The Wiston Lodge Crafting Retreat 2026

A three-day residential crafting retreat with dedicated creative spaces, shared meals and optional wreath-making workshops.

Bring a knitting, crochet, painting, papercraft, sewing or other creative project for a weekend of making and shared activities at Wiston Lodge. The Craft Studio and Makers’ Lounge provide dedicated tables, and projects can remain set up through the weekend. The Knit and Natter Lounge offers tea, coffee and conversation. Guests may bring alcoholic drinks for meals and the evening. Optional wreath-making workshops are led by Imogen; the programme also includes a welcome dinner and icebreaker, a craft challenge, and meals together.

Friday 6 November: arrival from 15:00; craft spaces open at 16:00; welcome dinner at 18:30; alcohol-free cocktails and an icebreaker at 20:00. Saturday 7 November: breakfast at 09:00; creative spaces open at 09:30; optional wreath workshop at 10:00; lunch at 13:00; optional wreath workshop at 15:00; evening meal at 18:00; craft challenge at 20:30. Sunday 8 November: breakfast at 09:00; final crafting session at 09:30; show and tell at 11:00; Sunday roast lunch at 13:00; farewell at 14:00.

Accommodation is in shared bedrooms in the main lodge or cabins, with up to four people per room; limited single occupancy is available. Prices per person are £260 for a shared bedroom, £280 for a shared en-suite room, or £295 for single occupancy. Each price includes meals, refreshments and the optional wreath-making activity.