Welcome to the Creative Space at QW!

Genesis talks about a soup of nothingness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. God's reaction to this is an eye-popping, universe-exploding, noisy, colourful cacophony of creative power*. So when we create, really create, without limits or boundaries, we're following in God's footsteps.

Here at QW we love being creative and are thrilled when our guests tap into their creativity and lose themselves for a few hours, immersed in a world of imagination and wonder. And creativity takes so many forms; writer, composer, painter, chef, lyricist, carpenter, entrepreneur, filmmaker...the list is almost endless! 

Our own Creative Space, the "log cabin" in the woods, is ideal for individuals or small groups to explore worship through creativity, providing an independent space within the grounds of QW yet sharing the same peace and tranquillity of the main house. It comes complete with a small kitchenette and bathroom with toilet facilities. The Cabin may also be booked by small Christian creative groups as a venue for your own retreat.

We are immensely grateful to the Creative Arts Retreat Movement-exploring creativity in a Christian context- for their generous support of this venture both financially and by supplying so much top-quality equipment. Starting a craft project using quality tools and materials is so much more inspiring.

It's good to create!

Creative Retreats

As well as being available for use by our residential and day guests during their stay we are also planning a range of retreats led by creative Christians keen to share their knowledge and experience to teach, guide and instruct. See below for more details or visit our dedicated Facebook page to stay up to date.

Upcoming Schedule
Date
Retreat
Leader
Length
Price
Other
24th Oct 25
Blessings Workshop
Creative Team
10.15am-3.30pm
£15
Bring packed lunch
1st Nov 25
Writing for Well-being
Jane Walters
9:30 - 4pm
£25
FULL
11th Nov 25
Monthly Clay Workshop
Carrie Sant
10.15am-3.30pm
£15
Bring packed lunch
22nd Nov 25
Prayer Shawl Retreat
Vicki Cottingham
10am – 4pm
£60
(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
4th Dec 25
Wreath Making Workshop
Creative Team
10.15am-3.30pm
£25
Bring packed lunch
9th-10th Dec 25
Ann Leitch
9:30 on 9th to 4pm on 10th
£270 (full board)
In main house
9th Dec 25
Monthly Clay Workshop
Carrie Sant
10.15am-3.30pm
£15
Bring packed lunch
15th to 19th Dec
Advent week retreat
Quiet Waters team
3pm on 15th to 10am on 19th
£450
£45 day rate(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
The Month of January
Adopting simplicity in January: Re-juvinate January
Quiet Waters team
Dates as requested
Fast £60pp per night
B&B £70pp per night
Simple, home-made meals £80.00pp per night (no dessert)
Our usual Quiet Waters service is available for some of this month
Rest, refresh, renew
24th Feb 26
Creative Encounter: Growing Deeper in Christ Through Art
Ellie Ake
9.30– 4.30
£60 day rate (includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
25th Feb 26
Creative Writing
Sheila Jacobs
9.30– 4.30
£60 day rate (includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
26th Feb 26
Prayer Bible Workshop
Creative Team
10:15– 3.30pm
£15
Bring packed lunch
20th-22nd March 26
The Hidden Life of Trees
Revd Brigid Main
4pm on 20th to 3pm on 22nd
£270 (full board)£60 day rate(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
26th March 26
Connecting with God through Acrylics
Esther Day
10:15– 3.30pm
£18
Bring packed lunch
10th Apr 26
Animal Therapy Retreat for Families
Kate Mills
10pm - 3:30pm
£45 per adult
£10 under 12yrs
£15 12 +
(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
& walled garden
28th-30th Apr 26
Encountering God through Writing
Sheila Jacobs
9:30 on 20th to 4pm on 30th
£270 (full board)£60 day rate (includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
& walled garden
Fri 8th – Sun 10th May
Knit or Crochet a QW Garden
Kim Hutchinson
4pm on 8th to 3pm on 10th
£270 (full board)£65 day rate(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
All materials provided
1st-3rd June 26
Everyday Prophetic Art
Ellie Ake
9:30 on 1st to 4pm on 3rd
£270 (full board)£60 day rate(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
All materials provided