Garden

The tranquil garden is lovingly tended and has its own prayer walk. With seating, a summerhouse, prayer huts, and a pond, the gardens are an ideal space for quiet reflection, admiring God's creation and having fun. And of course, we have a greenhouse too!

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Testimonials

We are hugely grateful for the feedback we receive from our guests. Hearing what God is doing in people's lives whilst they are with us is a great encouragement to the team and we hope to you.
New Year Getaway

Join us as we give thanks to God for His faithfulness and look to Him for all we need in 2023. This New Year will be more reflective than previous years with lots of opportunities to pray, ponder and worship as we welcome in the new year. There will not be a programme of social activities but still lots of opportunities for fellowship over meals and as we relax and enjoy fun time together in these beautiful surroundings.
Potbound - Creative Prayer

How much are we constrained by our circumstances, habits, hurts and relationships? A potbound plant with its tangled mass of roots has no space for new growth. Creative prayer retreat POTBOUND is designed to 'loosen our roots' by giving you time to relax, unwind, and explore a deeper walk with God through creativity and new ways of praying for deeper healing, growth and new fruit.
Quiet Day

Our Quiet Days are led times of reflection, prayer and worship through which you we encourage you to draw closer to God. We are pleased to welcome Curie on to the team. Curie has led a Quiet Day at The Greenhouse before and she brings a creative prophetic edge. The day will be a great time to set aside time with invitations to encounter God in new ways such as drawing and gentle movement.

The House

Built in the 1850s this classic Victorian villa between Poole and Bournemouth is now your home from home. Easily accessible and close to both award winning beaches and the New Forest, this is your perfect South Coast getaway.
Accessibility

The chapel, dining room and all our lounges in the main house are on the ground floor, have no steps and are wheelchair accessible. There are no steps into the building from the main entrance. Ramps are provided into the gardens from the conservatory and into the pool lounge.
Swimming Pool

Nothing beats going for an early morning swim or enjoying a poolside sunset. Open from May until September, this heated pool is a treasure. So get your swimwear on and feel refreshed by a few lengths! Please note: All swimmers must be accompanied.
Chapel

The Greenhouse is an oasis of prayer, worship and encounter. Our aim is that people will come here and meet with God. At the heart of this ministry is our chapel and its routine of daily services. The chapel is open 24 hours a day and you are welcome to use it any time.
Lounges

We have various different lounges at The Greenhouse, ranging from quiet places to enjoy prayer and reflection, to spaces for larger group meetings: inside you can enjoy our main lounge, conservatory and quiet/prayer lounge with library, while outdoor facilities include our pool lounge, summerhouse and prayer huts.
Local Area

Stay at The Greenhouse Christian Centre in Poole, Dorset for a wealth of Dorset tradition with fascinating geography and history, just 2 hours from London. The Greenhouse is a few minutes' drive from 13 miles of beautiful beaches and within easy access of the Jurassic Coast and the countryside of authors Thomas Hardy and Enid Blyton.