A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Greenhouse at Barnes Close, The
Barnes Close, Chadwich Manor Estate, Bromsgrove B61 0RA, UK
Contact Details
Contact Name:
Rev. Helen Lawson
Email:
Telephone:
01562 710278
Retreat Centre Description
Building on the practices of our forebears, 'The Greenhouse at Barnes Close' is a newly re-opened retreat centre for those seeking rooted faith and the flourishing of their communities. We're excited about bringing together action and contemplation, prayer practices with justice acts, loving God and loving neighbour. As such we welcome groups and individuals to stay for led (catered) and self-led (self-catered) times of spiritual seeking and refreshment which feed and nourish in ways which bring transformation in our own lives and so our communities.
If you are drawn to peace and reconciliation work, we are currently learning from our heritage as the 'Community for Reconciliation' and building relationships with peace and reconciliation groups. Some of our led programmes will reflect themes of reconciliation with self, God, others and creation and we welcome new Friends of the Greenhouse who are interested in this area.
Accommodation on Offer
Whole House includes 17 bedrooms with a mix of single, double, twin and family configurations with 36 beds in total. 8 have en-suite facilities including one accessible room. Capacity for up to approximately 100 day visitors. Fri - Sun bookings are only for group bookings of the Whole House which are self-led and self-catered.
Main House includes a lounge (capacity 40), dining room (capacity 25-30), conservatory with more dining space, terrace, library, two prayer rooms, self-catering kitchen, kitchennette and access to 5 acre grounds.
Cuthbert's Cave is on the lower ground floor (capacity 20) and includes lounge, conservatory, kitchen and access to 5 acre grounds.
Dove Loft is a first floor 4 bedroom flat (capacity 8).
Please visit our website for more information about all of our facilities.
Retreat Centre Facilities
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Types of Retreat Offered
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2024 Events
2025 Events
Encounter Residential Retreats include led reflections on a theme to help frame your day and a rythm of prayer. They are a three night retreat, beginning on a Monday evening and concluding on the Thursday afternoon, prices range from £150 - £250. Make yourself at home in the house, library, grounds, meditation garden and country park, simple meals are included. 2025 dates: March 24 - 27, May 19 - 22, Nov 24 - 27.
Self-led Residential Retreats are an opportunity for you to come aside for time with self, God and creation. They are a two, three or four night retreat where you will lead your own time. You will have the option of joining with midday prayers and be invited to make yourself at home in the house, library, grounds, meditation garden and country park. Simple meals are included, please see our website or enquire for room options and prices. 2025 dates: June 2 - 5, Sept 22 - 25, Oct 20 - 23.
Monthly Soul Craft Retreat Days are an opportunity for you to take a day, bring your craft and breathe deep. Drawing, writing, walking, praying, painting, reading, alpaca whispering, knitting, crafting, running, meditating, colouring, chilling... Whatever you like to do, bring it, and your lunch! We frame our time with a simple scriptural reflection and invite you to use the grounds and rooms as you like. Bring your own lunch, all are welcome, pay what you can £2, £10 or £15. 9.45am - 3.30pm, 2025 dates: Tue Oct 8th, Mon Nov 4th, Wed Dec 4th, Mon Jan 20th, Mon Feb 10th, Mon March 17th, Mon April 7th, Mon May 12th, Mon Jun 16th.
Monthly Monday Volunteer Days are an opportunity for you to use your skills (or learn some new ones!), support our vision become part of our community. We have five acres of beautiful land and garden to cultivate and a large old Cadbury family home to care for so that people who really need it can come for space to rest, reflect and grow. Join our small growing group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, clear, paint, cook, administrate, fix and have a great time together in a peaceful place. Bring a packed lunch and any tools if you have them, no previous experience needed. 10am - 4pm, 2025 dates: Jan 13th, Feb 3rd, for following dates please enquire.
Retreat Centre Location
Barnes Close, Chadwich Manor Estate, Bromsgrove B61 0RA, UK