Hampton Manor, The Midlands / Immersive experiences that ignite imaginations

Episode 27 of the Curated Spaces podcast, hosted by Molly Cooper, titled "Hampton Manor, The Midlands / Immersive experiences that ignite imaginations" was published on November 29, 2023 and runs 36 minutes.

November 29, 2023 ·36m · Curated Spaces

Summary

Behind its gothic exterior, Hampton Manor is a country house estate that has found synergy in William Morris and craftsmanship in more than just its interiors.The ethos here is about slowing down, disconnecting and recharging through experiences that inspire curiosity. Founder and Creative Director, Fjona Hill, sat down with Molly to talk about embarking on this huge restoration project with her husband while in their twenties and bringing rhythms and rituals into the heart of what it means to stay at Hampton Manor.01.47 - Introducing Fiona’s journye of junior doctor by day and interior design by night06.40 - The local area, leafy Hampton in Arden, only ten minutes from Birmingham07.39 - Peeling back the layers on this gothic victorian building to give it a new lease of life09.13 - How Hampton Manor’s design has evolved through different iterations and leaning into a sense of place, rather than trends11.53 - Being influenced by William Morris and finding synergy with his slow living philosophy and working with contemporaries makers16.00 - Opening Grace & Savour, Hampton Manor’s kitchen garden immersive dining experience with a focus on wellness and soil health20.06 - Designing unique experiences that give all guests a ‘backstage pass’ to what happens behind the scenes at Hampton Manor21.52 - Creating different moods and the buzzy, rustic atmosphere at Smoke with hearty fine dining25.25 - Helping guests to properly rest and recharge through experiences that reignite the imagination27.38 - The power of nostalgia and how people and stories are at the heart of special places29.33 - Connecting people to Hampton Manor through ‘meet the maker’ experiences30.15 - The next chapter for Hampton Manor is all about enriching the sense of experience33.50 - Fjona’s ultimate spaces to detox, celebrate and travelYou can find Hampton Manor here / https://hamptonmanor.com/And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/hamptonmanor/Join the Curated Spaces conversationInstagram / https://www.instagram.com/curated_spaces_club/LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/98313540/admin/feed/posts/Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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