Calendar of Events

Upcoming events at the House of the Open Door Community

The Community hosts many events throughout the year, using some of the facilities in our Retreat Centre; we list those coming up in a calendar below.  

Our Tithe Barn is sometimes reserved for guest groups but is at other times is an ideal event space for meetings or conferences hosted by the community such as our Friday night Fellowship meetings, or those visiting for discipleship.  Smaller meetings such as craft retreats take place in our Craft Studio.

If you are visiting for one of the events it may be possible for us to cater for you in our Dining Room; during your visit you are welcome to spend any spare time in our Retreat Centre Gardens

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Jul
24
Mon
Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2023 – 24th July to 6th August
Jul 24 – Aug 6 all-day

Our two-week Gateway Youth Summer Conference at HOD takes place from 24th July to 6th August 2023, as part of the wider Discipleship Course running from February to December 2023. 

The Conference is title is “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way for the King of Glory.  Expand your horizons – connect with God and others in new ways…

 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to,
you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”

(John 4:10)

For more see Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2023

Sep
16
Sat
Autumn Creative Retreat Day Sept 2023
Sep 16 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

One of our Seasons Creative Retreat Days for 2023…

Each day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent, using your own brought creative materials, as a response to the reflection.

There will be plenty of time to use the craft studio, and to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gardens.


“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

All are welcome: beginners, experienced and the curious!

Suggested creative art materials: paints, canvas; air clay; writing materials; calligraphy etc.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.

When you make a booking, you will be given information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and precautions such as social distancing, which we ask you to take during your time with us.  Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.

See Seasons Creative Retreat Days for other dates in 2023

Oct
1
Sun
DC 2023 Autumn Term Begins
Oct 1 all-day

This date is the beginning of our Spring term for the Discipleship Course 2023

In 2023 the Discipleship Course runs from February to December in three terms, and includes our summer conference, Gateway:

For more details see Discipleship Course 2023

Oct
3
Tue
Autumn Creative Retreat Day Oct 2023
Oct 3 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

One of our Seasons Creative Retreat Days for 2023…

Each day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent, using your own brought creative materials, as a response to the reflection.

There will be plenty of time to use the craft studio, and to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gardens.


“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

All are welcome: beginners, experienced and the curious!

Suggested creative art materials: paints, canvas; air clay; writing materials; calligraphy etc.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.

When you make a booking, you will be given information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and precautions such as social distancing, which we ask you to take during your time with us.  Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.

See Seasons Creative Retreat Days for other dates in 2023