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Welcome to our annual programme of courses and events. In 2016, we are delighted to welcome many new faces to our course programme including Andrew Griffiths, Ivor Twydell, Mary Reynolds

Thompson and Masashi Minagawa.

Other tutors include Chloe Goodchild, Satish

Kumar, Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Martin Sandbrook, following their attendance at Seed Festival: Planting Big Ideas in 2015.

We are also delighted to be hosting the Rising Women Rising World programme, alongside the many other trainings we host here.

Hawkwood is not just about learning – it is about the whole experience from the beautiful setting and the excellent tutors to the delicious food!

We look forward to seeing you at Hawkwood in 2016.

Alicia Carey Principal

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03 Rising Women Rising World

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24 Creative Arts Summer School

42 Artists Residencies

44 Booking Q&A

46 Volunteers

47 Our Catering

48 Hire our Venue

Welcome to HAWKWOOD January – December 2016

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Mary Reynolds Thompson

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www.hawkwoodcol lege .co.uk

Welcome to Hawkwood, an ethical centre providing courses,

facilitating training, offering venue hire and home of the

Centre for Future Thinking.

Our vision is about creating the world we want for now

and our future. We are a place that convenes people and

organisations from many disciplines in support of creative

endeavour, a flourishing society and a sustainable environment.

We aim to nurture and develop creativity that is personally

fulfilling and resource people to respond positively to our

current and future societal and environmental context.

Founded in 1948, Hawkwood is a registered charity and its

educational activity supports the wellbeing of people and

planet through diverse approaches. Situated in a Grade II

listed 19th Century country house, Hawkwood is surrounded

by 42 acres overlooking the Severn Vale, and includes

sustainably managed woodland, gardens and farmland

located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Hawkwood’s Centre for Future Thinking programme provides a space for people to come together to explore their own and society’s values, and to question and debate the future of a rapidly changing world.

We invite innovative thinkers to address key issues

through a series of keynote events, dialogue days and

educational programmes.

This year we welcome Satish Kumar, Gill Coombs

and Martin Sandbrook amongst many others.

See pages 3, 7, 12, 16, 18, 34, 35 and 43.

Previous contributors include: Charles Eisenstein (Author

of Sacred Economics), Natalie Bennett (Green Party

Leader), Juliet Davenport (CEO Good Energy), Ed Gillespie

(Futerra and author of Only Planet), Jonathon Porritt

(Forum for the Future) and Arthur Potts Dawson (Economy

and Ecology of Kitchen).

Visit our website to see our talks on YouTube and

our latest programme:

www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/centreforfuturethinking

Rising Women Rising World In collaboration with Hawkwood’s Centre for Future Thinking

Rising Women Rising World is a growing, vibrant community of women on

all continents who take responsibility for co-creating a world that works for all.

The custodians of this mission are a committed group of professionals, who, over the

past 30 years have been shaping their respective fields: economics, business,

governance, security, health, ecology, media, culture, arts, education, spirituality and

indigenous wisdom. Our global network, power of collaboration and strategic

approach brings this work to fruition. The training and development programmes

empower women and men to reshape and rebalance the world.

Rising Women Gatherings Second Monday evening of every month at 8pm from 11 January by donation

Inner Action Foundation Workshop Friday 1 – Sunday 3 April Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June Friday 4 – Sunday 6 November This workshop is for people who care

deeply about the world, who know that

our current direction must change if

there is to be a future for our

grandchildren. It is for women and men

who have already developed self-

awareness and live consciously, who

are committed to building their inner

power in order to take effective action

in shaping the future.

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Facilitator TrainingMonday 10 – Friday 14 October This Facilitator Training will enable those

who are suitably qualified to deliver the

basic Inner Action course, as part of the

Rising Women Rising World core curriculum.

£875

Karen Downes brings 30 years of

business experience from a highly successful

international career as an entrepreneur,

business consultant, facilitator and

performance coach. She has also worked as

a campaigner on the ground in India and

Bangledesh with The Hunger Project.

Hetty Einzig is an independent executive

coach, trainer and facilitator working globally

with individuals, teams and groups in the areas

of leadership development, transpersonal

coaching and emotional intelligence, across

corporate, private and public sectors.

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Happy New You!Friday 8 – Sunday 10 January An uplifting, inspiring and practical

weekend to help you find positive new

directions for 2016. We’ll sample a

range of evidence-based techniques

that raise and recover well-being.

You will come away with your own

personal toolbox of happiness

boosters, which open the gateway to

a flourishing life full of purpose,

resilience and happiness.

single £260; shared £225; non-res £180

Miriam Akhtar mapp is a positive

psychologist and one of 100 global experts

who contributed to the World Book of

Happiness. She is passionate about sharing

the scientifically-grounded habits of

happiness. She works as a coach & trainer

and is a happiness champion in Bristol. She

is the author of Positive Psychology for

Overcoming Depression and the co-

presenter of the Happiness Training Plan.

The Sacred ClownA New Year RetreatFriday 8 – Sunday 10 JanuaryThis weekend explores The Sacred

Clown through dance, stillness, mime,

improvisation, meditation and the red

nose. Infused with mindfulness, we will

explore a sense of arriving into the

moment. We will let our imagination

support and lead us to discover a sense

of wonder and play at the New Year.

Open to beginners and those with

more experience.


Reuben Kay studied at the Fool at Heart

School of Sacred Clowning under Didier

Danthois; including a three year course

The Sacred Clown as Healer (1996-98).

He now runs his own Sacred Clown

workshops and for 15 years, he has

performed widely as a mime clown.

January Day Courses & Events

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Nia DanceYael HochenbergSunday 10 January 9.30am – 5pmCombines dance and martial arts forms

to soul stirring music.

£70

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Wild WritingKevan ManwaringEvery Wednesday from 13 January 7.15pm – 9.15pmA ten-week evening writing course to

explore new edges in self-expression.

£75

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From Scarlatti to the 60sCraig OgdenFriday 22 January 8pm – 9pmConcert by chart topping

classical guitarist.

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The Kitty Campion Clinic Detox RetreatSaturday 2 – Thursday 7 January A New Year complete detox retreat to

transform your life! Daily yoga, a

4 day organic juice fast, liver flush,

deep tissue massage and colon

hydrotherapy. Matrix Regeneration

Bioresonance massage and Cell and

Matrix Regeneration is used to heal the

kidneys, liver, lungs and colon.

Everyone will receive two massages,

4 MRT’s, 4 CMR’s and two colonics.

A rare opportunity to detox with an

expert in this field.

single room residential stay £850

all inclusive

Dr Kitty Campion is a pioneer in the field

of energy medicine, as well as a trained

medical herbalist, iridologist, an extensively

trained bodyworker with 38 years of

experience. Kitty will be joined by a number

of therapists on this retreat.

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Meaningful Work: Fulfilling LifeFriday 22 – Sunday 24 JanuaryAre you happy in your job? Do you feel

your work is appreciated? Is your work

aligned with your personal values?

In today’s working world, increasing

numbers of people are saying no to

some or all of these questions. Through

discussion, creative activity and

individual reflection, you’ll get a deeper

understanding of your unique gifts,

more clarity about the difference you

want to make in the world, and some

first steps towards doing work you love.

A free follow-up 1:1 coaching session

via Skype is included for those who’d

like it.


Gill Coombs MSc describes herself as a

Thought Provoker. Author of Hearing our

Calling, she brings a diverse work history,

many years of coaching and group

facilitation, a relaxed, friendly, compassionate

approach and a deep commitment to the

importance of finding our calling in the world.

February Day Courses & Events

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Who am I Without my Work?Nigel WestawaySaturday 6 February 9.30am – 5pmConstructive guidance for people

approaching or in recent retirement.

£75

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Earth Voice ChoirLara ConleyFirst Tuesday of every month 6pm – 7.30pmPlayful improvised harmony and

original songs. Open to all, no auditions.

£7

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Acupuncture ClinicSam May LicAc, MBAcC

Tuesdays all year 10am – 1pm£15 – £25

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Yoga for Ease and FreedomKatie Lloyd-NunnWednesdays all year 5.45pm – 7pmGentle, relaxing yoga in the Scaravelli

style. Please contact Katie in advance

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3Mindful DrawingFriday 15 - Sunday 17 JanuaryMindful Drawing is an exploration of

drawing as meditation and is suitable

for all levels. Inspired by the work of

Frederick Franck, author of The Zen of

Seeing, the emphasis is on process

rather than outcome. This fascinating

method stimulates us to observe the

beauty of everyday life and capture its

essence in simple drawings.


materials list is sent on booking

Anna Black has been teaching

mindfulness since 2006 and is the author of

Living in the Moment (Cico Books, 2012) and

the forthcoming Living in the Moment @

Work. She is the UK’s only certified and

licensed Drawing on the Right Side of the

Brain teacher.

Guitar MasterclassFriday 22 – Sunday 24 JanuaryA masterclass opportunity to study with

one of the best classical guitarists of

our generation. This enjoyable, intense

weekend study course is suitable for

experienced players and advanced

students with a minimum skill level of

Grade 8 guitar. There will be ensemble

work as well as masterclass tutorials.


Craig Ogden is principal lecturer in guitar

at the Royal Northern College of Music in

Manchester, visiting lecturer at London’s

Royal College of Music, associate artist of

the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and

director of the Dean & Chadlington Summer

Music Festival. He has also recorded

extensively and has reached No 1 in the

classical charts with his albums The

Guitarist, Summertime and Summer Guitar.

Hear Craig Ogden in concert From Scarlatti to the 60s Friday 22 January 8pm

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Helen ChadwickFriday 19 – Sunday 21 FebruaryA creative, rewarding and accessible

weekend for anyone who would like to

try composing songs. Starting with

simple phrases and harmonies, we will

build up songs in different ways,

working individually, in pairs and in

small groups. Bring along any texts or

poems you would like to compose into

songs, and musical instruments are

welcome too. Suitable for people with

some experience of harmony singing.

single £280; shared £245; non res £195

Helen Chadwick is a performance

creator, singer and composer whose work

has been commissioned by the Royal Opera

House, English Touring Opera and the BBC.

She has written over 250 songs and has

recorded 10 albums.

Exquisite Japanese EmbroideryMonday 21 - Friday 25 FebruaryThis unique art form originated in

Buddhist temples and is used for the

elaborate decoration of Kimonos. This

rarely taught skill has been based at

Hawkwood for over fifteen years. Using

traditional methods and techniques you

will produce truly stunning works of art

and learn about Japanese culture. All

levels are welcome.


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Jackie Hall has worked with needlecraft

for over 20 years and Japanese Embroidery

for 18 years. She has exhibited in England,

New Zealand, and United States and at the

World Exhibition in Tokyo.

This course also runs on 24 – 27 April, 17 – 21 July and 13 – 17 November Please see our website or call the

Hawkwood office for more information.

Folk Orchestra and Ukulele WeekendFriday 12 – Sunday 14 FebruaryWhatever acoustic instrument you play

(ukulele, fiddle, fretted instruments,

whistles/flute, squeeze boxes or

similar) you’re welcome! You are also

welcome if you would like to sing. We’ll

work through about eight tunes and

songs, splitting into smaller groups

where necessary. Then we’ll come back

together for a recorded whole

‘orchestra’ performance on Sunday.


Jon Bennett is a multi-instrumentalist

specialising in singing, fretted instruments,

bodhran and whistles. He has taught

individuals and groups at festivals and

events across the country and is based

in Oxford.

Winter Rest-ivalSunday 14 – Thursday 18 FebruaryLooking for some space for rest and

renewal in a quiet time of year?

There will be daily mindfulness

practice, writing, meditation and

Qi Gong or yoga, as well as time in

nature and painting. Delicious home-

cooked food and pampering

therapeutic treatments are on offer.

Come with a partner or make new

friends in a cosy, beautiful setting.


Margot Henderson is a Scots-Irish poet,

storyteller and community artist. She

teaches mindfulness meditation and is a

Cultural Creative Specialist with The Art of

Mentoring UK.

Katie Lloyd-Nunn teaches yoga in the

Scaravelli style and loves being outdoors in

nature or gardening with others. She is part

of the Hawkwood team.

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An English OrpheusCelebrating John Dowland, his friends and successorsFriday 4 – Sunday 6 MarchA wonderful opportunity to study with

one of the world’s most renowned

sopranos, Dame Emma Kirby and

lutenist David Miller. This course will

include masterclasses and group work

and all voice types are encouraged to

apply as the repertoire will include

Dowland songs in one, two and four

parts. Applications are due by Friday

29 January 2016. Please call the office

01453 759034 for the application

process. Observers rates available,

please enquire.


Emma Kirkby DBE is an English soprano

singer and early music specialist.

David Miller is a long established soloist

and well known as an accompanist and

continuo player on lute, theorbo and

early guitars.

Showcase sing-through concert 2.30 – 3.30pm on Sunday 6 March

Flutes Inspired with Elisabeth HobbsFriday 11 - Sunday 13 MarchDo you love playing the flute? Would

you like to improve your flute skills in

an encouraging and supportive

environment? Elisabeth’s focus is on

helping you to make real progress in

your flute-playing journey. This

intensive weekend course includes

flute choir, chamber music, and

technique classes.There will also be

yoga and Feldenkrais sessions to deal

with tension in your playing and the

opportunity to work on issues around

performance anxiety.


Elisabeth Hobbs is an internationally

acclaimed flautist, teacher and ensemble

director. She specialises in working with

adult students through Flutes Inspired.

She is editor of the flute magazine PAN,

and is currently collaborating with Sir James

Galway on his biography.

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Viol ConsortsFriday 26 – Sunday 28 February This weekend is run by two well-known,

experienced players and can include

opportunities to play from facsimiles.

Care will be taken to form groups of

compatible players. A good level of

playing and sight reading is expected

and pre-formed consorts are also

welcome. Players with Renaissance

viols are welcome to bring their

instruments. Early application is advised.


Jane Francis (Baroque cello, viola da

gamba) is well known as both a teacher and

freelance performer. David Hatcher

(cello, viola da gamba) has recorded with

Anthony Rooley, Evelyn Tubb and Bach

Collegium of Japan, among others.

They have both performed with Dame Emma

Kirkby DBE.

March Day Courses & Events

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English Orpheus ConcertSunday 6 March 2.30pm – 3.30pm£10 to the Eileen Nesfield-Cookson

Bursary fund

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Therapeutic Balm MakingJonathan CodeSunday 6 March 9.30am – 5pm£80 including materials

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Ecology and Society Satish KumarSaturday 12 March 8pm – 9.30pm £7

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Introduction to MeditationNicola BelleSaturday 19 March 9.30am – 5pm£70

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Men in Transition Jay Ramsay and Nick ClementsSunday 20 March 9.30am – 5pmDiscuss and share challenges in life.

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Friday 11 – Sunday 13 MarchJoin Satish Kumar for a weekend of

exploration and discussion. The future

well being of humanity and the earth is

dependent on a new world view in

which the care of the planet,

nourishment of the soul and the

nurturing of the human community are

integrated and seen as a continuum.

Our reverence for the earth, our care of

the soul and a just order in society

represent a vision of sustainability,

spirituality and justice.


Satish Kumar, a former monk and

long-term peace and environment activist,

has been quietly setting the global agenda

for change for over 50 years. Editor of

Resurgence magazine, he is also a guiding

spirit behind Schumacher College and

appears regularly on BBC Radio’s Thought

for the Day and Midweek.

Public Talk Saturday 12 March 8pm – 9.30pm

The Naked VoiceLiberate your self-leadership skills and true authority: spoken-sung voice communication for the collective soulThursday 31 March – Friday 1 AprilThis short course is the beginning of an

ongoing enquiry with Chloe Goodchild

at Hawkwood, designed for singers,

voice practitioners and those who

recognise the power and potential of

sound as a creative pathway of the

soul. Participants will need to have

worked with Chloe before and to have

an established vocal and devotional

practice in their own lives.


Chloë Goodchild is an international

singer and innovatory educator. The Naked

Voice Charitable Foundation is dedicated to

the transforming practice of self-awareness

and conscious communication skills,

through spoken and sung voice, together

with experiential research into the voice as

one of humanity’s most untapped

resources for personal and global evolution

and transformation.

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Aurora Wind Chamber Music CourseFriday 8 – Sunday 10 AprilFor the seventeenth successive year,

the Aurora Ensemble returns to

Hawkwood to run their popular Wind

Chamber Music Course. The course is

open to all players of the flute, oboe,

clarinet, horn and bassoon – grade 5 or

above. Early booking is advisable for

flutes and clarinets as these

instruments tend to become

oversubscribed first! For more

information on repertoire and further

course details please see the

Hawkwood website.

Please note registration for this course

is between 10am – 11am on Friday.


Prize winning wind quintet, The Aurora Ensemble, will be visiting Hawkwood as

part of their busy 2015 – 2016 season.

Gwenllian Davies (oboe), Andrew Mason (clarinet), Stuart Russell (bassoon) Helen Shillito (horn) Maxine Willis (flute).

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Overcoming Performance Anxiety for MusiciansElmer PorterThursday 7 April 1pm – 9pm £75

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Painting the Seasons: SpringLiri FilippiniSaturday 9 April 9.30am – 5pm£75

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Money UnveiledArthur EdwardsSunday 10 April 9.30am – 5pmMake sense of finance and money

with an expert tutor in economics and

financial literacy.

£70

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Discovering WinePublic Talk and Wine tasting Monty WaldinSaturday 23 April 8pmPublic talk on organic and biodynamic

wine with wine tasting .

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Discovering WineFriday 22 – Sunday 24 AprilMonty Waldin’s down-to-earth

approach to wine and passion for

biodynamics was revealed in his

Channel 4 show Chateau Monty. Join us

for a weekend to learn about the

history of wine, tastings and how to

make wine. This weekend will enable

you choose and enjoy wines with

renewed confidence.


Monty Waldin is a biodynamic wine

writer, critic, consultant and wine grower and

a leading authority on organic wine and

biodynamic wine. In 2007 he was the star of

the Channel 4’s Chateau Monty, following his

project to establish a new biodynamic

vineyard in the south of France. He currently

lives in Tuscany and will be coming to the UK

for this course.

There will be an open talk and wine tasting at 8pm on Saturday 23 April

Running with the Mind of MeditationFriday 29 April – Sunday 1 May This weekend is for new, casual or very

experienced runners. It is about

running and the mind that runs!

There will be an introduction, guided

mindfulness/awareness meditation,

group discussions and a chance to talk

one-to-one with the tutors about

meditation and your running style and

any problems that you encounter.

Our runs will take us into the

beautiful Cotswold landscape

surrounding Hawkwood.


John Seex is a psychotherapist,

organisational consultant and part-time

runner! John has also been practising and

teaching meditation for over 20 years and is

a student in the Shambhala tradition.

Henry Astor is a film maker based in

Oxfordshire and an avid runner who

regularly competes in ultramarathons and

tries to practice running meditation on a

daily basis.

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Introduction to Sounding BowlsTobias KayeSunday 1 May 9.30am – 5pmLearn to play sounding bowls sculpted

from wood and tuned with strings. £75

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Creative Writing ToolkitFiona LongsdonWednesday 11 May – Wednesday 22 June 9.30am – 11.30amA 6 week course. £70

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The Dark Night of the SoulWilliam MeaderFriday 20 May 8pmPublic Talk on Esoteric Philosophy.

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Speaking with Confidence Nicola BelleSunday 22 May 9.30am – 5pmAcquire the skills to express yourself

naturally, effectively and with clarity.

£70

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1 Open DayAn enjoyable day for the whole family!

Monday 2 May 10am – 5pmFree taster workshops from our

extensive 2016 programme, stalls,

delicious home-made organic food

and ice cream, children’s activities,

live music and singing, Maypole

dancing and more. Last year we

welcomed over 1,000 people to this

special day. Come and join the fun!

Free entry

Parking £3 per car

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Laughter Yoga RetreatConnect with your zest for lifeFriday 6 – Sunday 8 MayHow do laughter practices help you

come alive, connect and engage? How

do they lift your mood and spirit? Why

are hundreds of thousands of people

worldwide now using them? It’s

surprising this ancient practice was

ever forgotten. Come and experience

how laughter yoga and natural laughter

skills (NLS) inspire, energise and help

heal people’s lives.


Joe Hoare co-authored with the Barefoot

Doctor, Awakening the Laughing Buddha

Within. He trained in laughter yoga with Dr

Kataria in 2002 and his Bristol Laughter Club

is the longest-running series of laughter

yoga workshops outside India. He works

with clients in all sectors of life: business,

charity, education & personal.

“It is time to take laughter seriously.” Dr Madan Kataria

Mindful LeaderFriday 13 – Sunday 15 MayIn both professional and personal

leadership roles, the pace and

pressures of the modern age can often

leave us struggling to cope. The

practice of mindfulness offers a fresh

approach to meeting these challenges.

This course will teach us how to be

mindful leaders and how to combine

traditional business and leadership

skills with training of the mind so as to

enhance focus, clarity, creativity,

resilience and compassion.


Ivor Twydell is a coach, facilitator and

mindfulness teacher who specialises in

conscious leadership. With extensive

personal experience of leading in

challenging environments, he now works

with his clients to facilitate greater

self-awareness and a change in mindset and

beliefs so they can lead from their heart

and intuition as well as head.

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Esoteric Philosophy with William MeaderFriday 20 – Sunday 22 MayThis intensive study weekend based

upon the Ageless Wisdom teachings

will be of interest to those familiar with

the writings of Alice Bailey and the

literature of Theosophy. William’s

passion is to teach people the deeper

implications of modern spiritual

development and the means to

express the soul more effectively in the

outer world.

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William Meader has been a student and

international teacher of esoteric philosophy

for over 20 years.

William will give a public talk on Friday 20 May 8pm

Reclaiming the Wild SoulWriting from Earth’s landscapesFriday 20 – Sunday 22 MayThis writing course introduces

participants to five landscapes of the

Earth; deserts, forests, oceans and

rivers, mountains and grasslands, as

aspects of our own psyche and souls.

Together, these Earth archetypes form a

vibrant foundation for self-discovery

and a pathway to wholeness. We’ll

deepen our journey into the great Earth

matrix through contemplating a

mandala, poetry writing and journal

reflection and sharing. No previous

writing experience required.


Mary Reynolds Thompson is an

international teacher and facilitator of poetry

and journal therapy, and serves as core

faculty for the Therapeutic Writing Institute

in Colorado. Her book Reclaiming the Wild

Soul is described by Brian Swimme as “a

gateway into the great spiritual journey of

our time: that of non-dual consciousness,

also called spiritual ecology”.

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Russian Choral GemsFriday 27 – Sunday 29 MayJoin celebrated choral conductor Gavin

Carr to explore some of the most

glorious music ever written. ‘Russian

Choral Gems’ will feature masterpieces

by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, and

Rachmaninov. Gavin studied with

famed Russian soprano Galina

Vishnevskaya and has performed in

Russia. No previous familiarity with

Russian chorus necessary – all will be

revealed, in an engaging

and thoroughly relaxed weekend

exploring this life-enhancing music!


Gavin Carr is a celebrated conductor and

baritone of international standing, with wide

experience in both the opera and choral

worlds. Director of the Bournemouth

Symphony Chorus among others, he

regularly conducts workshops and

performances around the world with a host

of top choirs and orchestras.

Sustainability Toolkit: Introduction to Systems ThinkingFriday 27 – Sunday 29 MayThis introductory course makes the link

between sustainability and systems

thinking, and offers some tools for

working with complexity and

uncertainty. By the end of the course,

you will have been introduced to

systems thinking and its relevance to

sustainability, learning how to apply it

in practice, through action experiment,

the key tool in the systems toolkit.


Martin Sandbrook has been an

accountant, a senior manager, a consultant

and a university lecturer. He now combines

his interest in sustainability and systems

thinking with his experience in management,

supporting people to make the shift to a

more systemic approach to action and change.

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LifelinesLife Drawing, a Language of the Senses Friday 24 – Sunday 26 JuneDiscover the richness and vitality of life

drawing. A unique approach supporting

a natural, spontaneous response to the

models’ gestures and movement using

watery ink, earth pigments and lots of

paper! This instinctive form of life

drawing is freeing for artists of all levels

and offers a new vocabulary for

expressing yourself through drawing.


materials extra £25

Morag Donnelly BA Fine Art, artist and

dancer has deep insight into the craft of life

drawing, based on 15 years’ experience as

both model and as guide. Her mentor is

Meriel Gold (Hoare), former pupil of

Cecil Collins, whose drawnhome courses

are internationally renowned. She is

accompanied by her partner, musician and

life model Paul Cerigo.

“Like pure oil for a rusty body and soul.” M. Tobita, Artist

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Cloud AppreciationSaturday 11 June 9.30pm – 5pm Join us for an inspirational day to learn

everything there is to know about

clouds. Learn to identify the many

cloud formations, understand the

science of clouds, enjoy a journey

through the sky in art and literature

and discover why cloudspotting might

just be the perfect antidote to the

pressures of the digital world.

£75

Gavin Pretor-Pinney is the founder of

The Cloud Appreciation Society, a global

organisation he set up to fight ‘blue sky

thinking’. He is also the co-founder and

creative director of The Idler magazine

and author of bestselling The Cloudspotter’s

Guide and editor of A Pig with Six Legs and

Other Clouds.

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The Healing Art of the Voice in Celtic ShamanismThursday 7 – Sunday 10 JulyThe human voice’s ability to heal, to

express our innermost being and

spirituality, is often neglected, yet to

sing is to touch the deepest parts of

ourselves, bypassing all barriers.

We will explore the use of the voice in

shamanic practice, using toning and

keening to access our inner worlds,

and exploring the use of chant.

Based upon the musical modes of

ancient Ireland.


Cait Branigan is a healer working within

the traditions of Ireland. She works with

individuals at her healing centre in Co.

Wexford, and teaches internationally.

Caitlín Matthews is a writer, singer and

shamanic healer. Her latest book is The Lost

Book of the Grail, with John Matthews.

Fertility: A holistic approachFriday 8 – Sunday 10 JulyA weekend of talks, workshops and

practical advice illuminating the holistic

approach to fertility, intended for

anyone trying to conceive either

naturally or with the aid of conventional

medical interventions. The course

offers an informative overview of the

subject, nutritional advice,

acupressure, Qi Gong and meditation.


Sam May is an experienced

acupuncturist. He brings over 20 years

experience of teaching in both clinical and

traditional settings.

Natalie McGrorty is a holistic-healthcare

practitioner, with particular expertise in

supporting women and their partners to

realise optimal fertility. She brings a wealth

of knowledge and over 15 years of

experience to her practice, which includes

health coaching and diet nutrition education.

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Singing Bowl InitiationTon Akkermans and Carolina SchomperTuesday 19 – Wednesday 20 JulyFor experienced singing bowl

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Create a Singing BellTon Akkermans and Carolina SchomperThursday 21 – Friday 22 JulyForge your very own singing bell with a

master craftsman.


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Natural NavigationFriday 8 July 9.30am – 5pmThis fascinating course provides a

general introduction, practical

instruction, basic celestial theory and a

chance to practice some of the skills on

a walk in the Cotswold countryside.

Participants are guaranteed a unique

insight into the subject with the help of

Tristan’s unique collection of natural

navigation photographs and video.

No previous experience is necessary.

£80

Tristan Gooley is author of several books

and a navigator. He has led expeditions in

five continents and has walked and studied

in some of the remotest regions on Earth.

He has written for the Sunday Times, the

New York Times, the BBC, The Financial

Times and many other periodicals.

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Madrigals & Motets!Sunday 10 – Wednesday 13 JulyCome and join us to sing some of the

most exquisite examples of vocal

chamber music ever written. Beautifully

crafted, wonderful to sing and full of

passion, our programme includes

madrigals, motets and a few surprises.

For experienced singers or those

comfortable with sight singing.


Andrew Griffiths is a founder member

of the choral group Stile Antico and has also

worked as a conductor at Glyndebourne,

ENO, Scottish Opera, WNO, Chicago Opera

Theatre and with the BBC Symphony and

Scottish Symphony Orchestras.

“Conductor Andrew Griffiths demonstrated a keen sense of style and dramatic momentum, drawing superb, stylish playing…” Opera Today

Summer Rest-ivalSunday 17 – Thursday 21 JulyDo you long to slow down? This is an

invitation to make some space for rest

and renewal. There will be daily

mindfulness practice, writing,

meditation and Qi Gong or yoga, as well

as solo time in nature and painting.

Delicious home-cooked food and

pampering therapeutic treatments are

on offer. Come with a partner or make

new friends in a beautiful setting in

high summer.


Margot Henderson is a Scots-Irish poet,

storyteller and community artist. She

teaches mindfulness meditation and is a

Cultural Creative specialist with The Art of

Mentoring UK.

Katie Lloyd-Nunn teaches yoga in the

Scaravelli style and loves being outdoors in

nature or gardening with others.

“Deeply touching… like a pilgrimage to my heart.”

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Create a Singing Bowl A meditative process with a master craftsmanFriday 15 – Tuesday 19 JulyGenerations of smiths and

coppersmiths have dedicated their

work to the search for the One Perfect

All-Transcending Sound. Under Ton’s

friendly, professional supervision you

will learn the technique of forging to

create your own singing bowl. The

rhythm of metal work, the heat of the

forge and the process of shaping your

own instrument in an outdoor studio

offers a unique combination of physical

and spiritual engagement.

single £640; shared £565; non-res £450.

materials extra £25 – £50

Ton Akkermans is a gifted blacksmith

from Holland with extensive knowledge

of singing bowls and metal instruments of

ancient Tibet. He is assisted during the

course by Carolina Schomper, a

dancer, artist and energy worker.

A concert, initiation day and day workshop are offered after the course

ShintaidoFriday 22 – Sunday 24 JulyShintaido is based on traditional

Japanese martial arts with the

emphasis on self development and

artistic expression rather than self

defence. The weekend includes a wide

range of movements, some being open

and energetic while others are soft and

meditative. The practice is suitable for

people of all levels of experience,

fitness or physical ability.


Masashi Minagawa was one of the

founding members of Shintaido in Japan.

He is one of only four doshu (masters) in the

world, and so we are fortunate to have him

here in the UK for this course.

Nagako Cooper began to practice

Shintaido in Tokyo in 1994 and has lived in

UK since 1999, raising her family and

teaching in the Stroud area.

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Come and get creative in beautiful summery surroundings! Residential weekends

begin with registration 4pm – 6pm on Friday and end at 4pm Sunday. Day courses

run 9.30am – 5pm. No experience is necessary – everyone is welcome.

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Raku Pottery WeekendFriday 15 – Sunday 17 JulyRaku is all about glazes and experimentation.

Start with decoration and go on to making

simple pots and trying various firing

methods with expert Allen Richards.


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Japanese EmbroiderySee page 9

Create a Singing Bowl or BellSee pages 20 & 23

Nia DanceFriday 22 JulyA fun and invigorating approach that

blends dance, healing and martial arts.

With inspiring world music, Nia makes

the whole body smile and feel alive,

with Yael Hochenberg. £70

Woodcarving Taster DayFriday 22 JulyLearn all the basics about wood and

how to work it to create effects with

different tools and techniques, with

David Lovemore, sculptor in residence.

£75 including materials

Summer Painting WeekendFriday 22 – Sunday 24 JulyExplore your creativity and connect with

the atmosphere of summer with an

Anthroposophical approach to painting

Liri Filippini, artist and art therapist.


including materials

Drawing in Charcoal and GraphiteSaturday 23 – Sunday 24 JulyLearn how to work on a larger scale

with fluid movements using the flexible

media of graphite and charcoal with

artist Nigel Westaway.


Silver Wire Jewellery Monday 25 JulyLynne Churchley will introduce

techniques to make simple drop

earrings, articulated earrings and

beaded bracelets.


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Tuesday 26 JulyThis meditative drawing method

creates abstract art by drawing and

shading simple patterns. Relaxing,

satisfying and creative. Led by Lesley Roberts, certified teacher and coach.


How to Get Your Book PublishedTuesday 26 JulyFor creative writers and would-be

authors with an idea or completed

draft. Published author Nikki Owen

reveals tips from securing an agent to

bagging a book deal.

£70

How to Write a StoryWednesday 27 JulyThis enlivening day with writer Fiona Longsdon will stimulate your

imagination and help you tease out a

story from the everyday material that

surrounds us.

£70

Fabric Printing with FlowersWednesday 27 JulyTransferring colour from flowers and

other plants into beautiful repeat

patterns to make a silk scarf with textile

artist and designer Babs Behan.


Fun with CalligraphyThursday 28 JulyUsing straightforward techniques and

easily accessible materials, Fiona Mitchell will guide you through simple

projects to get you started with calligraphy.


Song WritingThursday 28 JulyBring your ideas and creativity to create

your own song in a supportive group

with singer songwriter Lara Conley. £70

Sketching: Ink & WatercolourThursday 28 JulyA relaxed day of demonstration led

exercises to develop your confidence

in sketching on location with Alison Vickery, popular local artist.

£75 please bring materials

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Dance the Circle RoundFriday 5 – Sunday 7 AugustThis weekend of circle dancing will

explore the myths, folk-lore and iconic

imagery surrounding that most

symbolic of fruits – the apple. Using

both traditional dances and modern

choreographies from around the world,

Stephanie will lead the group on a

merry path of discovery, treading the

green and golden lands under the

apple bough. Time to wander and

spaces for rest and renewal are built

into the timetable. Some dance

experience necessary.


Stephanie Rose celebrates 25 years of

teaching circle dance on this particular

weekend, and is happy to report it is still her

passion and her joy! She leads regular

groups, day workshops and residential

courses, inspiring dancers with her warm

and easy-going teaching style and vibrant,

creative themes.

Qi Gong Meditation RetreatWednesday 17 – Sunday 21 AugustThe main focus of these five days is the

study of Taijiwuxigong (a Qi Gong

system) for self-healing, allowing us to

come more into our real nature or our

true state of being. This is characterised

by an increased sense of physical

health, emotional ease and mental

clarity. The course will be a mixture of

moving, standing and sitting exercises.


Andy Henry is a well-established teacher

and healer in the Qi Gong field with over 20

years working experience. One of the main

influences of his work has been Dr Shen

Hongxun, the founder of Taijiwuxigong and

Buqi healing. He maintains a busy teaching

and treatment schedule in England, Portugal

and Spain.

Drawing with Paper, Cloth and Thread Friday 29 – Sunday 31 JulyExplore observation and expression

and encounter experimental ways of

making marks and developing surfaces

in two and three dimensional

compositions with textile and mixed-

media artist Gizella Warburton.


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Poetic Edges WeekendWriting and self-expressionFriday 29 – Sunday 31 JulyA series of brilliant, original exercises

extends our receptivity and

imagination, bringing us to our

creative ‘edges’ to progress in our

writing craft, with published poet,

author and therapist Jay Ramsay.


including materials

“ I now feel totally inspired and enriched, encouraged and on my way… Well held with care, humility, lightness and humour.”

The Sacred Clown: Summer RetreatFriday 5 – Sunday 7 August From stillness and meditation to

movement, mime and improvisation,

this course offers a gentle, fun and

creative introduction to The Sacred

Clown. There will also be a chance to

unwind in the nurturing space of

Hawkwood and its beautiful grounds.

Open to beginners and those with

more experience.


Reuben Kay studied at the Fool at Heart

School of Sacred Clowning under Didier

Danthois; including a three year course

The Sacred Clown as Healer (1996-98).

For the past 15 years he has run his own

Sacred Clown workshops and has performed

widely as a mime clown.


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woodcarver and how to choose suitable

wood for a project. You will be introduced

to relief carving or in-the-round

sculpture. We will discuss the correct

selection and use of carving tools with

a discussion about purchasing tools,

equipment and maintenance.

All tools will be provided but if you have

your own please bring them.


materials extra £5-20

David Lovemore is sculptor in residence

at Amber Sculpture Studio at Hawkwood.

David has many years of experience

teaching all ages and abilities. He runs

courses all year round in clay modelling,

wood and stone carving and basic casting.

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Kabbalistic Tree BuildingSunday 28 – Tuesday 30 August As a complement to the theory and practice

of Kabbalah this course guides you in

constructing a diagram of the Tree of

Life or Jacob’s Ladder, using acrylic paints.


Jonathon Clark has been a student of

Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi for many years.

Kabbalah Summer SchoolTuesday 30 August – Friday 2 September Kabbalah is a living tradition of universal

principles of existence. In its classical

and contemporary form it is relevant to

every nation and culture and covers the

four worlds of physicality, psychology,

spirituality and divinity. The summer

school includes contemplation, lectures,

guided imagery meditation as well as

time for conversation and walks in the

beautiful grounds and woods.


Kurt Browne and Joanna Lapage-Browne have studied and worked with Z’ev

ben Shimon Halevi (Warren Kenton) since

the 1970s and run courses on the Tree of Life.

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AstrosophyConnecting to the starry worldFriday 26 – Sunday 28 AugustThis experiential weekend combines

astronomy, astrology and spiritual

science. We explore planetary gestures

with eurythmy, we walk the planets’

paths to experience their interaction and

we work on the characteristics of

nodes. The gathering is inspired by the

work of Rudolf Steiner and Willy Sucher.

No previous knowledge required.


Juliette Elgrably is a eurythmist and has

supported the work of the Astrosophy group

for several years.

Ian Bailey works as a biodynamic farmer

at the Grange Village Camphill Trust.

Studying astrology with Hazel Straker in

1991 inspired an enduring interest in the

spiritual significance of the planets.

Make a Sun Hive: a hive for natural bee keepersFriday 26 – Sunday 28 AugustIn conjunction with other like-minded

beekeepers, the Natural Beekeeping

Trust develops and promotes a form of

beekeeping that is holistic, bee-centred

and chemical-free. Join us for an

inspirational weekend to make your own

Sun Hive – a natural hive which involves

weaving the straw skep baskets, which

are built to precise measurements. These

hives are designed by German sculptor,

Guenther Mancke, and represent the

fruits of many years of research into the

nature of the honeybee colony. At the

end of the weekend you will have your

own hive to take away with you.


materials included

Rachel Hanney is an experienced bee

keeper whose tutorial skills are unsurpassed

and whose passion for the sun hive has

inspired numerous beekeepers.

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the philosophical and spiritual

traditions of the East and West. We

explore with Ravi some of the concerns

of eternal wisdom, including the nature

of Ultimate Reality, the spiritual and

material structure of the cosmos, and

the purpose of human incarnation. In

particular there will be a focus on the

teachings of the two major streams of

spirituality, the Abrahamic and the

Indian, and the suggestions which they

propose for spiritual development.

Before 30 June: single £340; shared

£305; non-res £260

After 30 June: single £360; shared

£325; non-res £280

Prof Ravi Ravindra PhD is a visionary,

scholar, and leading international speaker

on religion, science, and spirituality. He is

the author of fourteen books on religion,

science, mysticism, and spirituality.

Ravi will give a public talk on Friday 2 September 8pm

Rest and Restore RetreatFriday 2 – Sunday 4 SeptemberEscape for the weekend and truly rest

and recuperate. Enjoy yoga, mindful

breathing and healing meditation in the

most beautiful of surroundings. Leave

feeling refreshed, relaxed, and aware of

your full potential. No prior experience

of yoga or meditation required – this

course is accessible to all.


Melanie Skinner uses yoga to

transform from the inside out. She is a Yoga

Alliance registered teacher, teaching hatha

flow and restorative classes in Bristol.

“We practice simple yet deep meditation to uncover the truth, sequences which are kind and energising and using breath to calm, inspire, nurture.”

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Flutes InspiredMonday 5 – Thursday 8 SeptemberDo you love playing the flute? Would

you like to improve your flute skills in

an encouraging and supportive

environment? Elisabeth’s focus is on

helping you to make real progress in

your flute-playing journey. This

4-day course includes flute choir,

chamber music, technique classes and

an individual lesson. There will be yoga

and Feldenkrais sessions to deal with

tension in your playing and the

opportunity to work on issues around

performance anxiety.

The course begins at 9.30am


Elisabeth Hobbs is an internationally

acclaimed flautist, teacher and ensemble

director. She specialises in working with

adult students through Flutes Inspired.

She is editor of the flute magazine PAN, and

is currently collaborating with Sir James

Galway on his biography.

Intuitive HerbalismThursday 22 – Sunday 25 September A rich weekend exploring the

abundance of plant medicine growing

around us. By working with individual

plants, you will deepen your ability to

unlock their wisdom. The course is

suitable for healthcare professionals,

therapists or anyone interested in their

own healing and development.


Nathan Hughes BSc (Chem) PGDip

(Herb) MNIMH is a graduate of both

chemistry (with a focus on pharmacology)

and medical herbalism. He has 15 years

clinical and teaching experience and runs

Ruskin Herbal Apothecary.

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Harmony Singing with Helen ChadwickFriday 23 – Sunday 25 SeptemberJoin Helen for a weekend singing her

original material as well as improvising

together. Song themes include

everything from love songs to

neighbourhood narrative and protest.

The course is accessible to singers

with a reasonable level of experience

and able to hold their own part and

a rhythm.


Helen Chadwick is a performance

creator, singer and composer whose work

has been commissioned by the Royal Opera

House, English Touring Opera and the BBC.

She has written over 250 songs and has

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The Naked Voice: A Pathless WaySaturday 1 – Tuesday 4 OctoberWith The Naked Voice, Chloe Goodchild

introduces a range of vocal practices

that reveal the contemplative, creative

and compassionate use of the human

voice, catalysing a depth and presence

that are rare to find. During this retreat,

you will discover the power of your

voice to: Transform the Ways We Listen

– Transform the Ways We Communicate

– Transform the Ways We Live.

Before 31 May – single £400; shared

£350; non-res £285

After 31 May – single £420; shared

£370; non-res £305

Chloë Goodchild is an international

singer and innovatory educator. The Naked

Voice Charitable Foundation is dedicated to

the transforming practice of self-awareness

and conscious communication skills,

through spoken and sung voice, together

with experiential research into the voice as

one of humanity’s most untapped

resources for personal and global evolution

and transformation.

Qi Gong Embodied AwarenessFriday 7 – Sunday 9 October In this weekend we will absorb and

practice grounding, centering, settling,

aligning. We will discover an energetic,

embodied way of understanding the

transformational qualities of Qi Gong

through traditional Qi Gong forms –

Standing Like a Tree, Aligning the Three

Treasures, Dialogue with the Organs,

Qi Lel, Qi Gong Breathing, Meditation

and Visualisation. This course will help

you to bring this practice into your daily

life. Open to all whether you have done

Qi Gong before or not.


Barbara Brown has been practising T’ai

Chi and Qi Gong for over 35 years. She is

co-author of Qi Gong (HarperCollins) and a

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Introduction to MeditationNicola BelleSunday 2 October 9.30am – 5pmA day learning meditation techniques

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Painting the Seasons: AutumnLiri FlippiniSaturday 22 October 9.30am – 5pmExplore your creativity through painting

and colour inspired by Autumn.

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EarthwalkingFriday 7 – Sunday 9 OctoberThis weekend retreat allows you to

spend time connecting with nature and

walking on the Earth with supportive

companions will enable us to let go of

limiting beliefs and ideas that prevent

us from fully experiencing joy and

freedom in our daily life. It’s a chance to

listen deeply to who you are and gain

clarity about what it is you contribute in

this world by the actions you take and

the decisions you make.


Dee Kyne works at the forefront of

social change in health, the arts and the

environment both on a personal and

professional level.

Mindful DrawingFriday 14 – Sunday 16 OctoberThis approach is an exploration of

drawing as meditation and is suitable

for all levels. Inspired by the work of

Frederick Franck, author of The Zen of

Seeing, the emphasis is on process

rather than outcome. This fascinating

method stimulates us to observe the

beauty of everyday life and capture its

essence in simple drawings.


materials list is sent on booking

Anna Black has been teaching

mindfulness since 2006 and is the author

of Living in the Moment (Cico Books, 2012)

and the forthcoming Living in the Moment

@ Work. She is the UK’s only certified and

licensed Drawing on the Right Side of the

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Living The New StoryFriday 21 –Sunday 23 OctoberRecent world events have made the

need for a new story for humanity more

crucial and more obvious to all. We will

spend a weekend looking at

communication, sustainability, group

dynamics, activism and spirituality.

You’ll go away with renewed sense of

purpose and resources to support your

personal and professional life.

single £260 shared £225 non-res £180

Life and Quality in a Biodynamic GardenFriday 28 – Sunday 30 OctoberDuring this course we will explore some

of the underlying thoughts and

imaginations that underpin the

biodynamic approach and learn how

biodynamic measures can be used to

enhance soil fertility, the health and

vitality of flowers and vegetables and

the flavour and wholesomeness of our

food. There will be practical outdoor

demonstrations and plenty of time for

discussion and reflection.


Bernard Jarman has been involved with

biodynamics most of his life, served as

Executive Director of the Biodynamic

Association for over ten years and helped

found Stroud Community Agriculture. He

currently manages Hawkwood’s estate and

offers advice on biodynamic husbandry.

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Movement in the Light Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 NovemberWe invite you to join us for a wonderful,

relaxing and revitalising weekend of

gentle movement, inspiring talks and

guided meditations. Experience for

yourself the love, peace, joy and

personal transformation that arise quite

naturally when we breathe, move

mindfully, and connect our

consciousness to the light. Practising

the holistic arts of Infinite Tai Chi and

Infinite Chi Kung can eventually bring

your whole being into perfect harmony.


Jason Chan is a Tai Chi Master and an

inspiring international spiritual teacher. He

is the author of The Radiant Warrior (Hay

House 2009) and Infinite Abundance (2012)

and founder of The Light Foundation, which

is dedicated to promoting world peace and

harmony through assisting individuals to

find deep inner peace and strength.

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The F. M. Alexander TechniqueFriday 18 – Sunday 20 NovemberThe Alexander Technique is a self-help

psycho-physical method that you can

learn and apply to improve your skill

in any life activity, from everyday

actions to individual specialist activities

such as music or sport. It has been

proved to relieve pain, improve

posture and breathing, and relieve

tension and stress. With the

F.M. Alexander Technique you can look

after yourself and increase well-being

for a lifetime. Suitable for all ages and

experience levels.

course starts 2.30pm Friday


Robin John Simmons has been

teaching the Alexander Technique since

1971. He and his wife Béatrice are co-

directors of an Alexander Technique teacher

training school in Zurich, Switzerland.

Mindfulness & BreathThe science and practice of conscious breathingSaturday 19 – Sunday 20 NovemberLearn and practice how to make your

breathing both conscious and satisfying.

Through mindfulness, exercises and

biofeedback discover the breath’s

pivotal role in physical, emotional and

spiritual health. Learn how to release

yourself from stress-related symptoms

such as persistent fatigue, muscular

pains, anxiety, abdominal discomfort,

and sleep disturbance. Boost immunity

and resilience!

course starts 9.30am Saturday


David Beales FRCP MRCGP worked

within the NHS as GP and physician until

2000 when he extended his holistic practice

by further training in mind/body medicine,

including mindfulness-based stress

reduction and cognitive therapy.

Jonathan Nunn DO (Osteopathy) has

over 30 years’ experience, including as a

clinical tutor at the British School of

Osteopathy and a Harley Street practitioner.

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Passive Voice RelaxationLara ConleyMondays 6pm – 7pmLie down and relax to improvised song.

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Soap MakingJonathan CodeSaturday 19 November 9.30am – 5pmMake 8-10 bars of your very own

soap using oils, aromatic herbs and

dried flower petals to lift winter spirits.


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Stand-Up ComedyChris HeadSunday 20 November 9.30am – 5pmA taster day for anyone interested in

Stand-Up comedy. £70

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Piers AdamsFriday 25 – Sunday 27 NovemberAn exciting and rare opportunity to

work with one of the most charismatic

recorder players of this generation.

The weekend workshop will be tailored

towards its participants and will include

solo or consort masterclasses, larger

scale (multi-choir) ensemble works and

recorder technique.


Piers Adams is leader of the famous

baroque quartet Red Priest and has

performed over 1,000 concerts on four

continents, appeared frequently on TV and

radio and as a concerto soloist he has

performed with the Philharmonia, the

Academy of Ancient Music, the BBC

Symphony and many other orchestras across

the globe.

Aurora Ensemble Autumn Octect CourseFriday 25 – Sunday 27 NovemberOur long weekend focuses in detail on

the C minor octet of Mozart, and

Krommer’s F major octet, Op.57, as well

as arrangements of the Overture and

some arias from Don Giovanni. Parts

will be available in advance, and

players will be expected to have done

some preparatory work before the

course. Minimum standard: Horn and

Bassoon, Grade 6; Clarinet Grade 7.


Prize winning wind quintet, The Aurora Ensemble, will be visiting Hawkwood as

part of their busy 2016 season. Maxine Willis (flute), Gwenllian Davies (oboe),

Andrew Mason (clarinet), Helen Shillito (horn), Stuart Russell (bassoon).

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Winter Gathering with Caitlín and John MatthewsVoices of the wellsFriday 4 – Sunday 6 DecemberThe Grail is a quest for all living beings,

keeping the apparent and unseen

worlds in harmony. We invite you to

explore ancestral Faery lore and

mystical gnostic tradition from The

Elucidation, a little known Grail text.

From this fusion arises a powerful

means of healing and restoration.

Through meditation and sacred

embodiment, we will hear the voices of

the wells, and find the communion that

sustains our world.


Caitlín & John Matthews bring the

fruits of their life-long Grail studies to a new

translation of The Elucidation. Voices of the

Wells is their 31st annual open mystery

school; based upon their Lost Book of the

Grail (Skylight Books, 2016).

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Reframing RelationshipJay RamsaySaturday 3 December 9.30am – 5pmA day to explore and expand

our understanding of love and our

relationship to ourselves and each

other. For singles or couples. £75

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Naturally Nourishing SkincareSchool of Natural SkincareSaturday 10 December 9.30am – 5pmMake a range of wonderful products to

nourish your skin this winter and pick

up ideas for Christmas presents too.


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Painting the Seasons: WinterLiri FilippiniSaturday 17 December 9.30am – 5pmExplore your creativity through painting

and colour inspired by the atmosphere

of Winter. £75

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ResonanceUnlocking the Healing Power of the VoiceFriday 2 – Sunday 4 December James will lead you in toning practices

from East and West; natural sound

rituals; Taoist sounds for health;

working with tuning forks; mantras and

chants; and breathwork. You will

discover your fundamental tone.

The voice work is enhanced with

simple movements. No previous

experience necessary.


James D’Angelo PhD has been leading

his Soundspirit courses in the UK, Europe

and the USA since 1994 and is considered a

leading authority on different forms of sound

healing. James is an accomplished musician

and composer and author of The Healing

Power of the Human Voice and Seed Sounds

for Tuning the Chakras.

LifelinesA Winter Solstice life drawing RetreatFriday 16 – Sunday 18 DecemberA unique approach supporting a

natural, spontaneous response to the

models’ gestures, movement and

atmosphere with our hands, ink, earth

pigments and heart. This instinctive

form of life drawing is freeing for artists

of all levels and offers a new vocabulary

that can unfold and deepen our touch

giving renewed wonder to our

expression through drawing.


materials extra £25

Morag Donnelly BA Fine Art artist and

dancer has deep insight into the craft of life

drawing, based on 15 years’ experience as

both model and as guide. Her mentor is

Meriel Gold (Hoare), former pupil of

Cecil Collins, whose drawnhome courses

are internationally renowned. She is

accompanied by her partner, musician and

life model Paul Cerigo.

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Our education programmeWe offer financial assistance to people to attend our

courses through the Eileen Nesfield-Cookson bursary

fund. Last year we supported over 45 participants to attend

our courses who would otherwise not have been able to

afford to come.

Our placeIn addition, each year, we need to raise £25,000 to support

our maintenance fund. Our plans include a major

refurbishment of bathrooms and bedrooms as well as

improving the wider estate facilities such as our new

community farm build with Stroud Community Agriculture.

If you think you could help support the bursary or

maintenance fund please contact Alicia Carey for an

informal discussion.

Support the environmentWe have teamed up with Good Energy, which uses 100%

renewable energy from British sunshine, wind and rain.

By switching your electricity supplier to Good Energy, not

only will you be helping the environment but you will also

be helping Hawkwood. Quote ‘Hawkwood16’ when you

switch: Good Energy will donate £25 to support our

sustainable and environmental projects at Hawkwood and

you’ll also get a £25 Vintage Roots ethical organic wine

voucher. This offer is open until 31/12/16.

Call 0800 254 0004 and quote ‘Hawkwood16’ or visit

www.goodenergy.co.uk/hawkwood-college

If you’re interested in supporting our work there are several ways you can get involved…

“…Another thank you for another incredibly inspiring weekend at Hawkwood. You should know that for many of those students, this will be a place that they always remember as the backdrop for the day their lives changed. It has been a real gift.”

Audrey Stephenson Wilson

artists residencies

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In 2016 we will be developing an artist residency

programme which we hope will have national impact and

will give artists, musicians, writers and theatre

practitioners the opportunity to come and stay at

Hawkwood and create work.

Our programme will offer all manner of creative people time

and space away from their usual environment and

obligations and provide a time of reflection, research,

collaboration, presentation and/or production.

We will be welcoming individuals and groups of artists to

stay and create work here which we hope to show case in

our events programme and with informal exhibitions.

If you’re interested in finding out more please call 01453 759034

A Pathless LandSensory Labyrinth TheatreWhat will boundaries look like in the future?September 2016This two-week project centres round a Sensory Labyrinth

Theatre installation, an immersive experience and a

combination of experiential research into borders,

belonging, nationalism, equality, emigration, immigration,

social change, environmentalism, diversity, inclusivity and

global citizenship. The sensory labyrinth theatre combines

compassion, courage and artistic wizardry. It will take your

thinking well out of the box and into the future. With sincere

enquiry at its heart our project will inspire hope and original,

creative action.

Please register your interest if you would like to participate

by emailing [email protected]

Iwan Brioc is Director of Research and Practice at The Republic

of the Imagination, an international network of COArts (Context

Oriented Arts) practitioners.

Liz Terry is co Founder and Director of Pathways To Ventures

who deliver creative based events and trainings for adults and

young people in awareness leadership and empowerment, group

mentoring for sustainable futures.

“Truth is a pathless land” Krishnamurti

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How do I make a booking?To book a course, call 01453 759034,

email [email protected] or

book on-line. To secure your place on

the course and accommodation, early

booking is recommended. Please note

that your booking cannot be confirmed

without a deposit or fee payment.

Deposit and fee paymentA non-refundable deposit of £25 for a one

day course and £50 for longer courses

(unless otherwise stated) is necessary

to make your booking. The balance of

your fee will be due four weeks before

the course commencement date.

When do I arrive?For courses of two or more days, the

arrival time is between 4pm – 6pm on

the first day of the course, with supper

at 6.30pm (unless otherwise stated)

and finishes with afternoon tea at 4pm

on the last day of the course. For one

day courses, the arrival time is 9am –

9.30am, finishing between 4pm – 5pm.

Q&Aw: www.hawkwoodcol lege .co.uke: in fo@hawkwoodcol lege .co.uk

Hawkwood College

Painswick Old Road

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 7QW

Tel: 01453 759034

Fax: 01453 764607

Where can I get more information?Should you have any questions about

the courses or Hawkwood please call

the bookings office on 01453 759034.

Shortly after enrolment you will be sent

a confirmation document with further

information. You can also find more

information on our website.

Financial AssistanceHawkwood is committed to supporting

and nurturing participation for all. The

Eileen Nesfield-Cookson bursary fund is

available for those who wish to take part

in Hawkwood courses but find it

difficult to do so for financial reasons.

Please contact the college for an

application form.

Access InformationHawkwood is committed to being as

accessible as possible. Most teaching

spaces are wheelchair accessible, as

are some bedrooms. Please contact the

bookings office to discuss your needs

on 01453 759034.

What if my course is cancelled or I wish to cancel my course?Hawkwood reserves the right to cancel

a course, but if this happens we will

give you as much notice as possible. In

the event of a cancelled course, full

fees including deposits will be

refunded. If you have to cancel a course

for any reason, Hawkwood reserves the

right to retain your deposit, and in

some cases the full amount.

For the full terms and conditions please

visit our website.

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our cateringHawkwood prides itself on providing delicious healthy meals and sourcing ingredients that are home grown, local, fair-trade, seasonal and organic as far as possible.

All our meals are home cooked and prepared daily on site

by experienced, excellent cooks with meat and vegetarian

options. Some of the produce comes from the kitchen walled

garden and Stroud Community Agriculture’s biodynamic

farm on site. Ethical food suppliers Essential Trading, Bristol

and Global Organics, Stroud make a weekly delivery.

Our tea and coffee is organic fair trade and supplied by

Ethical Addictions of Gloucester. Tom Morrow supplies the

biodynamic cordials and our licensed bar serves organic

wine from Vintage Roots and organic Wyldwood Cider from

H. Weston’s & Sons, Ledbury. Organic beer is supplied by

Stroud Brewery, who also bring the spent organic malt up to

the Stroud Community Agriculture farm to feed the pigs.

A typical day begins with a generous breakfast buffet

including eggs and porridge, then homemade biscuits for

morning coffee break, a two course lunch, homemade cake

in the afternoon, and all rounded off with a vegetarian

supper for residential guests. We can cater for almost all

dietary requirements if advance notice is given.

For more informationemail: [email protected] call 01453 759034

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Are you interested in meeting like-minded people and

supporting our work? At Hawkwood, there are many

opportunities to make a difference – and with a range of

flexible options on offer, you can get involved in a way that

works for you.

Come and join our volunteer programme and make new

friends, have fun, gain new skills, keep busy and active, gain

work experience, give something back to the community,

sample a career or do something different from a paid job.

We are looking for volunteers to help us in our garden (our

regular garden volunteers join us on Friday, mornings 10am

– 1pm), distribute our publicity material, work in our office,

help us with maintenance or support us with our busy

events schedule.

If you would like to find out more please email [email protected] or call 01453 759034

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Hawkwood is the ideal venue for training, external meetings and corporate events

Hawkwood is a Grade II Cotswold house, set in 42 acres of

woodland, farmland and gardens. We have 29 bedrooms

accommodating up to 50 guests, 7 conference rooms and we

provide delicious food, much of it organic and locally grown.

Whether you would like to host a course or hold a

meeting Hawkwood’s friendly team will help to make your

event a success.

As well as residential groups, we also offer training

days and we can tailor our day delegate package to suit

your requirements.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hawkwood!

For more informationemail: [email protected] call 01453 759034


HAWKWOOD

Hire our venue

“Hawkwood has been an inspirational and ideal space for our internal staff training and leadership development.”Juliet Davenport Founder and CEO, Good Energy

“The National Trust senior team very much enjoy our visits to Hawkwood, where we can think about the future in a peaceful and creative environment. The welcome is always very warm and the food excellent!”Dame Helen Ghosh Director General, National Trust

7 conference rooms, 29 comfortable bedro oms & fresh wholesome food

Bed & BreakfastWe offer bed and breakfast all year

round whether you’re visiting the area

or wishing to extend your stay as part

of a course. For further information

please contact us on 01453 759034.

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how to find usCar: access Stroud from the M5 (J13) or M4

westbound (J15) via the A419. On reaching

the town, follow signs for the A46 towards

Cheltenham. Pass under the railway viaduct,

past the Vue Cinema (on the right), turn left

(1st exit) at the roundabout, and bear right

(2nd exit) at the next roundabout.

Turn right onto Painswick Old Road

(signposted ‘Wick Street’). Hawkwood is

a mile up the road, on the right.

Train: Stroud is on the London Paddington

to Cheltenham Spa line, just over 1.5 hours

from London and 35 minutes from

Cheltenham, where there are connections

to Birmingham and the north. The station is

30-40 minutes walk from Hawkwood and

taxis are usually available.

Coach: Stroud has a limited National

Express coach service from London’s Victoria

Coach Station, Heathrow Airport and from

several other cities.

Air: Nearest airports are Bristol (40 miles;

bus/train), Birmingham (70 miles; train) and

London Heathrow (100 miles; coach/train).

HAWKWOODHawkwood College

Painswick Old Road, Stroud,

Gloucestershire GL6 7QW

email: [email protected]

Tel: 01453 759034

Hawkwood is a registered charity: no. 311767

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