A HANDS-ON Creative EXPERIENCE
Combine a beautiful lodge stay at Brook Meadow with unique seasonal flowering workshops with our partners La Fete Fleurie
A Celebration of Christmas Retreat - 2025
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Festive Wreath Making Course
Spark your imagination this Christmas and join us for a magical festive retreat at Brook Meadow. Enjoy an exclusive Christmas floristry and festive tablescaping course, with the option to add on a wreath-making workshop with Nicola Ash of La Fête Fleurie, all combined with a 3-4 night stay in a cosy lakeside lodge.
Arrive to a warm welcome and a luxury hamper waiting for you in your accommodation. The floristry course offers two flexible options: a one-day or two-day experience designed to suit different budgets and energy levels. On Wednesday 10th December, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, immerse yourself in the art of wreath making during an optional hands-on workshop. Guided by Nicola, you’ll learn how to build your wreath from scratch using natural materials, floristry wire, and pins. Starting with a wire base and soft moss, you’ll craft your own structure before layering decorative foliage, fir cones, dried flowers, and rosehips. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill, create something truly personal, and take home a beautiful handmade wreath to treasure for the festive season. |
Festive Florals & Tablescaping Workshop
On Thursday 11th December, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, the focus turns to festive tablescaping, a day blending hands-on creativity with inspiring demonstrations.
Spend the day surrounded by festive florals as you craft natural decorations, including scented pomanders, a mini swag, and a flower bauble to take home. Nicola will guide you through beautiful Christmas table styling ideas, from elegant table settings and seasonal centerpieces to hand-painted candles, natural gift wrapping, and thoughtful handmade gift ideas. You’ll also receive step-by-step instructions so you can easily recreate these designs at home. All materials are provided, and you’ll enjoy a seasonal vegetarian lunch and festive refreshments in Nicola’s stunning oak-framed flower barn studio, making for a truly magical and inspiring experience. Enhance your stay with optional experiences: the Sibbertoft Wreath Festival on 13th December, the Christmas Carol Concert on 14th December, both at St Helen’s Church in Sibbertoft, just a mile away — and a three-course festive meal at The Tollemache Arms, honoured as Great British Pub of the Year 2024 in nearby Harrington. |
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Christmas Retreat Pricing and Itinerary
workshop options
lodge stays at Brook Meadow
inclusive hamper
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Sibbertoft Wreath festival
Sibbertoft Christmas Carol Service
A Festive Feast at The Tollemache Arms
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Christmas Floristry, Tablescaping, Decorating and Gift Making
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The simple act of working with your hands, learning new techniques, and opening yourself to fresh ideas can deepen your connection to both mind and body. As you become fully absorbed in the creative process, with space to experiment and explore, we hope you’ll feel inspired and re-energised, returning home with new skills and the beautiful pieces you’ve crafted.
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You’ll leave with your own handmade creations, and since no two wreaths are ever the same, each piece will be a unique expression of your personal style. Our intimate retreat courses are held at Nicola's stunning oak-framed floristry studio, just one mile from Brook Meadow. This beautiful space, infused with Nicola’s creative touch and thoughtful design, provides the perfect environment to spark your imagination. You’ll also take away the skills and confidence to recreate these festive designs again and again.
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FAQs
cost of the courses£160 for the 2-day courses plus the cost of the accommodation, (price varies on the lodge and the number staying).
1-day Thursday courses are £100 per person plus the cost of the accommodation, (price varies on the lodge and the number staying). How many People can attend the WORKSHOPS?We have just 6 spots on the course and flexible accommodation to sleep up to 16 in total, depending on what you book.
course locationLa Fête Fleurie Flower Barn, Naseby Road, Sibbertoft, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. LE16 9UH
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Does everyone staying in the accommodation have to attend the course?It’s flexible; you might book one or two lodges with some friends and share accommodation as much or as little as you like; eg. book a lodge for 2 but if you’d like to share with more friends you might book it for 4 and the price is adjusted a little accordingly. Alternatively book lodges with your partners and leave them behind when you go to the workshops!
what's the COMPLIMENTARY hamper like?The complementary hamper of your choice Form La Fete Fleurie's hamper range will be made up for the number of guests doing the course in your party.
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Easter Creative Retreat
Sun 23rd March 2025
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Combine a lodge stay with a unique Easter flowering workshop for a truly memorable experience. Workshop guests will enjoy a peaceful guided walk through the farm’s hedgerows to gather foliage for their living wreath. Using sustainably-sourced moss, you'll learn how to gently encase bulbs and spring plants, allowing them to continue growing and blooming on the wreath in the weeks ahead.
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Taking place... participants will also have the opportunity to make spring-inspired table decorations to take away and enjoy a two-course seasonal lunch. All refreshments and materials needed for the day are included.
Note photos below show a different location to La fete Fleurie's beautiful flower barn where Nciola will host the same activities photographed. |
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Easter Retreat Pricing
- £100 Includes a 2-course lunch and all the things you make
- A luxury hamper for your lodge is included in the price of your stay too
- The cost of your lodge
