Welcome

Penhurst is a small, friendly Christian Retreat Centre where a warm welcome is offered to all. Situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is just 10 miles from the coast in the Sussex High Weald. The beauty, peace and comfort of this place create an ideal setting in which to draw closer to God and experience his love.

Comfortable full-board accommodation is available for up to 16 guests sharing 8 bedrooms including 2 ground floor en-suite rooms, one of which is fully adapted.

What our guests say...

I felt personally and humanly 'embraced' by the team here at Penhurst. It's just the right size.–Caroline G

I would definitely recommend this retreat place to others, and hope to be back! Thank you very much!–Jo

Just fantastic! A beautiful, peaceful house and a warm welcome. I was looked after, but in an easygoing, unstuffy way. Some very comfortable places to be alone (including my bedroom). Very comfortable accommodation, plus warm fellowship and worship with other guests. Beautiful and quiet countryside too, for those who enjoy a walk.–Robert

This has been a wonderful time of drawing close to God in a beautiful and peaceful place. You provide a real haven here. Thank you–Jo

I so appreciated a led retreat Monday-Wednesday since I am not free at weekends - so beautifully led too, thank you.–Marion

Penhurst and its staff have a wonderful ministry offering love, care and understanding in a peaceful and relaxing environment. We returned home refreshed and confident to move forwards in whatever God has planned for us.–John and Julie

A wonderful place of peace, sanctity and rejuvenation. Thank you Richard and Storm for your tender loving care.–Chris and Jane D

The New Directions retreat was an excellent and refreshing way to deal with the culture shock of returning from the mission field. It provided a forum of support and understanding, with a spiritual refreshment.–Roger D

This was my first retreat - it was an amazing experience and a real answer to prayer. A beautiful space in which to reconnect with God and be refreshed and renewed. Thank you to you all.–Rachel H

The loving and caring atmosphere in this beautiful place is most refreshing and renewing. A quiet place to encounter the Lord anew in a busy, and often distracted, world. Thank you so much.–Marilyn D

Time wisely spent. Replenishing and uplifting!–Jose ID

A wonderful, warm, welcoming place.–Esther De Waal

A delightful and welcoming retreat. Restorative, peaceful and a place to return to. The MBTI course has been excellent, giving great food for thought.–Janet R

The whole environment was perfect to get time away with God to process and think through things. The whole environment was perfect for this, so thank you.–Lydia P

I felt very privileged as I was given a beautiful room (then realised they were all lovely!), warm, comfy, light and homely. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and one is greeted and treated as a friend. I felt cosseted and loved. Thank you very much, I feel ready to greet the world again. –Anthea D

Thanks Richard and Storm, Penhurst is truly beautiful and radiates the presence of God.–Nigel and Lorna D

Thank you for supplying the wonder of Penhurst. We came for a Friday night to Sunday afternoon stay, and by Sunday morning I felt like I'd been here for a week, such was the relaxation, prayer, thinking and reading I'd done by then. Absolutely glorious and a gift in a very busy period. We would like to come again please.–Dan F

What can we say! Good company, good food, lots of magic snow. What a wonderful weekend in the perfect place with very good friends.–Linda M

Thank you so very much for the blessed work you do. This is an amazing place - may God continue to give you strength.–Tedla A

The personal time with Richard and Storm was of great benefit and blessing.–Louis and Maribel W

Retreats, quiet days, groups and individuals

Retreats, quiet days,groups, individuals

The Centre is open to any individuals or small groups for residential stays or day visits. All who seek rest and spiritual refreshment are welcome here. We aim to be responsive and sensitive to guests and their individual needs. We believe that the warmth and quality of the welcome you receive is much more important than items or practices which speak of one particular Christian tradition.

Mission and Member Care

Mission and Member care

Penhurst has a heart for mission, and specialises in support for mission partners, cross cultural workers and full-time Christian workers from the UK and overseas. We are a member Global Connections and our staff are committed to serving the mission community in every way possible.

Misty View House & paddock from Penhurst Lane, Steve Roberts Early Morning Snow View from Tent Hill, Jay Ashworth Apples in the Orchard by Carolyn Lewis From the gate by Carolyn Lewis Heron on Pond Happy visitors by Jay Ashworth