Hawkwood College

First records of the estate go back to 1688 when it was part of the parish of Painswick, was known as The Grove and belonged to John Mayo, who died in 1715 leaving it to his daughters. At some point before 1842, this house had been badly damaged by fire. It was William Capel (d. 1883) who engaged George Basevi, architect of the Subscription Rooms and the wings at Painswick House, to rebuild the house as it stands today, and a descendant, Lt.-Col. William Capel, who sold the bulk of the estate in 1914, the house on the remaining 40 acres being sold four years after his death in 1932 to Colonel Murray. Colonel Murray named it "Hawkwood" after the colourful 14th century mercenary Sir John…

On the basis of its founding anthroposophical ethos, Hawkwood still provides a centre for short courses on the theme of creative exploration. These include personal and spiritual development, arts & crafts, music, health & well-being as well as nature and sustainability. There are six meeting rooms including a large hall, library and two spacious studios. Overnight accommodation comprises twenty nine bedrooms with original features, looking out over the valley. Hawkwood CFT is also home to the Bardic Chair of Hawkwood with the annual Bard of Hawkwood competition being held on the grounds.