SCOTTISH BORDERS
MEETING GOD THROUGH HOSPITALITY
A refuge to meet with God and receive refreshment and restoration
WELCOME
Come and enjoy the beautiful, tranquil setting here at Whitchester; take some time out, let us feed you with our home-cooking, rest in our new beds, relax in the new conservatory, or by the fire in the lounge in winter, enjoy the sunshine on your face on the arbour seat in the walled garden, be edified by our library of books - old and new, get creative in the art room, and/or take a stroll around the prayer/mindful garden.
Whitchester Christian Centre is an ecumenical retreat centre, ideally situated in a secluded oasis in the Upper Teviotdale Valley, just 2 miles away from the Borders town of Hawick, known for its production of top-quality cashmere. Whitchester is unique in many ways: it is an independent centre, governed by a board of directors, one of whom owns the property and makes it available to the charity as a residential Christian retreat centre. Whitchester is the perfect size for groups, and many return to us - church retreats, hobby, wellbeing, reading groups and family gatherings. We run some events ourselves, and some in collaboration with others - see below for upcoming events. We are also available for short breaks/holidays, and personal retreats.
We look forward to welcoming you!
NEWS & UPDATES
Individually
Guided
Retreat
28 Oct – 1 Nov
£395 to include individual accompaniment each full day in addition to full board.
Christmas Card Writing Retreat
22-24 November
Take a weekend out to embrace the opportunity to keep in touch with friends and family old and new.
£180 per person for the weekend – full board including mulled wine/fruit punch
The Gospel of Luke
the wideness
of God’s grace
15-17 November
A weekend studying and reflecting on
Luke’s Gospel
£195
Day attendees welcome
£35
Christmas Houseparty
23-27 December
£420 all-inclusive featuring:
Celebratory fellowship
Festive food
Fun games
Bracing walks
Roaring log fire
& the odd glass of mulled wine!
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REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
"Exactly what we needed ... warm welcome, spacious rooms, great facilities for us and our 2 dogs!
Perfect location geographically but also the setting and grounds. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice of options, all cooked and presented beautifully."
Senga, GB
"Huge thanks from us for our recent stay. We were travelling with our two young children (ages 2 & 1) plus dog (!) and I really can't fault it. The set up of the family room is the best I've come across. We look forward to seeing you again next year!"
Charlotte, GB
BOOKING
You can book –
Online - Check availability
by e-mail at enquiries@whitchester.org.uk
by telephone on 01450 377477 (use code +44 for international calls)