A Refreshing Summer
Spring is in full swing, and it’s only getting warmer. Sunshine is everywhere, and flowers are in full bloom. It’s time to be optimistic, to think about what to do …
Author: Finley Clarke
Posts by Finley Clarke
Keeping a Nature Journal
In the deep quiet that descended on us in during the first weeks of Covid lockdown, nature spoke to us differently, her voice more audible without the traffic and construction, …
7 Books to Kickstart your Creativity
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Entering the Forests of our Imagination
It was after ten o’clock at night, and I was returning to my cabin nestled amid the redwood trees at a retreat center in the hills above Santa Cruz. I …
Female Artists that Inspire Us Part 2
Last week we published the blogs of four great women artists who we had the good fortune of being able to host here at Hawkwood. Our aim was to celebrate …
Female Artists that Inspire us
This month is Women’s History Month, and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate our female artists. These wonderful women brought their talents, their individuality and their energy …
The Poems that Inspired us on International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and to #BreakTheBias. Today we’re imagining a gender equal world; free of discrimination and stereotypes, where diversity and inclusivity is celebrated. …
Trustee Opportunity
Hawkwood are looking for Trustees. Opportunities have arisen for caring, passionate Trustees to join the board at Hawkwood. We’re looking for Trustees with a background in hospitality or fundraising, particularly …
The Wild Soul Woman’s Journey
Awaken to the Five Archetypes of the Wild Soul Woman The hero’s journey, the dominant narrative of culture and personal transformation, has little to offer us as women. We are …
10 Point Plan Competition Winners
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7 Books to Get You Prepped for COP26
COP26 is fast approaching. Soon the world leaders will be recommitting to climate action goals. To spread awareness, on November 1st until the 3rd Hawkwood is running it’s flagship Climate …
Mind Art
Have you ever wondered why drawing helps us relax? Think about it. Every act of drawing helps make us calmer to some degree. It doesn’t even have to be some …
Words of the Soul
Writing is important to Hawkwood. Writing is a form of art, a form of expression. It is a method of looking at something deeper than the surface, and conveying emotion …
Transforming the World
It’s often said that hard times breed strong people. That when the world is going through tough times, strong leaders will drive us toward a better future. With climate change …
Frontline Folklore
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Culture Recovery Fund – One Year On
Culture Recovery Fund Monday 5th July marked the 1 year anniversary of the Culture Recovery Fund. This initiative run by The Arts Council and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media …
Emerging from the Urban
Lockdown is finally coming to a close, and a long time of being stuck inside has taken its toll. We’ve become unbalanced; focussing only on what’s immediately in front of …
