Our Programmes

Songwriting Retreat

1st September 2025 - 4th September 2025

Facilitator: Dan Whitehouse & Katie Whitehouse

Gather around the “songwriting campfire” with award winning singer-songwriter, composer and talented storyteller Dan Whitehouse and artist mentor Katie Whitehouse. Experience a playful approach that will help free your mind, connect you with your inner child and light new pathways into your songwriting.

Register your interest now, bookings for this course will open soon.

Event time: 1st September 2025 4:00pm - 4th September 2025 4:00pm

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

Booking Options

Residential (single)Residential single rate

£680.00

Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.

Not seeing Clearpay? Email info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk for your payment options.

Songwriting Retreat Tutors

Katie Whitehouse

Dan Whitehouse

More about Songwriting Retreat

This unique experience offers a soulful journey to unlock your creative potential, drawing inspiration from Dan’s illustrious career. Reignite your inner child, explore playful, innovative songwriting methods, and dive deep into crafting compelling songs, unforgettable melodies, and powerful stories. All this, while sharing ideas and creating in a harmonious, nurturing environment designed to support your artistic growth. Open to all levels of experience.

About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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