Middle Coombe Farm is excited to present Made On Holiday: Staycreation on vacation. Creative retreats just took on a whole new meaning.

From Friday 28th October this year Made On Holiday is offering 2 residential stay creation retreats at Middle Coombe Farm, Devon:

-Friday 28th October to Sunday 30th October 2016: Machine embroidery with Poppy Treffry

-Friday 4th November to Sunday 6th November 2016: Folk Tales: Trees of Life with Anne Kelly

THE IDEA by Mari & David 

We think the ideal client for our retreats is us, so with this in mind we have created the best experience, one that we would love to go on ourselves.

In the last few years we have seen a boom in the handmade and making sectors. This is probably partly because of the economic situation, partly due to the consequences of the mass-produced market, the lack of details and individuality, where everything is made only to save time and costs. There is a new way to see second-hand and vintage and the up-cycling and recycling world; not only for the collector or for people with a more limited budget, but all of us, re-using what is already available and creating: a shopping bag or a print for our living room, an accessory to display or jewellery to give to a close friend as a gift. The list of what you can create as your way to express yourself is endless.

We hope you will have great fun holidaying with us, sharing moments and creating opportunities for life. Because you can come back from your retreat with memories and a souvenir  (like we do) and this time the souvenir is handmade by you. What’s not to like?

ABOUT US

Mari: I have a background in social anthropology and communications, and several years in the publishing and journalism industry. My passion for the arts, craft and beautiful things started in Milan, where I grew up, and my enthusiasm has been reinforced with my life in England, where I have lived since 1997.
David: I have a varied background in travelling, counselling and as a TEFL teacher and coach, and am working together with Mari to develop the project and to keep an eye on the growth of the business. I spent several years abroad, including The Netherlands and experiencing a bit of the Dolce Vita in Milan, before deciding that the UK is where I am happiest.