Frosted Felt
Winter Wool, Story & Stillness at Glencruitten House
Step into the quieter beauty of the Highlands for Frosted Felt, a richly creative winter retreat with acclaimed felt artist Moy Mackay.
Hosted at Glencruitten House, a private country estate nestled within the forests of the Scottish Highlands, this immersive retreat invites guests to slow down, create, and be inspired by the textures of winter: misted glens, frost-lit mornings, softened landscapes, woodland paths, sea air, and the warmth of shared stories.
Across the retreat, guests will explore felt, stitch, colour, and composition while enjoying nourishing meals, beautiful accommodation, live music, peaceful time in Oban, and the atmosphere of a house steeped in myth and Highland character.
Frosted Inclusions
- Dates: 12th – 18th November
- 6 nights’ accommodation in the Main House or Luxury Villas
- All meals, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and wine
- 1 x Signature Mystical Afternoon Tea
- 1 x Fine Dining Experience
- 1 x evening with live music
- 1 x free day in Oban
- Studio tuition with Moy Mackay
- Materials and use of studio space
- Time for creative exploration, rest, and Highland inspiration
Winter Makers
Moy Mackay will lead the retreat, sharing her distinctive approach to felted artwork, colour, texture, landscape, and stitch.
Throughout the week, guests will be guided through the process of developing their own felted pieces, from initial inspiration and sketching through to colourwork, layering, felting, composition, and finishing details. With expert tuition and a supportive retreat setting, each guest will have the space to develop their own creative voice while being surrounded by the quiet beauty of the winter Highlands.
A Frosted Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival at Glencruitten House
Arrival from 4pm, followed by welcome drinks, introductions, and dinner.
Day 2 — First Studio Day
Begin the creative journey with Moy Mackay, exploring inspiration, colour, composition, and the first stages of felted work.
Day 3 — Winter Layers
Continue developing your artwork through layering, texture, felting techniques, and guided creative support.
Day 4 — Saturday Free Day in Oban
A relaxed day to explore Oban at your own pace. Guests may wander the harbour, browse local shops and galleries, enjoy a relaxed lunch in town, take in the sea air, or simply return to Glencruitten House for a quiet afternoon of rest and creative reflection.
This day offers space to gather inspiration from the coastline, winter light, local textures, and the surrounding Highland landscape before returning to Glencruitten House for dinner.
Day 5 — Back to the Studio
Return to the studio with fresh ideas from the winter scenery, coastline, and Highland surroundings.
Day 6 — Finishing Touches
Refine and progress individual pieces with guidance, stitch work, composition adjustments, and time for focused making.
Day 7 — Final Studio Session & Celebration Evening
Complete final works, followed by a celebratory dinner with live music.
Day 8 — Departure
Breakfast and departure from Glencruitten House.
The Art of Winter Felt
During the retreat, students will create a series of felt artworks inspired by the winter landscape around Glencruitten House and the surrounding Oban coastline.
The creative focus will include:
– Highland landscapes
– Winter light and shadow
– Woodland and glen textures
– Coastal colour palettes
– Seasonal still-life inspiration
– Colour blending and layering
– Felt, stitch, and finishing techniques
Guests will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the estate, surrounding forests, sea views, seasonal textures, and the quiet drama of the winter Highlands.
The Rhythm of Winter
A gentle daily rhythm may include:
8:00–9:00am — Breakfast
9:30am–12:30pm — Studio session
12:30–1:30pm — Lunch
2:00–5:30pm — Studio session / retreat experience
7:30pm — Dinner
Dates:
12–18 November
The schedule may adjust slightly to allow for creative flow, rest, excursions, and winter weather.
Reserve your Winter Place
Flexible payment plans are available.
A deposit secures your place, with the balance due before the retreat.
For more information or to reserve your place:
Contact:
sayward.harris@glencruittenhouse.com