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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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
This retreat is for anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the loving presence of God to develop freedom from the worry or anxiety that is impacting their daily life. This is an experiential and skills training retreat where Therapist and founder of Immerse in Christ ministries, Anthea Bailey, will help you understand God’s compassionate heart and the need for self-compassion in the transformation and healing of anxiety. 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
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
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
Christian in Leadership - Creating winning behaviors and attitudes. Mobile Team Challenge (MTC) are running their certified training for Christians in Leadership. Having trained 1000's of companies across the world including the Red Arrows Flight Display Team and Disney Corporation, MTC are coming to The Greenhouse to equip Christian Leaders. 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
Led by an experienced team of spiritual directors and accompaniers, from the Breathing Space team, these individually guided retreats are, except for brief times at the start and end of the retreat, in silence. You will meet with one of the team daily and have plenty of time to take time out to reflect, pray and do business with God. Read more
Our Friends week is a great time to get together with those who support us by standing in the GAP by ‘Giving, Acting and Praying' and it is a fantastic opportunity for us to all get together to have fun, pray together and seek God's blessing for the future. If you are not yet a Friend of the Greenhouse, then why not get in touch? 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 second of three retreats he will be leading at The Greenhouse in 2019. Read more
We are excited to partner with Mobile Team Challenge to run this one day event looking stress management in the workplace and performing under pressure. 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