There are three main times in our calendar:
Led Retreats -These are focused retreats on a specific topic or theme led by speakers who are experts in their field. There is space within the retreat for both learning and reflection. When a retreat does not have exclusive use of the house, others are welcome to stay without joining in the retreat itself. Most retreats run for Mon-Fri or Fri-Sun and some are open to day visitors.
Time & Space - this is time we set aside in our programme for individual personal retreat for those over 18yrs old. The house is kept quieter in order to provide an environment that is more conducive to reflection and there are opportunities for worship and healing prayer. Individuals, couples or small groups are most welcome at this time. Our Quiet Days and Healing Services are held during Time and Space. You are welcome to come for one night or longer.
Open Time - Outside of Time and Space we are very much a venue to be used! We are perfectly located for those wanting to simply get away, use us as a base for exploring the local area or to attend an event locally. We also welcome families during these times and offer space for a variety of meetings, celebrations, courses and events such as prayer breakfasts or training events whether local or national.
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David Cole is an award-winning author, founder of Waymark Ministries and member of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, who brings a different perspective to The Greenhouse with his passion for the early Christian church and how seekers who perhaps find it difficult to do so in mainstream church, can be drawn to God through its more ancient traditions. This is the second of three retreats he will be leading at The Greenhouse in 2019. Read more
Time & Space is time we set aside in the programme for personal retreat and usually runs from Monday to Friday although you are welcome to come for the whole time or just one night. Individuals, couples or small groups are most welcome during this time and our pastoral team are on hand to pray with you if you would like. Read more
In Thursday morning chapels during Time and Space, we have a particular focus on prayer for healing. Healing and wholeness is absolutely central to our vision and we regularly have testimony of how God has met people and brought deep healing. The service starts at 9.30am, is open to everyone and there is no charge. Read more
Our Quiet Days are led times of reflection, prayer and worship through which you we encourage you to draw closer to God. As the name suggests, these days are quiet but not silent. A two-course lunch is provided and you are welcome to arrive early to join in with our 9.30am daily chapel service. Read more
David Cole is an award-winning author, founder of Waymark Ministries and member of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, who brings a different perspective to The Greenhouse with his passion for the early Christian church and how seekers who perhaps find it difficult to do so in mainstream church, can be drawn to God through its more ancient traditions. This is the final one of three retreats he will be leading at The Greenhouse in 2019. Read more
Renewed and strengthened marriage is the vision and passion of Time for Marriage. Led by a network of couples from many different denominations and backgrounds, these weekends are transforming marriages and families in the UK and beyond through Biblical teaching on issues such as communication, prayer, sex and conflict (just to name a few) alongside modelling authentic relationships through the openness and humour of the team. Not to be missed if you want your marriage to be the best it can be! Read more
Surviving The Valley Of The Shadow: For those who have recently suffered bereavement, divorce or traumatic loss Headed up by writer and speaker, Jennifer Rees Larcombe and Carol Bostock, Beauty from Ashes, aims to encourage people whose lives have been distorted or broken through loss and trauma towards faith in and dependence on Christ. Beauty from Ashes retreats are designed to give people the chance to step away from everyday business in order to see their lives from a distance and to Read more
Enneagram (Greek for ‘9 points’) describes nine personality types and is a powerful tool for spiritual growth though understanding ourselves and others. Join Becky Widdows to explore the Enneagram in the Christian tradition. Becky worked as a spiritual director at Trinity College, Bristol for many years and at Lee Abbey as a lay chaplain. She now works freelance in spiritual direction, retreat work, Enneagram teaching and counselling. Read more
We are delighted to welcome Ruth here to The Greenhouse to head up a Contemplative Photography Retreat. Following a masters in fine art photography, she has been working as a professional photographer for many years. This retreat will not only help you to discover skills and tricks to help you capture images that are inspiring but will also very much encourage you in using the whole experience as a way of drawing closer to God. Read more
Grief & Loss: A Journey of Hope Grief & Loss: A Journey of Hope is especially designed to equip churches and individual to navigate the journey of loss and bereavement in a healthy and supportive way. The day will provide practical and biblical insight to help you serve within this vital ministry. Read more
Begun in the early 1980s by singer/songwriter, Marilyn Baker, MBM (www.mbm-ministries.org) is an itinerant ministry of music, teaching and prayer. Marilyn, was soon joined by, Tracy Williamson, whose gifts in speaking and prophecy enriched the music and ministry with a new dimension. Over the years the focus of the ministry has remained the same - to bring people of all abilities and ages into the healing and empowering presence of God through music, teaching and prayer. Read more
Headed up by writer and speaker, Jennifer Rees Larcombe and Carol Bostock, Beauty from Ashes, aims to encourage people whose lives have been distorted or broken through loss and trauma towards faith in and dependence on Christ. Beauty from Ashes retreats are designed to give people the chance to step away from everyday business in order to see their lives from a distance and to find God's healing and perspective Read more