Dear Friends, Guests, Supporters and Community of Harnhill, This year we celebrate 35 years of faithful service to God through the ministry of Harnhill. Whilst we are unable to gather in significant numbers at Harnhill, God in his mercy continues to make a way where there seems to be no way, by enabling us to use the power of video to share with you our Thanksgiving Service again this year. We are enormously grateful to all of you for your

The garden at Harnhill has been lovingly maintained over the last year by a small army of volunteers, who have had the joy of working in a socially distanced way in our garden.  The result is that the garden is looking lovely and ready for the return of summer and your return on one of our flexible retreats or Walking in to your healing retreat.  Please take a look at our programme of events above, or reserve a

Harnhill hits the airwaves with our popular Way of Life podcast.  Our series on the Harnhill Way of Life is welcomed by the Friends of Harnhill and we have received good feedback from our listeners regarding the content and regular opportunity to stop, listen and reflect on how to develop a rhythm of life that feeds and nourishes our walk with Jesus.

We are pleased to report that we are now open for residential retreats and healing retreats.  We are also offering a number of quiet days, art afternoons and our popular Prayer Ministry training course: Prayer Ministry in the Local Church. You can view our programme by using the links in the main menu navigation above. We look forward to welcoming you again. The Harnhill Team

‘Light in Desolation’Tuesday 1st December 3pm - Friday 4th December 2pmLed by Revd Paul Hunt Previously advertised as an Advent Quiet Day on Tuesday 1st December, this event is now only available onsite as a residential retreat due to Covid-19 and the restricted numbers. This Advent residential retreat will include daily reflections led by Revd Paul Hunt and regular times of worship. During your stay, you will also be offered an appointment with Paul or one of

  Dear Friends and Community of Harnhill, This year we are unable to meet in person to celebrate 34 years of faithful service to God through the ministry of Harnhill. But, God in his mercy makes a way where there seems to be no way, by enabling us to use the power of video to share with you our Thanksgiving Service for this year. We are grateful to all of you for your support, prayers and encouragement over the years

See what we've been up to whilst you've been away . . .     CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR PICTURES

We offer you this simple Psalm read by Carol to bless you in this time when we are all missing our friends and community.   Our prayer is that in listening to these words your union with our Father God will be restored and you will be able to say along with the Psalmist 'The LORD is the stronghold of my life'. Every Blessing Rev'd Kate Picot & the Harnhill Team p.s We would love to hear

I was speaking to someone last week and I asked if they felt lonely due to being in ‘lockdown’ and not being able to see people. They expressed it was not a significant problem, because being single, they did not normally see that many people.  However, with family or friends contacting them daily through video chat, they were now seeing and speaking to more people, more often!  As I reflected on this conversation, I felt the

The lambs are back and keeping us entertained, with a number of them getting into mischief and needing to be rescued from bushes, cattle grids and the like.  We'd thought you'd like to see them in action, so have a few pictures and a short video to share with you. Click here to see the lambs!

Vintage and classic cars, stalls, music, sunshine worship, food and fun were all in evidence at the Friends of Harnhill Open Day on Saturday 2nd June. over 100 people attended throughout the day which included the opportunity to see a new promotional video produced for the Harnhill Centre and tours of the house for those who wished to know more about the work. A huge thank you to everyone who gave  their time and donated their wares on the

The Harnhill Centre has been delighted by the news of the recent engagement, and subsequent marriage, of Director Kate Picot to Kevin Derham. Once back from honeymoon, Kate will resume her leadership role and Kevin will also be helping out around the centre as and when his schedule allows. The photo shows the Harnhill team praying for the couple on the Friday prior to the wedding in March 2018. Congratulations Kevin and Kate! 

2017 was rounded off in style for guests and visitors at Harnhill with a special Christmas meal prepared by Head Chef Dan and served by Lunches co-ordinator Sarah and her team of volunteers. Friday lunches have been a great success in 2017. Served at lunchtime after the Friday Communion service, many visitors stay regularly for fellowship over food. Lunches will begin again in the New Year on Friday 5 January. Services resume on Wednesday 3 January with the Dwelling

In December Harnhill welcomed Christine Holzapfel to the full-time Ministry Team. Christine left full time parish ministry in Bromsgrove to join the team at Harnhill in December. She is married to Peter and they have three daughters and four grandchildren. Ordained in the Anglican church in 2007, she has previously been a full-time mother, teacher of religious studies and a manager with Methodist Homes for the Aged. Her connection with Harnhill goes back 14 years, first as a

On Thanksgiving Day this Autumn there was a celebration communion with Bishop John Perry. He spoke on Isaiah 43 and showed us how the Lord tells us not to fear; that we are known by name and we are all  loved.  The service was followed by a superb barbecue lunch prepared by Dan and his team.

The Friends of Harnhill met in June for the second Annual Friends day since the Friends relaunch. Worship and prayer were central to the day, which included updates on the initiatives Friends are involved in and plans for future activities. It was also an opportunity for the Friends to get together socially, and the kitchen team were thanked for providing a superb barbecue meal. Find out more about becoming a Friend of Harnhill by going to http://www.harnhillcentre

Head Chef Dan and Commis Chef Alex prepare food for guests ahead of the latest Harnhill cookery week. Guests who stay in house frequently comment on the high standard of the food they are given during their stay. Cookery weeks are proving to be a very successful enterprise. The next one is planned for 20 November, don't leave it too late to book!

The delights of making real pasta was just one of the surprises in store for guests at the latest Harnhill Cookery week. Once again creative cookery proved to be a rewarding experience for all who participated. The next Harnhill Cookery week begins on 20 November. Spaces are limited, so make sure you book in early!

The Harnhill Centre was recently awarded a five-star rating for its kitchen from Environmental Health. The rating is given according to how hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored and temperatures controlled. Also under consideration in the award process is the condition of the kitchen, its cleanliness and layout, and the management of the kitchen with all aspects of food handling and safety in mind. The award is

Community lunches at the Harnhill Centre have proved a great success over the year that they have been running. Participants receive a hot meal from a menu cooked on the day by our Head Chef Dan. Sarah Haslam is our Community Lunch Coordinator and together with a loyal team of volunteers she serves always the lunches (also including a dessert, usually yoghurt or fruit) with a welcome smile. The lunches are ideal for any guests attending the Friday morning Healing

The Harnhill Centre played host to its volunteers just before Christmas. The team and many of Harnhill's volunteers joined together for an evening of fellowship, carol singing and mince pies to celebrate Christmas, and also to say thank you to the many people who help out in various ways around the Centre throughout the year. Centre Director Kate Picot acknowleged the help that so many people give on a voluntary basis that enables Harnhill Centre to run its programme

The third Harnhill film evening went down well this Advent with about 40 people attending the viewing on the big screen in the Barn. The film shown was 'The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. We hope to be running another film night in 2017 - watch out for announcements.

Much more than just a bake-off session, Dan and Olly took guests through the A-Z of cookery in Harnhill's second cookery week in November. Taking over the Henly Room, guests were treated to a wide range of culinery tips from baking to butchery, and got to sample the results too. It's hoped now the cookery week is established that it will become a regular feature of the Harnhill calendar. Keep an eye open for programme updates