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
10 & 24 Jun 25
Hand building with clay
Carrie Sant
10.15am-3.30pm
£40, for two sessions
(£10 deposit)
Bring packed lunch
11th Jul 25
Andy Jackman & the creative team
10.15am-3.30pm
£15
Bring packed lunch
3rd Sep 25
Sheila Jacobs
9:30 - 4pm
£60 day rate (includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
4th Sep 25
Creative Encounter: Growing Deeper in Christ through Art.
Ellie Ake
9:30 - 4pm
£60 day rate (includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house & cabin
26th to 28th Sept 25
Creative writing
(2 day/2 nights)(minimum 6)
Jane Walters
3pm on 25th to 2pm on 28th
£270 (full board)£60 day rate
(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house
10th to 12th Oct
Treasured: a creative space to  listen, reflect, stitch, pray & draw closer to God(2 day/2 nights)(minimum 6)
Karen Herrick
3pm to on 12
£325 (full board)£75 day, includes two-course lunch + refreshments and all materials
In main house & cabin
1st Nov 25
Writing for Well-being
Jane Walters
9:30 - 4pm
£25
(min 6)
Bring packed lunch
22nd Nov 25
Prayer Shawl Retreat
Vicki Cottingham
10am – 4pm
£60
In main house
15th to 19th Dec
Advent week retreat
Quiet Waters team
3pm on 15th to 10.15am on 19th
£TBC
£45 day rate(includes two-course lunch + refreshments)
In main house