A retreat for the mind and spirit
Backbury House Retreats offers a secluded location for guests to relax, unwind and feed their spirit and creativity.
In short, it is located amongst paradisal countryside and offers six acres of private land including woodlands, orchards, a working vineyard and grazing paddocks.
Furthermore, in the centre of this tranquil setting is nestled Backbury House Studio; it is truly an artist’s paradise.
Education for an inspired life
Backbury House Retreats was established in 2022 and was the brain child of the current proprietor Sharon Brookes. So, her dream was to open an art school to offer an environment where creativity and well-being could flourish.
Following on, Sharon has worked tirelessly in order to fulfil that dream and has subsequently developed a thriving business. What’s more, in 2023, Backbury House Retreats achieved an award for “Best Idyllic Creative Education Retreat” recognised by LuxLife Magazine.
In conclusion, Backbury House Retreats offers a supportive and inspiring environment where all abilities can gain in confidence, develop their well-being and build competence in a range of artistic and creative mediums.
Expert guidance at Backbury House Retreats
Sharon’s background is in Art education. She gained a BA (Hons) in the Fine Arts in 1993 from The University of East London. Following this, she gained her post graduate teaching qualification from Cambridge University.
Since then, she has developed nearly 30 years of experience teaching art within a range of educational settings. She has led several art departments as well as held roles as a teacher-trainer and still currently operates as an examination board Assessment Associate.
In addition, she has regularly supported individuals throughout her teaching career in order for them to improve their well-being. She holds qualifications in mindfulness teaching as well as art therapy. In short, supporting improved well-being with creativity is of high importance to Sharon. Consequently, this is firmly embedded within the ethos of Backbury House Retreats.
Lastly, Sharon has been a sucessful practising artist throughout her career. She works in a variety of mediums including: painting, photography and printmaking. She firmly believes that her own art professional practice is vital in order to inform her teaching roles. To view a selection of her current artworks, please visit our online Shop.
Eco Friendly
We are constantly striving to reduce the toxic load on our immediate environment and on the planet. Our retreat offers solar power, a bore hole for water supply, a waste disposal system and a thriving kitchen garden where we grow our fruit and vegetables. We harvest rainwater for all of our watering requirements.
Our retreat supports and actively encourages wildlife. The woodlands, wildlife ponds and insect attracting flower borders are particular active and a marvel to see.
An inclusive environment at Backbury House Retreats
Our retreat offers an inclusive environment where your needs are paramount.
Firstly, we offer a range of different access arrangements to suit individual requirements. To learn more about parking and facilities please visit our Studio and Facilities page.
Furthermore, if you require any modification to scripts or visual resources, these are available upon request. Please let us know your requirements on booking.
Alternatively, please email if you would like to discuss any access arrangements prior to your booking at: sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
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Backbury House Retreats
Backbury House
Checkley
Hereford
HR1 4NA
sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
07584 081970