Join acclaimed Scottish artist Moy Mackay for a richly creative retreat at Glencruitten House, a private country estate nestled in the forests of the Scottish Highlands. This all-inclusive retreat combines in-depth studio practice with space to explore and be inspired by the surrounding natural beauty.
Moy is delighted to be collaborating with Glencruitten for this luxury retreat. This is a stunning location with spectacular views over to the Isle of Mull which will serve as a great base for some authentic Scottish landscape creations in felt and stitch. This retreat is suitable for both novices and experienced artists and felters alike and a great introduction to this exquisite art-form.
For this retreat we are taking over the entire house that has 9 stunning rooms. Please get in touch if you would like to come with a spouse as there is the option of renting a luxury villa out with the house with its own hot tub and sauna. The villas are the best option for those wanting to bring a spouse. The town is a few minutes drive from Glencruitten and the nearest Golf Course not far at all.
The studio will be in the superb new Glencruitten Orangery which is a newly completed elegant event and studio space located on the historic 1897 estate.
ART IN FELT & STITCH
A Spring Retreat with Moy Mackay
Awaken the inner artist at Glencruitten House
Step into the quieter beauty of the Highlands for a richly creative Spring retreat with acclaimed felt artist Moy Mackay.
Hosted at Glencruitten House, a private country estate nestled within the forests of the Scottish Highlands, this immersive retreat invites guests to slow down, create, and be inspired by the textures of the surroundings, softened landscapes, woodland paths, sea air, and the warmth of shared stories.
Across the retreat, guests will explore felt, stitch, colour, and composition while enjoying nourishing meals, beautiful accommodation, live music, peaceful time in Oban, and the atmosphere of a house steeped in myth and Highland character.
Glencruitten House offers the perfect setting for a creative escape. Surrounded by woodland, sea air, hills, and ever-changing Highland light, the estate becomes both retreat and muse.
This is a place to gather, create, restore, and reconnect. From peaceful studio sessions to shared meals, quiet walks, fireside evenings, and candlelit dinners, the retreat is designed to feel intimate, inspiring, and deeply restorative.
A SPRING WEEK
Dates:
12-19 April
Length:
7 nights / 8 days
Location:
Glencruitten House, Oban, Scotland
Group Size:
9
INCLUSIONS
The retreat includes:
7 nights’ accommodation in the Main House or Luxury Villas
All meals, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and wine
1 x Signature Mystical Afternoon Tea
1 x Fine Dining Experience
1 x evening with live music
1 x free day in Oban
Studio tuition with Moy Mackay
Materials and use of studio space
Time for creative exploration, rest, and Highland inspiration
(Please note - flights and connections not included).
SPRING MAKERS & CREATORS
Moy Mackay will lead the retreat, sharing her distinctive approach to felted artwork, colour, texture, landscape, and stitch.
Throughout the week, guests will be guided through the process of developing their own felted pieces, from initial inspiration and odservatio through to colourwork, layering, felting, composition, and finishing details.
With expert tuition and a supportive retreat setting, each guest will have the space to develop their own creative voice while being surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
THE ART OF FELT
During the retreat, students will create a series of felt artworks inspired by the landscape around Glencruitten House and the surrounding Oban coastline.
The creative focus will include:
Highland landscapes
Light and shadow
Woodland and glen textures
Coastal colour palettes
Seasonal still-life inspiration
Colour blending and layering
Felt, stitch, and finishing techniques
Guests will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the estate, surrounding forests, sea views, seasonal textures, and the quiet drama of the Highlands.
Some evening studio access may be available for those who wish to continue working independently.
A TYPICAL ITINERARY
Day 1 — Arrival at Glencruitten House
Arrival from 4pm, followed by welcome drinks, introductions, and dinner.
Day 2 — First Studio Day
Begin the creative journey with Moy Mackay, exploring inspiration, colour, composition, and the first stages of felted work.
Day 3 — Landscapes
Continue developing your artwork through layering, texture, felting techniques, and guided creative support.
Day 4 — Free Day in Oban
A relaxed day to explore Oban at your own pace. Guests may wander the harbour, browse local shops and galleries, enjoy a relaxed lunch in town, take in the sea air, or simply return to Glencruitten House for a quiet afternoon of rest and creative reflection.
This day offers space to gather inspiration from the coastline, light, local textures, and the surrounding Highland landscape before returning to Glencruitten House for dinner.
Day 5 — Back to the Studio
Return to the studio with fresh ideas from the gathered scenery, coastline, and Highland surroundings.
Day 6 — Finishing Touches & Celebration Evening
Refine and progress individual pieces with guidance, stitch work, composition adjustments, and time for focused making, followed by a celebratory dinner with live music.
Day 7 — Final Studio Session
Complete final works, followed by a group 'sharing of work and feedback session
Day 8 — Departure
Breakfast and departure from Glencruitten House.
THE RETREAT RHYTHM
A gentle daily rhythm may include:
8:00–9:00am — Breakfast
9:30am–12:30pm — Studio session
12:30–1:30pm — Lunch
2:00–5:30pm — Studio session / retreat experience
7:30pm — Dinner
The schedule may adjust slightly to allow for creative flow, rest, excursions, and weather.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE
Flexible payment plans are available.
A deposit of £500 secures your place, with the balance due no later than 8 weeks prior to the retreat start date. To reserve your space book online here. On receipt of your booking we will forward your details to Glencruitten House staff who will provide all the information you will need regarding travel and connections.
Please do not book flights until we have confirmed minimum numbers have been reached.
Deposits are non refundable for late cancellations unless you or we can fill your space.
If you would like to learn more about this beautiful historic venue please visit the Glencruitten website at: www.glencruittenhouse.com
Join acclaimed Scottish artist Moy Mackay for a richly creative retreat at Glencruitten House, a private country estate nestled in the forests of the Scottish Highlands. This all-inclusive retreat combines in-depth studio practice with space to explore and be inspired by the surrounding natural beauty.
Moy is delighted to be collaborating with Glencruitten for this luxury retreat. This is a stunning location with spectacular views over to the Isle of Mull which will serve as a great base for some authentic Scottish landscape creations in felt and stitch. This retreat is suitable for both novices and experienced artists and felters alike and a great introduction to this exquisite art-form.
For this retreat we are taking over the entire house that has 9 stunning rooms. Please get in touch if you would like to come with a spouse as there is the option of renting a luxury villa out with the house with its own hot tub and sauna. The villas are the best option for those wanting to bring a spouse. The town is a few minutes drive from Glencruitten and the nearest Golf Course not far at all.
The studio will be in the superb new Glencruitten Orangery which is a newly completed elegant event and studio space located on the historic 1897 estate.
ART IN FELT & STITCH
A Spring Retreat with Moy Mackay
Awaken the inner artist at Glencruitten House
Step into the quieter beauty of the Highlands for a richly creative Spring retreat with acclaimed felt artist Moy Mackay.
Hosted at Glencruitten House, a private country estate nestled within the forests of the Scottish Highlands, this immersive retreat invites guests to slow down, create, and be inspired by the textures of the surroundings, softened landscapes, woodland paths, sea air, and the warmth of shared stories.
Across the retreat, guests will explore felt, stitch, colour, and composition while enjoying nourishing meals, beautiful accommodation, live music, peaceful time in Oban, and the atmosphere of a house steeped in myth and Highland character.
Glencruitten House offers the perfect setting for a creative escape. Surrounded by woodland, sea air, hills, and ever-changing Highland light, the estate becomes both retreat and muse.
This is a place to gather, create, restore, and reconnect. From peaceful studio sessions to shared meals, quiet walks, fireside evenings, and candlelit dinners, the retreat is designed to feel intimate, inspiring, and deeply restorative.
A SPRING WEEK
Dates:
12-19 April
Length:
7 nights / 8 days
Location:
Glencruitten House, Oban, Scotland
Group Size:
9
INCLUSIONS
The retreat includes:
7 nights’ accommodation in the Main House or Luxury Villas
All meals, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and wine
1 x Signature Mystical Afternoon Tea
1 x Fine Dining Experience
1 x evening with live music
1 x free day in Oban
Studio tuition with Moy Mackay
Materials and use of studio space
Time for creative exploration, rest, and Highland inspiration
(Please note - flights and connections not included).
SPRING MAKERS & CREATORS
Moy Mackay will lead the retreat, sharing her distinctive approach to felted artwork, colour, texture, landscape, and stitch.
Throughout the week, guests will be guided through the process of developing their own felted pieces, from initial inspiration and odservatio through to colourwork, layering, felting, composition, and finishing details.
With expert tuition and a supportive retreat setting, each guest will have the space to develop their own creative voice while being surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
THE ART OF FELT
During the retreat, students will create a series of felt artworks inspired by the landscape around Glencruitten House and the surrounding Oban coastline.
The creative focus will include:
Highland landscapes
Light and shadow
Woodland and glen textures
Coastal colour palettes
Seasonal still-life inspiration
Colour blending and layering
Felt, stitch, and finishing techniques
Guests will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the estate, surrounding forests, sea views, seasonal textures, and the quiet drama of the Highlands.
Some evening studio access may be available for those who wish to continue working independently.
A TYPICAL ITINERARY
Day 1 — Arrival at Glencruitten House
Arrival from 4pm, followed by welcome drinks, introductions, and dinner.
Day 2 — First Studio Day
Begin the creative journey with Moy Mackay, exploring inspiration, colour, composition, and the first stages of felted work.
Day 3 — Landscapes
Continue developing your artwork through layering, texture, felting techniques, and guided creative support.
Day 4 — Free Day in Oban
A relaxed day to explore Oban at your own pace. Guests may wander the harbour, browse local shops and galleries, enjoy a relaxed lunch in town, take in the sea air, or simply return to Glencruitten House for a quiet afternoon of rest and creative reflection.
This day offers space to gather inspiration from the coastline, light, local textures, and the surrounding Highland landscape before returning to Glencruitten House for dinner.
Day 5 — Back to the Studio
Return to the studio with fresh ideas from the gathered scenery, coastline, and Highland surroundings.
Day 6 — Finishing Touches & Celebration Evening
Refine and progress individual pieces with guidance, stitch work, composition adjustments, and time for focused making, followed by a celebratory dinner with live music.
Day 7 — Final Studio Session
Complete final works, followed by a group 'sharing of work and feedback session
Day 8 — Departure
Breakfast and departure from Glencruitten House.
THE RETREAT RHYTHM
A gentle daily rhythm may include:
8:00–9:00am — Breakfast
9:30am–12:30pm — Studio session
12:30–1:30pm — Lunch
2:00–5:30pm — Studio session / retreat experience
7:30pm — Dinner
The schedule may adjust slightly to allow for creative flow, rest, excursions, and weather.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE
Flexible payment plans are available.
A deposit of £500 secures your place, with the balance due no later than 8 weeks prior to the retreat start date. To reserve your space book online here. On receipt of your booking we will forward your details to Glencruitten House staff who will provide all the information you will need regarding travel and connections.
Please do not book flights until we have confirmed minimum numbers have been reached.
Deposits are non refundable for late cancellations unless you or we can fill your space.
If you would like to learn more about this beautiful historic venue please visit the Glencruitten website at: www.glencruittenhouse.com
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