“ Each indecision brings its own delays and days are lost lamenting over lost days… What you can do or think you can do, begin it. For boldness has Magic, Power, and Genius in it.” Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Welcome to our second-generation family farm tucked under the Black Mountains.

We are a mother and daughter business, we are both artists and (non-horsey) horse lovers. Over the years we’ve had a lot of joy from having guests at our beloved farm, people appreciate our laid-back living attitude and the peaceful atmosphere of our valley… this inspired the idea of our retreats. As we all know, the world is a hectic place and we feel a little respite from everyday worries at the farm, this is what we want to share with you. Because our farm’s origin is 15th century, in many ways it still feels as it once was, somehow timeless.

The ethos of our farm has always been about preserving and respecting nature. We have never used insecticides or fertilizers and manage the land very carefully in order to encourage as much diversity and support for wildlife as possible, in-fact, a large percentage of our retreat profits will go to insuring the conservation of the land we so cherish.

We are a 15 minute drive from the world’s largest book town, Hay-on-Wye, with all of it’s many unique attractions, a horse ride or walk from the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and a short car drive to medieval landmarks, Snodhill Castle, breathtaking Llanthony Abbey and the 12th century Cistercian Dore Abbey. We are a direct train from Paddington and have access to all the major airports.

Our Retreats

You can either take your horse on holiday with you and have a magical guided adventure in the Welsh Hills or you can come and create in our incredible studio taught by award winning artists.

We have a beautiful outdoor swimming poo and if you wish you can book a massage or have a fabulous country walk.

You can book in a group of 6-8 people for an exclusive break but we do put together mixed groups of people for a shared experience too.

Our breaks are either 2.5 days/3 nights of art or 2.5/3 nights of riding.

The retreat is a celebration of creativity, peace, unspoiled countryside and a switch off from modern life. Bring your book, old jeans, paintbrush and join us (leave your laptop, clean clothes and hairbrush at the door).

Sophie and Lily