Glenthorne Country Guest House Easedale Road, Grasmere, Cumbria. LA22 9QH Tel/Fax: 015394 35389 E: gthorn@globalnet.co.uk |
Special Interest Holidays at Glenthorne
2001
A chance to try something new or develop an existing interest
in an informal and friendly atmosphere, and with skilled activity leaders to guide
you. Add to that, excellent and varied home cooking, plenty of home comforts(Glenthorne
now has lots more en-suite accommodation) and the magnificent scenery - and
you have a uniquely relaxing and stimulating break!Mon 12th - Fri 16th February Winter walking - Walking in this most dramatic of seasons can be the best. Led by our experienced local National Park Guides, Dave and Delia King. Cost: £155 standard: £167 en-suite. Mon 26th - Fri 2nd March Calligraphy - for beginners and those with some experience. Tutored by John Blamires of Bradford Preparative Meeting, former lecturer in Graphic Design. Cost: £155 standard: £167 en-suite. Mon 12th - Fri 16th March Tour the Lakes by Mountain Goat - be driven in comfort to a variety of wild beautiful and historic locations. Expert drivers with a wealth of local knowledge. Cost: inc all tours, £193 standard: £205 en-suite. Mon 26th - Fri 30th March Art Holiday - Sketch and Paint in like minded company with the skilful help of our experienced teacher Roy Mewha. Beginners welcome. Cost: £181 standard: £195 en-suite. Mon 30th - Fri 4th May Poetry - Write, reflect and create with others under the gentle creative guidance of the poet, Gerard Benson. Cost: £181 standard: £195 en-suite. Mon 14th - Fri 18th May Circle Dancing - for fun fellowship and reflection. Another invitation to regulars and newcomers to join the Dance! Led again by Barbara Barker. Cost: £203 standard: £219 en-suite. Sat 23rd - Sun 24th June / Sat 10th - Sun 11th August / Sat 6th - Sun 7th October Speaking Circles® - More than public speaking - these small group workshops invite you to explore the space whilst being 'up-front' in a warm supportive environment, in order that we can find comfort in any speaking situation, with groups of any size. Led by Dominic Kerridge. Cost: £120 standard: £125 en-suite. Sat 8th - Mon 10th September The Older the Bolder - A workshop with a spiritual focus, exploring the nature of 'living adventurously' with the advancing years. Led by Gordon Smith. Cost: £99 standard: £107 en-suite. Sat 23rd - Fri 28th September Autumnal Fell Walking. Guided walks with experienced leaders - Led by David Baines and Partner. Cost: £248 standard: £268 en-suite. Mon 1st - Sat 6th October Art Holiday. Changing colours - inspirational Autumn in the Lakes. Our second painting holiday with tutor Roy Mewha. Cost: £255 standard: £275 en-suite. Mon 29th - Fri 2nd October Tour the Lakes by Mountain Goat - be driven in comfort to a variety of wild beautiful and historic locations. Expert drivers with a wealth of local knowledge. Cost: inc all tours, £193 standard: £205 en-suite. Mon 5th - Fri 9th November Quilting and related textile craft. Moving on from last year's patchwork holiday, a chance to develop or extend new skills and interests with the support and expertise of our tutor, Moragh Bradshaw. Cost: £155 standard: £167 en-suite. Costs above are fully inclusive of full board accommodation and special holiday fees per person.
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