Win a three-night stay at eco retreat Praktyka in North Devon
Please note, this competition is now closed.
When we visited Praktyka founders Henry Trew and Ania Wawrzkowicz at their revived 19th-century farmhouse – also designed by Rural Office – they told us how their business venture began. “We quit our jobs and went travelling with a half-formed vision for a hospitality project,” Henry explained. “Spending time with people who had already set up something similar gave us the courage we needed to do it for ourselves.” In 2018, they opened the doors to their environmentally minded refuge, its name taken from the word for ‘practice’ in Polish, Ania’s mother tongue. During guests’ stay, the couple invite them to connect with their creative spirit through art and wellbeing workshops. The programme includes jewellery making – run by Ania, an artist and former still-life photographer – painting, yoga, meditation, wild swimming and hiking.
The Heartwood is a meticulously designed self-catering sanctuary that sleeps two people. Each piece of mid-century furniture, alongside every book and object, has been as carefully considered as the architecture itself. The kitchen can be found within the timber pavilion, whose sheltered platform makes a wonderful spot for alfresco dining come rain or shine. And when it gets a little chillier, don’t fret: the dome includes a wood-burning stove to keep things cosy. September might mean the end of holidays for most, but nothing beats the end-of-summer blues like a countryside getaway. Situated under a mature oak tree, with far-reaching views of Exmoor beyond, there might not be a better place to watch the seasons begin to change.
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The winner can check the availability of the Heartwood via Praktyka’s website and select available dates outside of school holidays. The booking must be made before 31 December 2022 and the getaway must take place before the 31 December 2023.
The competition closes at midnight on Friday 24 September 2022 and the winner will be picked at random. UK entrants only. Good luck!
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