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Are you looking for the perfect space for a small group gathering, workshop, or retreat?
Our welcoming venue offers a calm and versatile setting, ideal for intimate groups of up to 12 people, depending on your activity. The studio is housed in a charming old farm outbuilding, thoughtfully converted to host Krafting Kalm workshop retreats. For the warmer and drier months, we make full use of our beautiful outdoor spaces for drawing, meditation, furniture painting, and many other creative activities.
✨ A dedicated creative studio space designed for 6–12 people
✨ Includes a cosy bar area and mini kitchen with fridge, freezer, small oven, microwave, drinks-making facilities, and a unisex bathroom
✨ Perfect for craft workshops, meetings, and small group sessions
✨ Patio seating for up to 12 guests
✨ A peaceful lake with decking to relax beside
✨ Field with a cut path for gentle strolls
✨ Orchard area to explore
✨ Hardstanding outdoor space (approx. 25 x 8 metres), suitable for demonstrations or activities
✨ For food-based workshops, a larger farmhouse style kitchen area is available, ideal for small groups of up to 4-6 people depending on complexity and space required per person
✨ Fully equipped for hands-on cookery experiences
✨ Ample free off-road parking on site
✨ If you are hiring the venue lunches and refreshments can be provided on request
Our venue is designed to be flexible and supportive of your needs — whether you’re hosting a craft workshop, a small retreat, a cookery course, or simply looking for a unique space to gather and create.
When you book you’ll be sent comprehensive details of how to find us with various methods of transport. We have off street parking for those travelling by car and a village train station within a 7min walk from the venue.
We have a number of great places to stay nearby, so just let us know what you’re looking for, whether it’s glamping or something more luxurious. There are also a number of great places serving food, we are also only a 20 minute ride by car or train to both York and Harrogate.
Nicky Steele – Creative Arts & Craft Specialist
Our creative workshops are designed for anyone wishing to discover their inner talent. With practical tips and guidance, we ensure that everyone achieves something they can be proud of — regardless of skill level.
Each workshop is carefully chosen to bring enjoyment, a sense of achievement, and, of course, a touch of indulgence. Our retreats are designed with hospitality in mind, offering delicious food and refreshments to complement the creative experience.
I have spent my life on what can only be described as a creative journey. I was born with a sketchpad in hand. Creativity is a calling for me, and my mission is to bring the energy, joy, and fulfilment that creativity gives to others through our workshops and retreats.
I trained at a Royal Academy School of Arts, where I studied fine art and its many associated disciplines. After earning a degree in Graphic Design, I specialised in branding and packaging, working as a senior designer for Nestlé before setting up my own consultancy in 1999, which I ran successfully for 20 years.
Over the years, my passion for creating beautiful and useful objects has led me to work across many fields including photography and styling for advertising, furniture up-cycling and refurbishment, art, and interior design.
My aim is to show that beautiful creations are within everyone’s reach.
Over the years I have had a strong interest in healthy, nutritious but inclusive food recipes and creations. As a lifelong pescatarian with a Coeliac husband and lactose intolerant daughter, I have developed recipes and an attitude towards food that allow everyone to enjoy delicious, healthy food without compromise.
I believe that creating – whether through art, craft, or food – enriches our lives, inspires those around us, and brings a sense of fulfilment that is deeply rewarding. Through our workshops and retreats, I am committed to sharing that experience with others.
I believe that when we create we fulfil ourselves, enrich our environment and inspire those around us.