July 22nd – 25th
July 25th – 28th
July 29th - August 2nd
August 2nd – 6th
September 4th – 7th
September 7th – 10th
Flute Quartets/Quintets
September 30th – October 6th – 6 nights
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friend
October 16th – 19th – 4/3/2/1 coached quartets, trios, duos and solos if you wish.
October 19th – 22nd – 4/3/2/1 coached quartets, trios, duos and solos if you wish
October 27th – 30th – Woodwind Workshop
November 20th – 23rd – Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
November 23rd – 26th – Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
December 11th – 14th – Festive and Intensive Ensembles and individual help… Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
December 14th – 15th – Add on an extra day of even more intensive 1 : 1… Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire
January 22nd – 25th Flute Small Ensembles
January 25th – 28th Flute Small Ensembles
January 29th – February 1st Flute Ensembles
February 1st – 4th Soprano Saxophone Summit
Church Stretton, Shropshire
February 26th – March 1st
Advanced flute ensembles or 1:1 clarinet/saxophone
March 1st – 4th
Woodwind Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined. Intermediate + level.
Eardisland, Herefordshire
Play like Julie … Play like Nick
Back to basics to beyond …
March 19th – 22nd — stay 3 or 6 nights
March 22nd – 25th — stay 3 or 6 nights
For late starters, lapsed learners and those needing a boost.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Workshop/Ensembles
Mixed ensembles, Trios, Duos, Solos ( if you wish ) and 1 : 1 help.
All elements covered.
Tone, technique, breathing etc … rhythm reading, style and “nerve removal” !
Instruments: Flutes, Saxophones and Clarinets
Nearest airport is Porto, which is served daily by many international carriers and then share a rental car with others for the 70 minute drive to the estate.
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends. Course 1: April 25th. Arrive from 16.00 until May 1st. Depart after an early 8.00 breakfast 6 nights
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends. Join us at this stunning property, set in a working vineyard with unique and spectacular views over the Douro region. The entire house is ours to enjoy, recently refurbished offering 10 ensuite bedrooms/bathrooms, living, dining, rehearsal spaces, fitness room, and an outdoor pool.
Arrive after 16.00 on 25th April to settle in and have tea/coffee/wine snacks. Playing session at 18.00 and then dinner at 19.30.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Except Tuesday
Vila Real is the local large university town and home to major supermarkets such as Lidl, Aldi, Intermarche, Spar and a Leclerc hypermarket.
Stay 3 or 6 nights
Flute 3:2:1 Course with workshop sessions, 1 : 1 help
| Accommodation | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
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Portugal course begins at 16.00. Ends after breakfast on the final day. |
Portugal April 25th - May 1st 6 nights Full board except Tuesday when there is no lunch |
| Twin/Double ensuite for 2 players sharing | £1135 per person |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £1345 |
| Non playing partners | £445 for 6 nights |
our 17th year at this venue
Our favourite summer retreat and the 17th year at this lovely venue in the Suffolk countryside. A beautiful old country house set in its own grounds with orchard and vegetable garden surrounded by miles of arable farmlands and ancient woods. Approximately 3 miles from historic Lavenham and 5 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. Many local walks and cycle routes. Perfect for that summer retreat. Partners welcome. There are no en-suites at this venue but bathrooms very near to the bedrooms. Accommodation ranges from private double or single, very large twin share or a downstairs room with single bed. Please link to see cost of each type.
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder…. – ages 9 – 17
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Course starts at 18.00 on 25th and ends at 11.00 on July 28th
3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 2 and 3.
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
Flute Workshop/Ensembles Course
A Musical Holiday and Retreat. Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non-ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas. Set on a working farm in rural Herefordshire.
Please ask about appropriate playing level and we will direct you to the correct dates
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms.
Thank you for laying on such an enjoyable experience. The results of the course have been extraordinary….My playing has gone up a notch or two. JC
| Accommodation | Course 1 September 4th - 7th |
Course 2 September 7th - 10th |
Course 3 September 11th - 14th |
Course 4 September 14th - 17th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eardisland, Hereford | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition |
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| Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Twin share | 579 per person | 579 per person | 579 per person | 579 per person |
| Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom | 629 | 629 | 629 (1150 6 nights) | 629 (1150) |
| Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite | 689 | 689 | 689 (1270 6 nights) | 669 (1270) |
| Non resident player Full course including all meals and tuition | 569 | 569 | 569 | 569 |
A secret gem in Italy… nature at its best, yet within reach of Italian art, history, wine and culture. An ancient farmhouse dating back 500 years, located 850m above sea level in the Appennino mountains.
Fly to Bologna, Pisa or Florence. 4 Bedrooms ensuite or 3 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms.
Wednesday, September 30th 2026 arrive after 16.00
Tuesday, October 6th 2026 depart after early 7.30 am breakfast.
Arrive after 16.00 on Wednesday 30th September to settle in and have tea/coffee/welcome wine and snacks. Playing session at 18.00 and then dinner at 19.30.
Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday
Except Saturday
Julie and Nick have used their extensive travel knowledge to seek out this perfectly quirky, authentic, antique with countryside elegance and classically furnished venue in Italy. It is an ancient farmhouse dating back 500 years. located in Arsicci, a small Appennino village, which is 850 meters above sea level.
One side of the house looks out over the panoramic view and the other back into the small hamlet.
The village is surrounded by wonderful scenery and is guaranteed to make you feel relaxed. A perfect setting for music making. Arsicci is located near to the river Tevere springs, which is the source of the River Tiber. There are many marked paths of different difficulty levels on the surrounding mountains. The GEA path, which follows the Appennini ridge, passes near to the village.
A thirty minute car journey enables you to reach the art towns of the upper Tiber valley:- Sansepolcro (Piero della Francesca Renaissance artist town), Monterchi, Anghiari, Pieve Santo Stefano.
The property is an extensive 850 square meters in size and situated over 3 floors with a four car garage, a 500 sq metre front garden, a 200 sq metre lower terrace garden and set in a 5000 sq metre wooded park.
Please note that the swimming pool will not be is use as we are visiting out of season and it is not heated.
Fly to Bologna, Pisa or Florence and share a hired car. The drive is straightforward. We recommend that you add on a day’s city sightseeing at the beginning or end of your trip.
We have chosen midweek dates for cheaper flight options. There are frequent flights to all airports (BA, Easyjet etc ).
Visit Siena, Montepulciano or Arezzo for a full day out on the Saturday.
| Accommodation | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
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Italy course begins at 16.00. Ends after an early breakfast on the final day. |
Italy September 30th - October 6th 6 nights Full board except Saturday when there is no lunch |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £1245 all inclusive |
| Private Room for single occupancy with bathroom next-door | £1095 all inclusive |
| Twin/Double for 2 players sharing with bathroom next door | £1045 per person all inclusive |
| Non playing partners | £450 for 6 nights all inclusive |
321 ensembles/workshop sessions and solos (if you wish) with Julie playing/ leading
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Church Stretton October | 3 nights fully inclusive of tuition, all meals and accommodation |
| ROOM TYPE | Full Board |
| Double room ensuite | £679 |
| Double room with private bathroom on same corridor | £649 |
Staffordshire 1
Sugnall Hall, near Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Woodwind Workshop course for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
| Accommodation | Course 1 | Course 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire |
Course 1 Woodwind Workshop October 27th - 30th Tuesday - Friday 3 nights. |
Course 2 Advanced Saxophones October 30th - November 2nd Friday - Monday 3 nights |
| ROOM TYPE : | Standard rate full board | Standard rate full board |
| Single ensuite | £669 | £669 |
| Single not ensuite with shared family bathroom between 3 rooms. | £589 | £589 |
| Double ensuite share with non playing partner | £879 per room | £879 per room |
Wiltshire 1
| Accommodation | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Seagry, Wiltshire | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
| No. of nights | 3 fully inclusive | 6 fully inclusive |
| Single ensuite/private bathroom | £699 | £1295 |
| Daily rate full course | £445 | |
| Daily rate | £175 each day minimum 2 days |
Wiltshire 2
Each course begins at 18.00 on the first day with a playing session followed by dinner and ends after a morning playing session at 11.30
Stay in this beautifully presented house on an organic farm in Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Schedule from 9.30 – 13.00 and 16.30 – 19.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed.
| Accommodation | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Seagry, Wiltshire | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
| No. of nights | 3 fully inclusive | 6 fully inclusive |
| Single ensuite/private bathroom | £699 | £1295 |
| Daily rate full course | £445 | |
| Daily rate | £175 each day minimum 2 days |
Join together for some festive favourites and other seasonal classics that Nick has arranged. In addition, we will have some more unusual content such as Manfredini’s Baroque Christmas Concerto and an arrangement of an aria from Bach’s Christmas oratorio. From traditional arrangements… Bach to Broadway and beyond. There will also be the opportunity for individual help and solo opportunities with accompaniment.
Stay for an extra 24 hours for some intensive musical workouts
Maximum 7 places for flute/clarinet or saxophone
Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.
The course begins at 18.00 on December 11th and ends on 14th if staying for 3 nights or 15th if you choose for an additional, extra intensive day and night!
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms
| Accommodation | Course 1 | Course 1 + 1 night |
|---|---|---|
| Eardisland, Hereford | December 11th - 14th | December 11th - 15th |
|
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition |
3 nights | 4 nights |
| Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite | £679 | £779 |
| Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom | £639 | £739 |
| Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player. All meals included | £195 | £225 |
