall sconces. On the mantle, there is a vase with greenery, a small potted plant, and a framed portrait of a person wearing a cowboy hat.

Double Bedroom Two

A tranquil double bedroom with a shared large family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Launch Offer until midnight 12.07.2026
£722 per person sharing | £1,445 sole occupancy

Normal Rate
£850 per person sharing | £1,700 sole occupancy

Practical Information

The retreat begins on Sunday 20th September with arrival from 5pm and ends with departure by 9am on Wednesday 23rd September.

  • The nearest station is Moreton-in-Marsh, which is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the farmhouse.

    Direct trains run regularly from London Paddington, with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes, making the retreat easily accessible from London and the South East.

    We will be happy to help coordinate shared taxis from Moreton-in-Marsh station for guests arriving around the same time.

    Direct trains run regularly from London Paddington, with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes, making the retreat easily accessible from London and the South East.

    We will be happy to help coordinate shared taxis from Moreton-in-Marsh station for guests arriving around the same time. ends with something we're proud to share.

  • The farmhouse is easily accessible by car and there is parking available on site and in the local village.

    Approximate driving times:

    London: 2 hours
    Oxford: 45 minutes
    Bristol: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Birmingham: 1 hour

  • For guests travelling from elsewhere in the UK or overseas, if you would like advice on travel arrangements, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Testimonials from previous guests…

  • "Very special and a perfect way to relax and learn new skills in the most beautiful setting with the absolute best hosts"

  • "I left feeling total relaxation and joy in creating and meeting new people"

  • "I loved the focus on creativity but with no pressure for a specific outcome - focus on the process not the product"

  • "Even when we had an itinerary, everything felt gloriously unhurried and nothing was too much trouble. "

About Your Hosts

Woman in a long floral dress with curly blonde hair standing outdoors on gravel, with large wine barrels and green ivy in the background.

Georgina Brisby

Georgina is a Creative working in the advertising industry. She has spent the last 12 years as a writer working across a range of clients from IKEA, KFC, Amazon Prime, Lurpak and TK Maxx.  During her recent maternity leave, while craving a creative outlet, she began writing and illustrating a weekly Substack called Mumfiltered. What started as a personal newsletter is now growing into a community centred around creativity, conversation and bringing women together through events, workshops and retreats.

She believes some of the best ideas emerge around a dinner table, over good food, with people you've only just met. Her retreats are designed to create exactly that kind of space. Relaxed, inspiring and full of interesting conversations.

Outside of work and parenting, she enjoys writing, drawing and cooking and has catered for events, parties and most recently retreats. 

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A woman sitting on a beige sofa, smiling, holding a notebook and pen. She is surrounded by colorful pillows and in front of her is a set of colored markers. The living room has teal walls with framed artwork and quotes, a red lampshade on a decorative lamp, and a cozy, stylish ambiance.

Sarah started Thread The Word six years ago, creating bespoke hand embroidered pieces on off cut and remnant fabrics that would otherwise be sent to landfill.  A focus on circularity and using what already exists in new ways is evident in all her work and she encourages others to do the same. With a huge love for all things handmade, one of her greatest joys is sharing that love with others and encouraging them to pick up a pen/paintbrush/needle and give it a go themselves. As many tell her nervously at the start of workshops, they were “rubbish at art at school”, she leads with enthusiasm reminding us that we all have a creative side to explore.

She has worked with brands such as Liberty, Space NK and Ganni as well as individual clients commissioning her work. She has just returned from an Artist in Residency at Olepangi Farm in Kenya where she enjoyed leading creative sessions and experimenting more with mixed media work inspired by her surroundings there.  

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Book Your Place

To secure your place please complete the enquiry form with your desired room. If you have any questions about the retreat just pop them in the message box and I’d be delighted to help.

If you’d prefer to email me directly please contact georginabrisby@gmail.com