Retreat centre near Glastonbury

The centre is situated in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew's church, which has a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The se…

The centre is situated in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew's church, which has a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The seventeenth century farm buildings have been restored and specially converted for use as a venue. They are set within seven acres of fields and gardens. We are not a community although there are 8 people living on site + David the owner and myself. The house keeping, maintenance, office team and kitchen helpers come to work during the day. We have a vegetable garden and a small orchard. And a lot of residential groups coming and going. We are hosting the groups; providing food and accommodation. We are not participating in the events, we only work at making their stay smooth and welcoming.

The work of a volunteer often consists of clearing the kitchen after the group’s meals. This includes doing dishes, cleaning the dinning room, the kitchen. Also helping with t…

The work of a volunteer often consists of clearing the kitchen after the group’s meals. This includes doing dishes, cleaning the dinning room, the kitchen. Also helping with turn around in between groups, making beds, cleaning bathrooms. In the garden weeding or watering during the summer. Sometimes sweeping, maintenance, engraving depending on your skill and preferences.