Hawkwood, Stroud

Hawkwood, Stroud Our vision is about creating the world we want now and for our future. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home-cooked every day.

Hawkwod is an arts & education charity offering a curated programme of courses & an inspirational space for residencies in creativity, wellbeing, sustainability & leadership. 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 fu

lfilling 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 offering a unique and compelling range of courses, talks and events across four key areas: Sustainability, Leadership, Arts & Wellbeing. Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th Century country house surrounded by forty-two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate, acres of grassland are managed by Stroud Community Agriculture and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award-winning pond and wetlands system process household output, while mature ornamental grounds with a magnificent sycamore stand beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring. Tucked away in the woods situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by Hawkwood guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Hawkwood is the choice venue for courses, meetings and corporate events, aiming to have an ethical and sustainable approach to its work. With seven function rooms and thirty bedrooms sleeping up to fifty people, Hawkwood is a versatile place for residential courses, conferences, away days, seminars and events. We look forward to welcoming you to Hawkwood!

How wonderful is Marius von Brasch Contemporary Artist's new painting?!We are so looking forward to Marius joining us fo...
23/04/2025

How wonderful is Marius von Brasch Contemporary Artist's new painting?!

We are so looking forward to Marius joining us for his Painting and Alchemy course in May! You can book onto his course here: https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programmes/programme/27158-painting-and-alchemy

The latest, fifth painting for my Untitled series. It’s 80 x 80 cm. I come back again and again to motifs of alchemical imagery, a subject that fascinates me for many years. Perhaps, because it deals with contradictions, paradoxes, polarities that are as confusing as wonderful. In this painting, darkness has its place and power, and I balanced it slightly because I decided not to yield to what’s going on currently.
Alchemy and painting is also the subject of a course/retreat I’ll be facilitating College for Future Thinking end of May. If you have any questions send me a DM or contact

22/04/2025

‘It is our responsibility to look after our home’ 💚

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Hawkwood! 🌍

Satish Kumar, who recently visited Hawkwood to run his Radical Love course with Schumacher College, shared his advice with us this Earth Day. At Hawkwood, we are committed to making a positive impact on our environment - our focus on sustainability is reflected in everything that we do, from the way we manage our grounds and the food we serve to the courses we run and building meaningful, ethical partnerships 🌿

And congratulations to Satish on the Italian publication of Radical Love which is launched in Florence today!

As spring brings fresh energy and renewal, we are sending you a Happy Easter from all of us at Hawkwood! 🌼 Take some tim...
18/04/2025

As spring brings fresh energy and renewal, we are sending you a Happy Easter from all of us at Hawkwood! 🌼

Take some time over the bank holiday weekend to look through our latest newsletter and find the perfect course for you. Discover a wonderful variety of opportunities for learning with our courses, workshops, and events - from Culture & Creativity and Transformative Leadership to Ecology & Regenerative Futures and Wellbeing.

💥 Plus, if you are aged 18-26 don't miss out on our Discover Bursary - offering you 50% off our selected residential courses!

Read this week's newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcollege/whatsonapril25

We can't wait to welcome you to Hawkwood soon! 💚

15/04/2025

Did you know you could eat magnolia flowers? 🌸

Join professional forager and chef, Jos Fletcher Wild Greens Catering, on his Eating Wild course at Hawkwood where you will learn all about foraging and explore wild food!

📆11th May & 7th June 2025

Book your place through the link in our bio.

⚠️Not all wild plants are safe to eat - always research thoroughly and forage responsibly before consuming anything you find in nature.

What a beautiful week it has been at Hawkwood! The sun has been shining, and our house has been full of love and creativ...
11/04/2025

What a beautiful week it has been at Hawkwood! The sun has been shining, and our house has been full of love and creativity ☀️💛

We welcomed the participants on our Radical Love with Satish Kumar course, in partnership with Schumacher College, on Monday. They have had a wonderful week exploring what it means to live life with purpose and presence through meditation, Qi Gong with June Mitchell, and grounding time in the garden 🌿💚

We have also had the exciting Tribe Collective here who have been filling the house with laughter and imagination on their Artist Residency this week! With nine of their ensemble, they have been engaged in the research and development of two theatrical works, crafted by their playwrights.

Such an inspirational week!

08/04/2025

Slow down and get creative with a relaxing day of weaving on our Willow Platters course on Sunday 4th May 🌿

Learn how to craft stunning and useful willow platters using Catalan and frame basketry techniques - all with locally grown willow.

Not only will you leave with beautiful handmade pieces for your home, but you'll also enjoy a freshly cooked 2-course lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all amongst the peaceful surrounds of Hawkwood.

Take a look at Tess' video to see what you'll be creating. Book your place on this course here: https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programmes/programme/27935-willow-platters

04/04/2025
An announcement about our May Day Festival 2025: After 25 incredible years, we’re taking a rest year in 2025 to ensure t...
04/04/2025

An announcement about our May Day Festival 2025:

After 25 incredible years, we’re taking a rest year in 2025 to ensure the Hawkwood May Day Festival returns even stronger in 2026! This time will be dedicated to revitalising our vision for the festival and securing the support needed to bring back this much-loved event, including engaging local businesses and the community through sponsorship and wider fundraising initiatives. In the meantime, over the next 12 months, we will be hosting a number of community events, many of which will be low-cost or minimal charge to enhance accessibility and ensure inclusivity, including our new 50% bursaries for those aged 18-26.

Thank you for being part of the Hawkwood community. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an even more vibrant and inspiring May Day Festival in 2026 💙🎡

03/04/2025

Join facilitator Chloe Goodchild on her unique retreat to integrate the sung, spoken, and silent voice at Hawkwood this May ✨🎶 Learn to listen and to express yourself effortlessly, naturally and spontaneously on this powerful course of self-discovery 🎤💫

📅 25th - 29th May with Chloe Goodchild

Book your place here: https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programmes/programme/26912-sound-wisdom

Just two weeks to go until our writing retreat with author Ally Wilkes, editor Cat Camacho and special guest speaker Gem...
31/03/2025

Just two weeks to go until our writing retreat with author Ally Wilkes, editor Cat Camacho and special guest speaker Gemma Amor! 📚✨

Immerse yourself in brainstorming, writing, and editing your novel whilst receiving in-depth guidance with 1-2-1 sessions - no matter where you are in your journey.

Surround yourself with creativity in the inspirational environment of Hawkwood's tranquil settings, where beautiful views, peaceful surroundings and nourishing food will fuel your work. Our writing courses are all fully-catered, giving you the time to deepen your craft while working on your project.

Join us from 14th - 18th April and take the next step in your writing journey.

Book your place here: https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programmes/programme/27749-writing-editing-and-publishing-your-novel or contact us for more information.

It was wonderful having Palisander back at Hawkwood to run another brilliant course!
28/03/2025

It was wonderful having Palisander back at Hawkwood to run another brilliant course!

Thank you to everybody who attended last night's thought-provoking discussion on how we can meet energy needs while prot...
26/03/2025

Thank you to everybody who attended last night's thought-provoking discussion on how we can meet energy needs while protecting landscapes and delivering nature's recovery. And thank you to our amazing panel Juliet Davenport, Roger Mortlock and Emma Pinchbeck, and panel chair Craig Bennett - such important points made which sparked some really insightful conversations. This event was in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts & CPRE The countryside charity 🌿

Were you unable to make it last night? You can watch the stream of our event as part of The Wildlife Trusts' Wild LIVE series tomorrow evening at 7pm! 📹🌎 Click here to get the link: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/events/2025-03-27-wild-live-how-can-we-meet-energy-needs-while-protecting-landscapes-and-delivering

26/03/2025
💥TOMORROW EVENING💥💡How can we meet energy needs while protecting landscapes and delivering nature’s recovery? 🌏Join us i...
24/03/2025

💥TOMORROW EVENING💥

💡How can we meet energy needs while protecting landscapes and delivering nature’s recovery? 🌏

Join us in partnership with CPRE The countryside charity & The Wildlife Trusts for this thought-provoking event to discuss how we can protect nature, landscapes and communities’ rights whilst constructing new renewable energy & grid infrastructure. 🌱⚡️

🗣️ Hear from CPRE's Roger Mortlock, The Wildlife Trusts’ Craig Bennett, Juliet Davenport, an energy innovator, plus Emma Pinchbeck, Energy UK’s CEO.

Don't miss out on what will be a thought-provoking and stimulating event! Book your ticket here: https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programmes/programme/27775-how-can-we-meet-energy-needs-while-protecting-landscapes-and-delivering-natures-recovery

*Limited tickets available. Pre-booked tickets only - there will be no tickets available on the door.*

24/03/2025

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Hawkwood, Painswick Old Road
Stroud
GL67QW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8:45am - 4:45pm

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+441453759034

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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 offering a unique and compelling range of courses, talks and events across four key areas: Nature & Sustainability ~ Health & Well Being ~ Spirituality ~ Arts. Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th Century country house surrounded by forty two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate, acres of grassland are managed by Stroud Community Agriculture and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award winning pond and wetlands system process household output, while mature ornamental grounds with a magnificent sycamore stand beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring. Tucked away in the woods situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by Hawkwood guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Hawkwood is the choice venue for courses, meetings and corporate events, aiming to have an ethical and sustainable approach to its work. With seven function rooms and thirty bedrooms sleeping up to fifty people, Hawkwood is a versatile place for residential courses, conferences, away days, seminars and events. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home cooked every day. We look forward to welcoming you to Hawkwood!