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Residential arts & educational organisation supporting people to fulfil their potential within a sustainable environment. 42 acres of gardens, grounds, woodland and organic farm in the Cotswolds.

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HAWKWOOD'S 2026 PROGRAMME ๐ŸŽ‰

We're so excited to unveil our January - June 2026 Programme - and a vibrant new look to go with it: full of colour, energy and the creative spirit that makes Hawkwood unique!

Scroll through our brochure here: hawkwood.s3.eu-central-1.wasabisys.com/ae945f97bc4b...

28.11.2025 14:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're thrilled to share that bestselling author Rachel Joyce will be our mid-week guest speaker on our self-guided writing retreat next week at Hawkwood. A warm, focused space for writers at any stage.

๐Ÿ“† 1โ€“5 Dec - hurry, only 4 places left!

Book: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

25.11.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A rare Sprackland double-header โ€“ Jean and I will be co-tutoring a course at Hawkwood @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social in March, on drawing poetry out of personal raw material.

Open for booking now.

www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

21.11.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hawkwood: Moments of Stillness - The Woods
YouTube video by Hawkwood Hawkwood: Moments of Stillness - The Woods

Today is World Mental Health Day.

We are sharing this video, which allows you a couple of minutes to walk through our peaceful woodlands and engage in quiet meditation. Spending time outdoors can offer calm and a gentle reminder to take care of ourselves and each other๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

youtu.be/D74l-VpJELs

10.10.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Travel and Nature Writing Finding the Words for the Journey: How Travel and Nature can be turned into Prose. On this weekend residential course, tutors Nick Hunt and Joanna Pocock will introduce you to travel and nature writi...

There are still a couple of places left on this residential writing retreat being led by Nick Hunt & myself at @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social Students will read, write, walk, workshop & write some more... all in a supportive & creative environment. From Oct 17-19: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

01.10.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With 3 months to go until Christmas(!), it's time to start planning for the festive season.

At Hawkwood, celebrate with our dining and festive packages designed for every occasion, from family gatherings to your office Christmas parties.

Find out more: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/venue-hire/f...

25.09.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our Victorian Kitchen Garden for an Apple and Pear Pressing Weekend.

Refreshments provided - please bring your own lunch, outdoor clothes & suitable footwear. Take home some of your own Hawkwood juice at the end of the weekend!

19.09.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you are still thinking about booking onto Roman's course this weekend, why not add Bed & Breakfast to your booking?

We have a few places remaining and you also have the option to extend your stay with us this weekend!

Click here to book your place: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

17.09.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Art of City Making Join urban pioneer Charles Landry for an immersive two-day residency exploring how creativity can reshape our cities and societies in times of uncertainty. This participatory symposium draws on decade...

Join us for The Art of City Making - an immersive residency exploring how creativity can reshape our cities and societies in times of uncertainty ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Guided by prominent figure in the city arena, Charles Landry.

๐Ÿ“† 5th - 7th Nov 2025.
Book your place here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

11.09.2025 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can we be good ancestors? How might rethinking time inspire change and hope? Join bestselling philosopher and author @romankrznaric.bsky.social for a one-day course exploring past and future possibilities.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 20th Sept 2025, 9:30am - 5:00pm
๐Ÿ”— www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

09.09.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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From July 21 to 25, AFSEE hosted a residential creative communications programme at @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social for a group of AFSEE Senior Fellows.

This year marks the first of a 3-year partnership with Hawkwood, The Centre for Future Thinking.

Read more here: bit.ly/3I420pV

05.09.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our friends over at the Resurgence & Ecologist magazine are looking for an editor!

Click the link to find out more about the job role and apply before 10th September.

29.08.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Always delicious - made and served with love!'

Many of our guests comment on the quality, tastiness and variety of our food at Hawkwood and leave feeling very well fed ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’™

Here's just a snippet of some of the delicious food our wonderful Kitchen Team have been serving recently!

05.08.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We know itโ€™s Julyโ€ฆ but if youโ€™re the one who makes Christmas happen - for your office, family, or club - this is your moment! ๐ŸŽ„

Join us at Hawkwood for festive lunches, private house hire & Cotswolds charm. Find out more here: mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

Now back to the BBQโ€ฆ โ˜€๏ธ

24.07.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poetry | Cosmology | Interconnectedness | Democracy

These are the four themes you'll be exploring in @drewdellinger.bsky.social 'Creativity in a Time of Crisis' course this August ๐ŸŒŒ

Find out more in this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

11.07.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re in The Sunday Times! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ In April, Laura Hackett joined our new Writing, Editing & Publishing Your Novel course with @unheimlichmanvr.bsky.social & @catcamacho1.bsky.social. Sheโ€™s written a lovely piece on her experience at Hawkwood ๐Ÿ’™

Times+ subscribers get an exclusive discount too!

30.06.2025 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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My view for the afternoon - what a wonderful place to work @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social

24.06.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As the summer solstice nears, take a moment to reflect on whatโ€™s ahead ๐ŸŒž

In this weekโ€™s newsletter: creative retreats, new courses, nature, wellbeing & more at Hawkwood ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Plus, B&B for the Royal Air Tattoo! โœˆ๏ธ

Read here: mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

20.06.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Beyond a Story of Separation ๐ŸŒฟ

Join us from the 30th Sept- 2nd Oct for a guide to Nonviolent Communication - a powerful approach to empathy, clarity, and connection, led by Sophie Docker.

Try it first: We are running a ยฃ3 taster webinar on 3rd July.

Find out more: mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

06.06.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ROAD CLOSURE ๐Ÿšง

Painswick Old Rd is closed from the A46 due to emergency works, there is no access to Hawkwood from the bottom.

Weโ€™re still open! Use Wades Lane off the A46, turn right at the top - access is allowed despite the road closed sign.

Click on photos to see detailed map of routes.

05.06.2025 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ 20% OFF: Perspectives on AI - a hands-on workshop with @timdavies.org.uk๐Ÿค–

Explore the real-world impact & ethics of AI. Perfect for professionals & organisations building AI literacy.

๐Ÿ“…Weds 18 June
๐ŸŽŸUse code HWAI20 | โณ Offer ends 11 June
๐Ÿ”—Book now: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

04.06.2025 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Making an Unmeal with @thersaorg.bsky.social ๐Ÿฅฃ๐ŸŒฟ

Join us at Hawkwood on Tues 10 June, 12โ€“4pm for a sensory afternoon of foraging, food, and creativity with chef & food anthropologist Bee Farrell.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ยฃ25 (ยฃ15 conc)

Book now ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

30.05.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discover a season of renewal at Hawkwood - through creativity, connection, & conscious learning.

From art & wellbeing to leadership & nature, our upcoming programme offers space to pause, reflect & grow.

Explore what's ahead in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

14.05.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Margaret Heffernan with her book Embracing Uncertainty at Hawkwood College, Centre for Future Thinking

Margaret Heffernan with her book Embracing Uncertainty at Hawkwood College, Centre for Future Thinking

Margaret Heffernan with her book Embracing Uncertainty (and a beautiful view over Stroud Valley)

Margaret Heffernan with her book Embracing Uncertainty (and a beautiful view over Stroud Valley)

On tour with the wonderful @margaretheffernan.bsky.social @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social ๐Ÿ’š

13.05.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A wonderful evening celebrating the launch of Embracing Uncertainty by Margaret Heffernan! ๐ŸŒŸ

In partnership with the @thersaorg.bsky.social, she joined Hawkwood Fellow @penahay.bsky.social for an inspiring chat on creativity, the role of arts, & embracing the unknown.

Thank you to all who came!

13.05.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Margaret Heffernan, Embracing Uncertainty: How writers, musicians and artists thrive in an unpredictable world (multicoloured book cover)

Margaret Heffernan, Embracing Uncertainty: How writers, musicians and artists thrive in an unpredictable world (multicoloured book cover)

โ€˜The role of art is not to frame policy or propose legislation but to create the conditions in which we can begin to imagine a future different from the presentโ€™
Wonderful to work alongside
@margaretheffernan.bsky.social and graduates from both our universities, embracing uncertainty.

01.05.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ“ž Hawkwood's phone lines are temporarily down today (13th May) due to essential maintenance work in our area.

Weโ€™re grateful to our guests and team for their patience. You can still reach us via email and our website as usual.

13.05.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have had to reschedule Tim's course - Perspectives on AI will now be taking place on Weds 18th June!

Don't miss this accessible introduction to cutting edge AI tools and build your confidence and critical understanding.

Book your place here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

09.05.2025 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ Hawkwood Experience Weekend: On the Land

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 4th - 6th July

Slow down, dig deep, reconnect. A weekend of hands-on nature, workshops, and earth-based learning ๐ŸŒฑ

Perfect for ecologists, city souls & dreamers.

More info ๐Ÿ‘‰ mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcoll...

09.05.2025 08:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Following Jonathon Porritt's donation of over 3,000 books,
@hawkwoodcft.bsky.social has created a new climate library. This incredible resource will be welcoming visitors and researchers very soon... adding to their rich & diverse offerings for locals - and a whole world of enquiring minds.

02.05.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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