Live Sustainably.
Think Differently.
Act Locally.
Dates
Saturday and Sunday, 11-12 July 2026
(overnight stay Sat 11th July)
Sustainability isn’t just a concept – it’s a way of living. This Retreat gives you hands-on skills and practical tools to live more sustainably every day.
This is learning by doing
Spend two days immersed in practical sustainability – growing, harvesting, creating, and understanding how small changes can make a big impact.
Reconnect with nature, learn valuable skills, and leave with the knowledge of how to live more conscientiously and purposefully.
Cost
All of our Retreats are £335 inc VAT each. See our FAQ’s for terms and conditions and payment options.
Practical Earth-Care Skills
Because we have our own six acres of grounds, a significant portion of the course is dedicated to physical, land-based skills.
Topics include
- Sustainable Systems and Communal Living
- Nature Connection and Purposeful Living
- Practical Earth-Care Skills
This Retreat caters to those seeking nature-connected experiences to combat the challenges of climate change and to balance the rigours of your everyday busy life.
Who is this Retreat for?
This Retreat would particularly benefit the following people:
- Environmentally conscious individuals
- People seeking purposeful lifestyles and making sustainable changes
- People interested in practical sustainability
If you would like to find out more, or you would like to register a place, submit an enquiry below.
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.
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.
