Create Freely.
Reflect Deeply.
Be Inspired.
Dates
Saturday and Sunday, 1st-2nd August 2026
(overnight stay Sat 1st August)
Whether you’re rediscovering your creativity or developing your skills, this Retreat gives you the space to explore.
Through guided workshops, reflective exercises and collaborative sessions you will enhance your ability to express ideas, process emotions and reconnect with your creative voice.
Step away from routine, and into inspiration.
Cost
All of our Retreats are £335 inc VAT each. See our FAQ’s for terms and conditions and payment options.
Topics include
- Artistic and Literary Skills-Building
- Emotional Release and Wellbeing Integration
- Community and Shared Experience
- Contextual and Heritage Exploration
Who is this Retreat for?
This Retreat would particularly benefit:
- Midlife professionals seeking enrichment
- Educators and aspiring creatives
- Retirees exploring personal passions
If you would like to find out more, or you would like to register a place, submit an enquiry below.
Retreat costs
All of our Retreats cost £335.00 per person. This includes:
- One night stay in a single, en-suite bedroom
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2
- Dinner on Day 1
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Tea and coffee throughout the day
We ask that all participants pay the full cost at least 7 days before the Retreat start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to take staggered payments.
Retreat FAQs
So that we can ensure you have an enjoyable stay during your Fircroft Retreat and we have time to prepare everything, to secure your place we require all bookings to be paid for in full as early as possible in advance of the
Retreat start date.
Fill in the online form. Alternatively, please email enquiries@fircroft.ac.uk and we will get back to you.
We ask all participants to pay the full amount in advance. Unfortunately we are unable to take staggered payments at present.
No. You will have everything you need to see you through the two days. If you need anything else, we are not far from local shops and Birmingham city centre is a 10 minute train ride away from Selly Oak station.
We also have our Fircroft Plantry which sells healthy snacks and drinks that you can purchase at anytime during your stay.
- More than 30 days before the retreat: full refund minus administrative fees.
- 14 – 30 days before: 50% refund.
- Less than 14 days before: no refund.
Bookings may be transferable to another participant with prior written approval.
If the organiser cancels the retreat, a full refund will be provided (excluding any personal travel expenses unless stated otherwise).
Yes. There is free parking on-site near to the college reception.
We will provide most things that you will need during your stay with us including towels and shower toiletries.
We will be delighted to present a Fircroft Retreats certificate of attendance to you on completion of the Retreat.
There will be planned evening activities available as well as the opportunity for self reflection and relaxation.
Our bedrooms are single occupancy, en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities.
It is not obligatory to stay overnight, although the cost includes the overnight stay. If you wish to go out in the evening, we ask that you return to the college by 1.00am.
We encourage people to stay overnight so that they can fully experience the benefits of being on a Retreat.
Fircroft is a non-alcohol venue and we do not permit alcohol onto our premises at any time.
