Where is the Retreat being held?

Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ

Find directions via Google Maps and Citymapper.

How can I get to the Retreat?

  • St Albans Abbey Railway Station - 16 minute walk / 3 minute drive 
  • St Albans City Railway Station - 26 minute walk / 6 minute drive 

Please reach out to us on hello@craftycounsel.co.uk if you have any queries or issues about your journey, we'd be happy to help! 

What time do I need to arrive?

Please arrive by 5.30PM on the 22nd of September, as we'll be starting the event at 6PM.

How do I collect my room key?

There is a desk at the main reception where your room keys will be. There will be a Crafty Retreat sign to help you find the right place, but if you're unsure then please ask a member of the Sopwell House team.

Where is the agenda?

We're putting the finishing touches to the agenda, but you'll be able to find it on this website when it's ready.

Where can I find the speakers?

View the Speaker Page to discover who will be joining us at the Retreat.

How can I meet the other Retreat attendees?

We've created a special chat on the Community Hub which you can join to connect with your fellow Retreat attendees and get to know one another before September.

What can I do at Sopwell House?

Sopwell House has lots of facilities you can use during your stay, such as:

The gym - Train with world-class equipment, including Technogym ‘Artis’ cardio and strength machines. Designated zones for weights and functional training allow for focused workouts.

Pool & Thermal suite - Unwind or reset in our 14.5-metre indoor pool, two whirlpools, sauna, and steam rooms. With loungers and a garden terrace nearby, it’s a calming space to cool down or switch off entirely.

They also offer treatments such as:

  • Cottonmill Signature Massage
  • Upper Body Bliss
  • Full Body Scrub with Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
  • Touch Face and Back
  • The Ultimate Glow Facial
  • The Ultimate Rebalancing Facial

We have a discount for spa treatments, £110.00 per treatment (discounted from £125.00 per person), so if you would like to take advantage, please reach out to hello@craftycounsel.co.uk and we can put you in touch with the relevant staff member! 

Do note that these treatments may get booked up so it will be subject to availability when the enquiry is made.

Sopwell House also has a small walking route, if you'd like to explore the grounds which you can view via this map.

What else is there to do in St Albans?

If you’d like to explore some more of St Albans, there are plenty of places you can head to - such as: