{"product_id":"avebury-sewing-retreat-12-16-september-2027","title":"Avebury Sewing Retreat | 12 - 16 September 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEscape to the Wiltshire countryside with Lisa and Amanda for four nights at The Farm at Avebury, with three and a half days of sewing, delicious food and lovely company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome places make you want to return again and again, and The Farm at Avebury has become one of those places for us. Beautifully properties, thoughtful little touches and a welcoming sewing space make it somewhere you can settle in and feel at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith just nine guests, there’s plenty of personal guidance, encouragement and time to enjoy your projects at your own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to sew, space to unwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend your days absorbed in your sewing, with Lisa and Amanda on hand to help with techniques, fitting and those moments when you need a little reassurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween projects, enjoy a coffee in the courtyard, take a countryside walk or curl up with a book in your cottage. Whether you come with a friend or join us on your own, you’ll find a warm welcome and a lovely group of fellow makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour retreat includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour nights’ accommodation in your chosen bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree and a half days of sewing with guidance from Lisa and Amanda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely lunches and dinners each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Full English breakfast on one morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Avid Seamstress sewing patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA holistic treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the other mornings, enjoy breakfast at your own pace in your accommodation. Simply bring your favourite breakfast bits for a slow, cosy start before joining us for sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrival: Sunday 12 September 2027, afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoom check-out: Thursday 16 September 2027, morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing continues until 2pm on Thursday, with the retreat closing at 3pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your accommodation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bedrooms are spread across beautifully converted farm cottages, each with its own character, kitchen and living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from a self-contained cottage, a private en-suite bedroom or a room sharing bathroom facilities. In some cottages, you’ll share the kitchen and lounge with fellow guests or one of your retreat hosts - lovely if you enjoy company over your morning coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9828%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage and bedroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetreat price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreyweathers — Bedroom 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor king bedroom with a private en-suite shower room. Shared spacious kitchen and lounge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreyweathers — Bedroom 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor king bedroom with a private en-suite shower room. Shared spacious kitchen and lounge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilbury Hall — Bedroom 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing bedroom accessed via a built-in ladder, with an en-suite bath and views of Silbury Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilbury Hall — Bedroom 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor king bedroom. Bathroom shared with Bedroom 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilbury Hall — Bedroom 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor twin room for single occupancy. Bathroom shared with Bedroom 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongbarrow — Bedroom 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor twin room with a shower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwallowhead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-contained cottage with kitchen, dining area and shower room. King bed in the eaves, accessed via a built-in wooden ladder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-contained cottage with kitchen, dining area and shower room. King bed in the eaves, accessed via a built-in wooden ladder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9252%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindmill Hill — Bedroom 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.7053%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround-floor twin bedroom, with a shared ground-floor shower room, kitchen and lounge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 3.99558%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,450\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease browse the accommodation photographs and check the bathroom and access arrangements carefully before choosing your room. Some beds are reached by ladders. If you’d like help deciding which option would suit you, we’re happy to talk it through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedroom photographs are illustrative; furnishings and décor may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread the cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayment plans are available, with a deposit followed by monthly instalments with the final payment due 1 month before the retreat. Please contact us \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theavidseamstress.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss your payment schedule and final payment date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore you arrive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloser to the retreat, we’ll send you a detailed welcome pack with everything you need to know. We’ll also arrange a call to chat about what you’d love to make, explore sewing pattern and fabric options, and help you feel prepared for your time with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting here -  Avebury, Wiltshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Farm at Avebury is set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, close to Avebury’s historic landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate driving distances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon — 84 miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristol — 36 miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham — 91 miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwindon railway station is approximately 30 minutes away by car. Bristol Airport is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes away by car. Journey times will vary depending on traffic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehello@theavidseamstress.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if you’d like to chat about the retreat or accommodation before booking - we’d love to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore all our 2027 retreats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/The_Avid_Seamstress_-_2027_Sewing_Retreats_5.pdf?v=1792412449\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2027 Sewing Retreats\u003c\/a\u003e brochure to browse both venues, retreat dates and bedroom options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that discount codes cannot be used for retreat bookings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need to cancel your booking, the following cancellation charges apply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 weeks or more before the retreat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50% of the total booking price.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess than 10 weeks but more than 6 weeks before the retreat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75% of the total booking price.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 weeks or less before the retreat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% of the total booking price.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharges are calculated on the full retreat price, including bookings paid by instalments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Avid Seamstress","offers":[{"title":"Greyweathers - Bedroom 1","offer_id":59049399615862,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Grey1","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Greyweathers - Bedroom 2","offer_id":59049399648630,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Grey2","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silbury Hall - Bedroom 1","offer_id":59049399681398,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Sil1","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silbury Hall - Bedroom 2","offer_id":59049399714166,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Sil2","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silbury Hall - Bedroom 3","offer_id":59049399746934,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Sil3","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Longbarrow - Bedroom 2","offer_id":59049399779702,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-LongB","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Swallowhead","offer_id":59049399812470,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Swallow","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Longstones","offer_id":59049399845238,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Longs","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Windmill Hill - Bedroom 2","offer_id":59049399878006,"sku":"AveburyRetreat-September-Windm","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6753\/files\/13_e7fafde3-7b81-4c2d-83dc-9d599fb77a25.png?v=1792414354","url":"https:\/\/www.theavidseamstress.co.uk\/products\/avebury-sewing-retreat-12-16-september-2027","provider":"The Avid Seamstress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}