Photography Retreat 2025
Thursday March 6th
to
Sunday March 9th
£475 per person or
£199 non-residential
Suitable for beginners and intermediates
Experience Exmoor in March, as it prepares for the Spring ahead, with a restorative, fully catered break at Nutsford House. Explore the rugged beauty of the landscape and learn to use your camera or phone to take better photographs.
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Enjoy supportive workshops with photographer Mark Clinton Johnson and two guided walks taking in water, woodland and moor, with plenty of time to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Nutsford House.
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Booking is now open.
For more details or to book, contact Amanda and James at info@nutsfordhouse.co.uk or on 07554 748835
Schedule
Thursday
Arrive for morning coffee. Free time to settle in and lunch.​
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Introductory Workshops with Mark at Nutsford House in the afternoon. ​​
Afternoon tea and dinner.​​
Friday
In the morning, an opportunity to practise taking photos in the gardens and woods of Nutsford House's 10 acre site.
In the afternoon, a short trip to Tarr Steps, an Exmoor beauty spot, where, guided by Mark, you will have the opportunity to take photographs of the river, woodland, moorland and wildlife.
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Free time to relax. Afternoon tea and dinner.
Saturday
A chance to put everything you've learnt into practice on a relaxed, guided Photography Walk with Mark in the vicinity of Wimbleball Lake. The landscape you will encounter will be woodland, moorland, rivers and lakes with spectacular views all around.
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Home to Nutsford House for dinner. Option to book a spa treatment at the house (additional cost).
Sunday
Guided by Mark, learn to edit your best photographs. You will finish with beautiful final images to take home and we'll send on to you a printed copy of your favourite image of the week.
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Depart after lunch together.
During your stay you will learn new skills in a small group and explore the beauty of Exmoor. Your break is fully catered with home cooked, mainly vegetarian, cuisine and plenty of cakes. Please note, however, that we are not licensed but if you would like an alcoholic drink, you are welcome to bring a bottle or two. Spa treatments are available at the house on Friday or Saturday afternoons (at your own expense). Our bedrooms are large and south facing with one bathroom shared between two rooms.
Tutor
Mark Clinton Johnson is a Woolacombe based photographer who has a love for exploring and photographing the landscapes and wildlife of North Devon and Exmoor.
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Mark says, "When out and about, I always have to take my camera with me. You just never know when the conditions and light might change and I always need to be ready to capture a beautiful image. Taking different lenses offers alternative perspectives that cannot be seen naturally with the human eye and I find it can add a lot of extra interest into landscape pictures."
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Mark took the vast majority of photographs on the Nutsford House website and we are delighted that he has agreed to be our tutor again for this Photography Retreat.
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You can see more of Mark's work on his website : www.mcjphotoart.com
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Hosts
Nutsford House is a peaceful place. It is also Amanda and James’ home which they share on a permanent basis with their dog, cat and a library of books, and on a temporary basis with Bed and Breakfast guests. So, they enjoy welcoming visitors and making them feel at home.
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Nestled in the Brockey Valley on the edge of Exmoor, this 1920s house has been recently restored to combine its original grandeur with 21st century convenience. It stands in 10 acres of landscaped gardens and private woodland, tucked in amongst trees and babbling streams, with the wilds of Exmoor rising above it.
The south facing, light-filled house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and there is plenty of space throughout the house to relax. The dining room serves both as a grand venue for communal dining and a space for collaborative workshops. The library is a quiet spot for reading or reflection.
The landscaped gardens are a delight for horticulturists and the woodland a calm escape for wildlife enthusiasts. During your stay, you are bound to see our amazing red deer who regularly pass through the woods.
There is walking right from the front door and the small town of Dulverton is only a couple of miles away, where you’ll find shops, pubs, two bookshops and a wellbeing centre.
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The photographs on this page were taken by previous guests on the retreat
Caroline
The hospitality was really lovely. Food was cooked from scratch, tasty and plenty of it. The atmosphere was relaxed and calm. Perfect for unwinding.
Jackie
A relaxing and enjoyable retreat, capturing glorious nature with like minded people.
Wendy