Sustainability retreat
Sat/Sun, 11th-12th July 2026
Spend two days immersed in practical sustainability – growing, harvesting, creating, and understanding how small changes can make a big impact.
Creative Writing Retreat
Sat/Sun, 1st-2nd August 2026
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.
Mental Fitness Retreat
Sat/Sun, 1st-2nd August 2026
Learn to recognise stress triggers, manage anxiety and build sustainable mental fitness habits supported by expert guidance and a like-minded group of people.
Our Retreats are relaxed affairs. You are encouraged to attend all sessions but you are also welcome to spend time doing whatever makes you feel comfortable and to optimise the weekend to ensure you feel relaxed, refreshed and ready to return to your everyday life. See below for cost, our FAQ’s and more information about our welcoming Retreats.
Unwind in a beautiful and relaxing environment, set in a manor house previously owned and occupied by George Cadbury Jnr. and his family, surrounded by 6 acres of grounds.
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.