Golden Blooms: 3D Goldwork Embroidery Retreat with Hannah Mansfield 27th Sept – 2nd Oct 2026

Your creative holiday package has been thoughtfully curated to offer a seamless, relaxing, and inspiring experience, including:

Accommodation
Unwind in a stylish single or double occupancy room at Crieff Hydro Hotel, a grand country estate nestled in the heart of Perthshire. With over 900 acres of tranquil grounds and views of the surrounding hills, the hotel combines classic Scottish charm with modern comforts and exceptional hospitality.

Meals
Enjoy delicious daily breakfasts, light lunches, and seasonal three-course dinners, all prepared with care by the hotel’s talented culinary team. Menus feature fresh, locally sourced Scottish produce served in one of Crieff Hydro’s welcoming dining spaces.

Excursion
An inspiring afternoon visit to nearby Scone Palace is included in your retreat. This experience features a private guided tour and a light refreshment, offering a chance to explore one of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites without any additional planning.

Stitching Work Room
Enjoy exclusive access to a dedicated stitching space, thoughtfully arranged for comfort and focus. With generous natural light, ergonomic seating, and magnifying lamps provided, everything is designed to support your creativity throughout the week.

Tuition Fees
Benefit from 21 hours of expert tuition with award-winning embroiderer Hannah Mansfield. Through hands-on guidance, live demonstrations, and personal feedback, you’ll learn to transform traditional goldwork techniques into a striking 3D floral brooch, using specialist materials and Hannah’s signature methods.

While we’ve taken care of nearly everything for you, the following items are not included in the retreat package:

Travel to and from Crieff Hydro
Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen events. This remains the responsibility of each guest.

Beverages
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are not included unless otherwise specified during meals.

Meals Away from the Property
One light refreshment during the off-site excursion to Scone Palace is not included in the retreat price.

Airport or Rail Transfers
Transfers between your arrival point (such as Edinburgh Airport, Gleneagles Station, or Perth Railway Station) and Crieff Hydro are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us in advance if you would like to book a transfer.

Gratuities
Gratuities are not included. However, there is an option to pre-pay gratuities at the time of final booking, should you wish to do so.

Project Materials / Tutor Kit
Materials for the embroidery project are not included in the tuition fee. A curated project kit by Hannah Mansfield will be available to purchase directly from her. Hannah will contact all guests prior to the retreat with full details and ordering information.

Crieff Hydro is nestled in the scenic hills of Perthshire, offering easy access from across Scotland and beyond. Whether you’re arriving by plane, train, or car, the journey is simple and scenic.

By Air
The nearest international airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in advance if you would like assistance with this.

By Rail
The closest railway station is Gleneagles, just 20 minutes away by taxi. Alternatively, Perth Railway Station is around 40 minutes from the hotel and connects easily to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other major cities.

By Car
Crieff Hydro is easily accessible by road and offers free on-site parking. Approximate drive times:
• 1 hour 15 minutes from Edinburgh
• 1 hour 15 minutes from Glasgow
• 40 minutes from Perth city centre

Private Transfers
If you prefer not to drive, we are happy to help arrange private transfers from Edinburgh Airport, Gleneagles Station, or Perth Railway Station for an additional fee. Simply let us know your travel plans in advance to reserve this service.

Your stay at Crieff Hydro promises comfort, character, and true Scottish hospitality in a luxurious country retreat.

Accommodation
Guests will enjoy beautifully appointed single or double occupancy rooms in Crieff Hydro’s historic main hotel or its charming nearby buildings. Each room blends traditional charm with modern comfort, featuring plush beds, ensuite bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities to ensure a restful and rejuvenating stay. Surrounded by 900 acres of peaceful estate grounds, the hotel offers ample space for morning walks, afternoon reflection, or quiet inspiration between sessions.

Dining
Your retreat includes:

Daily Breakfasts – Start your day with a generous buffet breakfast, featuring Scottish favourites and continental classics, served in the hotel’s welcoming restaurant.

Light Lunches – Enjoy light, nourishing lunches on full class days, designed to keep you energised without interrupting your creative flow.

Three-Course Dinners – Each evening, unwind with a seasonal three-course dinner crafted by Crieff Hydro’s talented chefs, using the best of local produce in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Special dietary requirements can be accommodated—please share your preferences with us in advance so we can ensure your meals are tailored to your needs.

To ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay during your creative retreat in Scotland, we recommend packing the following essentials:

Clothing for All Weathers
Scottish weather can be changeable! Bring layers, including a light waterproof jacket, so you’re prepared for both crisp mornings and sunny afternoons.

Comfortable Footwear
Pack supportive shoes for walking tours, excursions, and strolls around the scenic Murrayshall estate and surrounding countryside.

Sun Protection
Yes, even in Scotland! Sunglasses, sun cream, and a hat are useful for bright days, especially during our Scone Palace excursion.

Embroidery Equipment
Bring your preferred stitching tools such as scissors, needles, magnifiers, or any personal items you like to use. Project-specific kits curated by Hannah Mansfield will be available for purchase separately.

Camera or Smartphone
Capture the beautiful setting, your work-in-progress, and the memories you’ll make throughout the retreat.

Travel Adapters
If travelling from outside the UK, please bring a UK plug adapter (Type G).

Personal Items
Pack any medications, toiletries, chargers, or comfort items that will help you feel at home and relaxed throughout your stay.

Bringing these items will ensure you’re well-prepared to fully enjoy your creative experience, both in the classroom and beyond.

Health and Accessibility

We want every guest to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling experience during their time at Crieff Hydro. While we aim to accommodate a wide range of needs, there are a few important considerations to be aware of before booking:

• This retreat includes light walking around the hotel grounds and a half-day excursion to Scone Palace, which may involve standing for extended periods, walking on uneven surfaces, and navigating historic interiors.
• The Scottish weather in late September is typically mild but can be changeable—please bring appropriate layers and comfortable footwear to ensure you stay warm and dry throughout the retreat.
• If you have limited mobility, ongoing health conditions, or concerns about walking distances, we encourage you to contact us in advance so we can discuss your specific requirements and assess how best to support your participation.
• While we always do our best to accommodate individual needs, please note that any special arrangements must not adversely impact the experience for the wider group.

We are committed to making your time with us as enjoyable and accessible as possible. If you have any questions or would like to talk through your personal needs in confidence, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Discover how to use the traditional technique of goldwork embroidery in innovative ways to create a sculptural floral brooch with an Autumnal theme.

Goldwork is a technique which is normally applied to a flat piece of fabric but in this class you will learn how to use specialist goldwork wires to embroider three dimensional flowers. Hannah is well known for her 3D goldwork flowers, which have won an award and been featured in exhibitions and magazines. This is the first time she will be sharing her techniques for making these flowers in an in person class.

The goldwork techniques covered in this class will include, how to apply pearl purl wire to create outlines and a myriad of ways to apply purl wire using cutwork techniques to achieve different patterns and textures. Hannah will demonstrate how to use the different finishes of goldwork wires to create varied effects and interest within the flowers.

You will learn the finishing techniques required to turn your goldwork from a flat piece of embroidery into a three dimensional brooch. Hannah will share all her tips and tricks for this process, gained from her years of experience of making 3D goldwork flowers. This will include how to apply specially made backings and how to assemble the petals and leaves to create a beautiful composition. You will also learn how to neatly cover the stems with ribbon.

This class will be suitable for those with or without experience of goldwork embroidery. A knowledge of basic hand sewing skills will be helpful. For those familiar with goldwork, this class will demonstrate fresh ways of using the technique. If you do not have any prior experience with goldwork embroidery, this class offers a great introduction to the technique. Each class participant will be guided through the project step by step by Hannah, to allow you to gain the most embroidery knowledge and enjoyment of the project as possible.

Cancellation shall take effect only when Creative Experiences receives written notification from the person confirming the booking. All correspondence should be addressed to Creative Experiences, 55 Westfield Avenue, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5AA, United Kingdom or by email to info@creative-experiences. In all cases of cancellation, the deposit forfeit. The following cancellation fees expressed, as a percentage of the total holiday cost, will become immediately payable to Creative Experiences.

Cancellation charge:

Cancellation within 8 weeks; 40% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 7 weeks; 60% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 6 weeks; 80% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 4 weeks; 100% of holiday cost payable

Deposits

For any holiday, we require a non-refundable deposit of 20% of holiday cost. If your deposit payment is not received within 7 days, the holiday may be offered to other interested parties.

Payment of holiday cost

The balance of your holiday cost must be settled 8 weeks prior to the commencement date of your holiday. If your holiday booking is made within 8 weeks of commencement, payment must be made in full immediately on booking. If payments are not made in accordance to this schedule, bookings will be treated as cancellations and deposits will not be refunded.

Insurance

Every person for whom a holiday is booked with Creative Experiences must have adequate insurance cover and must be able to show us proof of insurance upon request.

Cancellation by the client

Cancellation shall take effect only when Creative Experiences receives written notification from the person confirming the booking. All correspondence should be addressed to Creative Experiences, 55 Westfield Avenue, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5AA, United Kingdom or by email to info@creative-experiences. In all cases of cancellation, the deposit forfeit. The following cancellation fees expressed, as a percentage of the total holiday cost, will become immediately payable to Creative Experiences.

Cancellation charge:

Cancellation within 8 weeks; 40% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 7 weeks; 60% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 6 weeks; 80% of holiday cost payable

Cancellation within 4 weeks; 100% of holiday cost payable

Alteration by Creative Experiences

If in the unlikely event that there have to be any alteration made by Creative Experiences, we will notify you as soon as possible and offer you one of the following options.

1. I) To accept the new arrangements
2. II) To cancel your holiday and receive a full refund.

We will not be liable for refunding any expenses, which have been occurred as a result of the booking.

Our holidays require a minimum amount of guests to be able to to continue with the holiday. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the holiday in case the minimum number has not been achieved.

Changes

Should you wish to change your booking, Creative Experiences will endeavour to accommodate any changes subject to any differences in price and availability, but cannot guarantee that changes can be made. Creative Experiences will make an administration charge of £50 for any change in booking. Bookings cannot be changed within 2 weeks of the start of your holiday.

Responsibility

Creative Experiences will not be liable for any loss or damages occurred to any client as a result of:

Any event or circumstance which could have been avoided if the client had taken reasonable care.

Any circumstance or event which Creative Experiences or its suppliers could not have foreseen or prevented even with all due care and attention.

Circumstances out of the reasonable control of Creative Experiences such as strikes, wars, civil or political unrest, quarantine restrictions, terrorism, government actions, natural or nuclear disaster adverse weather conditions including injury or illness to staff thus reducing level of service.

Injury, illness or death due to any activity at any time during your holiday, except where such injury or death is caused by the negligence or fraud of Creative Experiences.

Loss of, theft of or damage to any of your belongings at any time of your holiday, whether within the chalet, in the neighbourhood or otherwise.

Injury, illness or death associated with the consumption of any food or drink we may supply except where such illness, injury or death is caused by the wilful negligence or fraud of Creative Experiences or its directors, officers or employees.

Excursion days

We do not accept responsibility if an artisan or person does not show up or cancels private booked excursion such as walking tours, artisan lessons, cooking lessons, wine tastings etc. Should this situation arise, Creative Experiences will try their very best to book another excursion and find an alternative at no cost to the client.

Our suppliers

Creative Experiences is working with third party suppliers such as hotels, villas, transfer companies and others. We are more than happy to discuss any of your requirements such as food allergies with hotels, specific room allocations, pick and drop off times with transfers companies, however we cannot guarantee that your request can be fulfilled. In case of special client requirements not being accepted by the third party, we will be contacting you at our earliest convenience to let you know.

Complaints and Problems

In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your holiday, you must immediately inform the Creative Experiences representative and the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to our representative and the supplier as soon as possible. Until we know about a problem or complaint, we cannot begin to solve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied however, you must write to us within 28 days of your return to your home country giving your booking reference and full details of your complaint. We regret we do not accept any liability in relation to any complaint or claim which is not notified entirely in accordance with this clause.

Website Accuracy

Please note that the information and prices shown on this website may have changed by the time you come to book your holiday. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the website and prices, regrettably errors occasionally do occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the time of booking. The website is the sole responsibility of Creative Experiences. It is not issued on behalf of and does not commit any independent organization/carriers whose services are featured in it.

Emergency

Creative Experience will provide you with assistance in case of emergency during your holiday with us. We can help you bringing you to health services, working with local authorities and international consulate in case you lost your passport or important papers.

If you have an emergency because of your own negligence, Creative Experiences may ask you for a fee occurred during the process such as extra transfers, missed bookings with third parties and more.

Conduct

When you enjoy your holiday with Creative Experiences, you are responsible for any damage or loss caused by you. In case of damage in a hotel or villa (third party supplier), the client has to pay the damage charges directly to the supplier.

We do reserve the rights to cancel your holiday, in case you put others in danger through your actions, verbal abuse and by causing significant distress to other holiday makers who are joining that group. We do not tolerate violence or abuse in any form to our clients or staff members.