OUR EXTRAS - MAKE YOUR STAY BESPOKE
(paid for in advance - cash, bank transfer, or square card reader on site (fees may apply)
PRACTICAL
LIFTS TO/FROM STROUD STATION: £20 per trip
LIFTS TO/FROM SUPERMARKET: £10 per round trip
USE OF WASHING MACHINE: £5 per wash - inc. detergent & rack/ line drying
FIREWOOD: £8 - Logs and kindling in a bucket
ADDITIONAL
EXTRA GUESTS: £30 per night. Arrange and pay your host in advance, and confirm before arrival.
WALKS PDF: £10 - Our bespoke booklet with active links to OS maps and ‘what3words’ for local and distant walks
SIMPLE HOME-COOKED EVENING MEALS: £25 (occasional)
USE OF OUR FAMILY KITCHEN: £10 per hour
YOUR DOG: £10 per night - Available in The Hut only, unless otherwise arranged
INSPIRATIONAL
CRITIQUE: £70 per hour - Time to unpick and discuss a particular piece of work or body of work with your host Alice
MENTORING: £70 per hour - Discussion time on your practice and suggestions for overall progress and development from your host Alice
TALK TO THINK: £70 per hour - Time to simply off load your interests and concerns with an active listener, your host Alice
QUIET GUIDED WALKS: £30 per hour - Time to appreciate views and be surrounded by nature
WILD SWIMMING: £30 per hour - Swim at a local secret spot. (signed participation agreement required)
ARTS/CULTURE TOURS: £30 per hour - Explore art and culture in the Cotswolds on a 2-hour guided tour.
FARMERS MARKET TRIP:
CONSULTING:
CURATED COTSWOLD STAY: £ 450 for sole, or £ 600 dual occupancy - The perfect blend of relaxation and creative inspiration in stunning countryside.
Further Information About Our Extras:
Plan your Creative Practice
Artist Alice Sheppard Fidler offers bespoke one-on-one sessions for creatives at any stage of their career.
Mentoring offer expert support and guidance for your creative career as a whole.
Critiques focus on feedback for a specific piece of work or project, providing
direct advice.
Talk to Think offers you time to unload your thoughts with an active listener
These sessions provide direct feedback, practical guidance, and expert advice to nurture your practice.
Dates: On request, scheduled once booked
Location: In person and Online
About Alice:
Alice, an experienced artist, and educator with an MA in Fine Art and a BA in Fashion/Textiles, has over 18 years of experience in TV, film, and fashion. She co-founded Studio Voltaire in London and founded The Hide Artist Retreat.
Learn more about Alice:
alicesheppardfidler.com | @alicesheppardfidler
Art and Culture Tour
Explore art and culture in the Cotswolds on a 2-hour guided tour.
Discover curated galleries, exhibitions, art and antique shops, and local highlights in nearby towns, hosted by Alice Sheppard Fidler.
Perfect for art lovers and collectors seeking unique finds.
Dates: On request, scheduled once booked
Curated Cotswold Stay
Treat yourself and/or a friend to a mini-break.
The perfect blend of relaxation and creative inspiration in stunning countryside.
Your host, Alice has curated what she believes
to be the very best of what’s on offer in and around The Hide.
Surrounded by rolling hills, wild woodlands, and protected common lands, located a stone's throw away from the idyllic Cotswold town of Nailsworth.
The Hide offers you healing contact with nature while connecting with Stroud’s Art Scene.
A tailored itinerary for your stay
£ 450 for sole occupancy or £ 600 for dual occupancy
(with bottle of wine on arrival and delightful continental breakfast on the terrace)
Your accommodation:
Our Suite, offering panoramic views of the hills
Your first day half-day trip:
An outing to Stroud’s Famous Farmers Market for locally sourced provisions
or
An Art and Antiques Trail in surrounding Cotswolds towns.
Your wild experience: (2 hours)
Walk and Wild Swim
Your evening activity:
Yoga/Meditation/Relaxation/Sunset walk - 1 hour.