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Winter Luxury Highland Retreat 11th - 18th November 2026 (from £3999- £5190). £2200 deposit to secure space)
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 for a second time. 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.
There are a variety of accommodation choices.
This is a ‘Luxury’ retreat in every sense of the word.
Please visit Glencruitten House website to fully appreciate what makes this retreat different from the rest.
Accommodation & All Inclusive Pricing:
Private Room with shared bathroom in Glencruitten House: £3999
Private Room with private bathroom in Glencruitten House: £4250
Luxury Villa (private deck, hot tub and sauna): £5190
FROSTED FELT
A Winter Retreat with Moy Mackay
Winter Feltings, Story & Stillness at Glencruitten House
Step into the quieter beauty of the Highlands for Frosted Felt, a richly creative winter 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 winter: misted glens, frost-lit mornings, 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.
THE WINTER GLEN
Glencruitten House offers the perfect setting for a winter 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 WINTER WEEK
Dates:
11 - 18 November
Length:
7 nights / 8 days
Location:
Glencruitten House, Oban, Scotland
Group Size:
Limited places available
FROSTED 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).
WINTER MAKERS
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 sketching 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 winter Highlands.
THE ART OF WINTER FELT
During the retreat, students will create a series of felt artworks inspired by the winter landscape around Glencruitten House and the surrounding Oban coastline.
The creative focus will include:
Highland landscapes
Winter 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 winter Highlands.
Some evening studio access may be available for those who wish to continue working independently.
A FROSTED 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 — Winter Layers
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, winter 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 winter scenery, coastline, and Highland surroundings.
Day 6 — Finishing Touches
Refine and progress individual pieces with guidance, stitch work, composition adjustments, and time for focused making.
Day 7 — Final Studio Session & Celebration Evening
Complete final works, followed by a celebratory dinner with live music.
Day 8 — Departure
Breakfast and departure from Glencruitten House.
THE RHYTHM OF WINTER
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 winter weather.
RESERVE YOUR WINTER PLACE
Flexible payment plans are available.
A deposit secures your place, with the balance due no later than 4 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 so you can make your room selection with them. They will provide all the information you will need regarding travel and connections. Deposits are non refundable for late cancellations unless we can fill your space.
Glencruitten Web if you would like to learn more about the venue and room choices:
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 for a second time. 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.
There are a variety of accommodation choices.
This is a ‘Luxury’ retreat in every sense of the word.
Please visit Glencruitten House website to fully appreciate what makes this retreat different from the rest.
Accommodation & All Inclusive Pricing:
Private Room with shared bathroom in Glencruitten House: £3999
Private Room with private bathroom in Glencruitten House: £4250
Luxury Villa (private deck, hot tub and sauna): £5190
FROSTED FELT
A Winter Retreat with Moy Mackay
Winter Feltings, Story & Stillness at Glencruitten House
Step into the quieter beauty of the Highlands for Frosted Felt, a richly creative winter 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 winter: misted glens, frost-lit mornings, 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.
THE WINTER GLEN
Glencruitten House offers the perfect setting for a winter 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 WINTER WEEK
Dates:
11 - 18 November
Length:
7 nights / 8 days
Location:
Glencruitten House, Oban, Scotland
Group Size:
Limited places available
FROSTED 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).
WINTER MAKERS
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 sketching 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 winter Highlands.
THE ART OF WINTER FELT
During the retreat, students will create a series of felt artworks inspired by the winter landscape around Glencruitten House and the surrounding Oban coastline.
The creative focus will include:
Highland landscapes
Winter 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 winter Highlands.
Some evening studio access may be available for those who wish to continue working independently.
A FROSTED 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 — Winter Layers
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, winter 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 winter scenery, coastline, and Highland surroundings.
Day 6 — Finishing Touches
Refine and progress individual pieces with guidance, stitch work, composition adjustments, and time for focused making.
Day 7 — Final Studio Session & Celebration Evening
Complete final works, followed by a celebratory dinner with live music.
Day 8 — Departure
Breakfast and departure from Glencruitten House.
THE RHYTHM OF WINTER
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 winter weather.
RESERVE YOUR WINTER PLACE
Flexible payment plans are available.
A deposit secures your place, with the balance due no later than 4 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 so you can make your room selection with them. They will provide all the information you will need regarding travel and connections. Deposits are non refundable for late cancellations unless we can fill your space.
Glencruitten Web if you would like to learn more about the venue and room choices:
www.glencruittenhouse.com
Join Moy Mackay for a Magical creative retreat at Glencruitten House from 11th - 18th November, 2026. This all-inclusive 7-night experience blends hands-on fibre artistry, peaceful luxury, and enriching excursions in the Scottish Highlands.
Retreat Packages & Pricing
All prices include accommodation, meals with refreshments, creative sessions, excursions, and materials:
• Private Room, shared bathroom in Glencruitten House – £3999
• Private Room with en-suite in Glencruitten House – £4250
• Luxury Villa (private deck, hot tub & sauna) – £5190
What’s Included in prices above
(Please note these are optional and prices will be reduced is not all wanted)
✓ 7 nights accommodation at Glencruitten House
✓ Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wine
✓ Full access to all workshop sessions with Moy Mackay
✓ All materials and supplies for creative activities
✓ Ecxursions and extras include: Fine Dining Experience, Movie Night, Distillery and Castle Visit, Free time in Oban and Live Music evening
Booking & Deposits
A £2200 deposit secures your space. This is fully refundable should the retreat not proceed due to minimum number thresholds not being met. Final payments will be requested in two instalments if not paid at time of accommodation selection.
Deposits are non refundable. Refunds may be given on early cancellations should we be able to fill the space. Late cancellations are non refundable.
Travel & Transfers
Guests generally fly into Glasgow or Edinburgh airports and take the train or bus to Oban. Glencruitten is a 5 minute taxi ride from the station. Shuttle drivers may be possible from airports. Glasgow airport is around 2 hours drive and Edinburgh 4 hours so train or bus to Oban itself is the best option where possible.
Guests are kindly asked to wait to book flights until the retreat is confirmed to proceed.
Ready to Join?
Bookings are now open and places are limited. Deposit of £2200 secures your booking and can be paid here.