Our 2025 Brochure

Discover a year of creativity, personal development, wellbeing and connection to the natural world.

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking

Hawkwood is an arts and educational charity providing courses, facilitating training and offering venue hire, set in a stunning location in the Cotswolds.

We are dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and environmental sustainability. Our historic and expansive venue provides an ethical, tranquil and inspiring setting for personal and organisational growth.

We offer a specially curated programme of courses covering leadership, music, arts & crafts, and wellbeing, as well as hosting artistic residencies and events. Situated on a beautiful, sustainably managed estate, Hawkwood brings together diverse individuals and organisations to inspire meaningful contributions to society and our future.

Many people return to Hawkwood year after year because of our ethos, our fantastic team and our delicious food. Join us to experience the unique environment that supports creative endeavour, a flourishing community and a sustainable environment.

The Hawkwood Estate

Hawkwood's stunning Grade II listed 19th-century country house is set in 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland and gardens in the heart of the Cotswolds. With breathtaking views towards the River Severn and Wales, it provides a serene escape from daily life.

Our venue has hosted esteemed groups such as The National Trust, The Soil Association, NHS, and Complicité. We are consistently praised for our delicious catering, friendly staff and ethical management.

We offer a unique setting for management retreats, residential courses, and away days, accommodating up to 100 people. Guests can enjoy our Woodland Meditation Sanctuary, beautiful gardens, onsite natural spring and countryside walks, making Hawkwood an inspiring place for creativity, community and sustainability.

Explore Hawkwood's Core Course Offerings

Wellbeing

Culture & Creativity

Transformative Leadership

Ecology & Regenerative Futures

A Home for Culture & Creativity

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking is gaining national and international recognition for offering high-quality, innovative opportunities in the arts and cultural sector. We connect artists, creatives, and changemakers with global thinkers in sustainability and wellbeing, fostering a space where ideas and creative endeavours can flourish.

Our public cultural education programme includes new models of creative leadership, performing and visual arts, health-focused arts, changemaker residencies, festivals, and talks, making Hawkwood a vibrant hub for cultural growth and innovation.

Cultivating Roots in Sustainability & Ethos

Hawkwood is a charity deeply committed to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring a positive impact on our guests, team, and planet.

We create a nurturing and inspiring environment that supports personal growth, creativity, and community engagement. Our dedication to sustainability and ethical living is evident in every aspect of our operations, from managing our grounds to the food we serve and the partnerships we cultivate.

Our grounds are open to the public year-round, free of charge. We collaborate closely with local community groups in and around Stroud to develop environmental and sustainable practices. Hawkwood provides a neutral, inclusive space that brings diverse groups together for thinking, creativity, and decision-making. By sparking new ideas, unique collaborations, and cutting-edge conversations, we work towards positive change and improving the quality of life for our communities.

“Not just a place people come to learn, but a source of ideas, challenging dialogue, art and artistry, new understandings, personal growth, and human development.”

- Trevor Bentley

Hawkwood's Residency Programmes

Hawkwood offers diverse residency programmes to support creativity, innovation, and social change.

Artist Residency Programme: Provides artists with a tranquil environment to focus on their work, develop new ideas, and collaborate with peers.

Changemaker Residency Programme: Supports social innovators and environmentalists in creating impactful solutions, fostering collaboration and insight.

Fellowship Programme: Aids leaders and visionaries in advancing their work through reflection and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Each programme underscores Hawkwood’s commitment to sustainability, creativity, and community engagement, helping individuals and organisations make meaningful contributions to society.

Our Partner Programmes

Hawkwood collaborates with esteemed partners to enhance its mission of education, creativity, and wellbeing. Two key partners are The School of Homeopathy and The RSA, both of which contribute significantly to Hawkwood's vibrant community.

The School of Homeopathy offers comprehensive homeopathy courses, utilizing Hawkwood’s serene environment to educate students from over 80 countries.

The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy (SCCO) is a charitable organisation and a centre for shared learning, knowledge and practice in the field of cranial osteopathy, offering post-graduate courses across the UK and in Europe.

The RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) partners with Hawkwood to foster creativity, innovation, and social progress through collaborative projects and events.

These partnerships expand Hawkwood’s impact, providing a nurturing space for learning, creativity, and community engagement.