Riverside Crafts Winter Retreat 2026

Riverside Crafts Winter Retreat 2026

New for 2026: Riverside Crafts Winter Retreat 2026 hosted by Donna and the Riverside Team.

A Cosy Creative Escape at Molecey Mill

Join us for an unforgettable creative experience at the Riverside Winter Crafters Retreat, a beautifully curated 3-day craft retreat in the UK, taking place from 27th–29th October at the stunning Molecey Mill.

Hosted by Riverside Crafts, this inspirational Autumn/Winter retreat combines creativity, relaxation, and community in a warm and welcoming environment.

Set within a historic Grade II listed mill and surrounded by beautiful rural grounds, this retreat is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and enjoy the creative process alongside fellow craft lovers.

What You Will Enjoy

Throughout your stay, you will take part in a carefully planned selection of traditional and creative craft workshops led by experienced tutors.

Planned crafts activities to include:

• Papercrafting
• Card Making
• Needle felting
• Macramé
• Fused Glass
• Seasonal and festive creative projects
• Decorative handmade keepsakes

Whether you are completely new to crafting or already experienced, this retreat is suitable for all skill levels. Our friendly tutors will guide you step-by-step, helping you build confidence while enjoying the relaxing and rewarding process of making.

All materials are provided, and you will take home everything you create.

A Warm & Welcoming Retreat Experience

The Riverside Winter Crafters Retreat is more than just workshops — it is a chance to relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in creativity.

During your retreat, you can enjoy:

• Breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks throughout your stay
• A delicious welcome dinner
• Cosy Autumn/Winter inspired creative spaces
• Time to explore the stunning grounds and facilities of The Molecey Estate
• A friendly and supportive creative atmosphere

This retreat has been thoughtfully designed to create an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, creativity, and connection.

Retreat Options

Full Retreat Experience

Enjoy the full 2-night retreat experience with on-site accommodation included.

2-Day Retreat Pass

Perfect for local visitors who would like to attend workshops without accommodation.

Suitable For

• Beginners wanting to explore creativity
• Experienced crafters looking for inspiration
• Friends wanting a creative getaway
• Customers who enjoy papercrafting, needle felting, and macramé
• Anyone looking for a relaxing and creative Autumn retreat

Why Choose Riverside Crafts?

At Riverside Crafts, we are passionate about inspiring creativity through friendly teaching, quality materials, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Our retreats are designed to help you:

• Learn new creative skills
• Enjoy mindful crafting
• Meet like-minded people
• Create beautiful handmade projects
• Take time for yourself in a relaxing environment

What You Need to Know

📍 Location: Molecey Mill
📅 Dates: 27th–29th October
🕒 Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
🎨 Suitable for: All skill levels
🧶 Materials Included: Yes
🍂 Refreshments Included: Breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks & welcome dinner
🏡 Accommodation Option Available: Yes
🚗 Parking: Available on site

You will complete around 7/8 workshops plus some additional smaller projects over the event and will be able to take all of your finished projects home with you, plus all of your new knowledge from our expert tutors.

Retreat Options

Full Retreat

Our ‘Full Retreat’ includes beautiful accommodation provided by the venue and attendance on all of our workshops hosted by our wonderful team throughout the event. The total cost for this option is £450, keep reading for payment options.

The Molecey Estate has 16 bedrooms. As the venue is Grade II listed and built in 1773, there are no ground floor bedrooms and all rooms have some steps and stairs. Please consider this is a historic mill and you will need to be able to use the stairs if you wish to stay in the accommodation. Some of the rooms have a shared bathroom (sometimes down some steps) and some have an en-suite. You can explore all the bedrooms, and the history of them, by clicking here. The rooms can be single occupancy or available at a discount for sharing. Please note, bedrooms will be randomly allocated. Please contact us if you have any queries or concerns.

Day Pass

Our ‘Day Pass’ gains you access to all of the workshops on Wednesday and Thursday from 08:00, costing £250. Those opting for the day pass are free to explore alternative accommodation options close by. The venue is situated between Market Deeping and Stamford, with plenty of local hotels and venues available to book. A beautiful venue owned by the Molecey Mill Estate is Pettifer’s Loft situated in the heart of Stamford. You can view this luxurious accommodation on Airbnb by clicking here.  If you’re interested in staying here please let us know as we receive a preferential rate.

You will also be welcome at the following additional activities throughout the event:

2 Day Pass – Join us for free make and takes at the shop on Tuesday 27th October from 1pm, our welcome meal on the 1st night at the venue,  breakfast on both days, our evening meal at a local restaurant on the 2nd night (payable locally for all attendees), shop visits and explore the countryside at these picturesque grounds. Continue reading for more details about these activities.

Please ensure you book the correct option and date when booking your retreat. Please keep reading to see payment options. Feel free to call us 01778 344550 if you wish to discuss before booking.

Travelling to Us

Our retreat will begin at the shop at 13:00 on Tuesday 27th October. If you plan on driving to us, there is plenty of free, on-street parking available a short walk away from the shop. You can view this further by visiting our workshop page and clicking here. At around 15:30 we will then head to the venue which is around a 5 minute drive away, where there is free parking on-site.

If you plan on getting the train to us, our shop is only a short journey away from either Peterborough or Stamford train station. There are local bus and taxi services operating around the area. You will not need to worry about getting to the venue from the shop as there will be a vehicle you can hop in.

Catering

For the 1st evening, we will be hosting a welcome meal with all food provided. On the two mornings you are with us, a continental breakfast will be provided before you start the workshops for the day. Lunch on these days will be a delicious buffet with sweet and savoury options available. On Wednesday 28th, we will be planning to eat at a local restaurant (meal payable locally), however this is optional. Molecey Mill is a self-catering venue with a fully functional kitchen if you would prefer to cook up your own dish, with several local supermarkets nearby. There will be soft drinks and snacks available throughout the retreat.

Itinerary

Arrival on Tuesday 27th

• 13:00 – 15:00 – Free make and take activities at the shop and browse around beading heaven
• 15:00/15:30 – Arrive at the venue
• 16:00 – 18:00 – Make and take activities whilst getting to know everyone
  – Decopatch Bird House with Julia
  – Mini painting with Charlie
• 18:00 – welcome meal

Wednesday 28th

• 08:00 – 10:00 – Continental breakfast
• 9:00 – 10:30 – Fused Glass with Angela
• 10:30 – 12:00 – Wet Felted Flower with Eve
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 14:30 – Ribbon tree or bauble with Katy
• 14.30-16.00 – Crafting tbc
• 16:30 – 18:00 – Optional Shop Visit
• 18:30 Evening Meal (payable locally)

Thursday 29th

• 08:00 – 10:00 – Continental breakfast
• 09:00 – 11:00 – Macrame Decoration
• 11:00 – 12:30 – Needle Felted Owl with Eve
• 12:30 – 1 – Lunch
• 1-2.30 – Winter Decoration with Lou
• 2:30 – 16:00 – Winter Candle Making with Emma
• 16:30 – 18:00 – Optional Shop Visit

Payment

A deposit of £100 is payable to secure your place, either for the full retreat experience or a 2 day pass, this is towards your final balance. Our deadline for full payment is 31st August 2026. The total cost for the full retreat is £450 and the cost for the 2 day pass is £250. We are able to take any remaining balance in-store, over the phone or via PayPal. You may pay in instalments if you wish and this can be organised over the phone. Please contact us if you wish to discuss payment options.

What Happens After I Book?

Upon booking you will receive an email which will give you full details about travel, the venue, catering, additional activities and what you need to bring. The arrival guide you receive will depend on whether you opt for the full experience or day passes. We promise you a craft filled retreat and also lots of exciting projects to enjoy. Please note there may be some changes to the schedule and timings.  You can look back on last years beading retreat and some of the fabulous reviews we received by clicking here.

Please contact us if you have any questions or queries and one of the team will get back to you. We would love to welcome you to Riverside Crafts Winter Retreat 2026. Unsure if its for you? Click here for a handy blog which will help you make a decision.