A Creative Community Hub for Art, Culture & Wellbeing.
“I was drawn to this cottage nineteen years ago. A labour of love. Derelict and broken, I have painstakingly restored it with the help of local artisans to somewhere resemble its near four hundred year old originality. The Old Forge burns bright once more and a host of fascinating beauty awaits you.”
-Your Host, Guy Shepherd
Upcoming Retreats
Awakening the Creative Spirit
A Weekend Retreat with Lila Tristram & Mary Magdalene
3rd – 5th May 2025
Wiltshire Weeks
Escape from the stresses and strains of 21st Century Britain.
Upcoming Events
We host a multitude of events including live music, literary evenings, lectures, workshops, summer garden concerts, yoga, meditation, walking tours and much more.