The latest news from Othona Essex

Our fourth Essex Green Weekend is coming up very soon! We have a great programme lined up for the weekend and there are still spaces for camping and day visitors- see our programme for details of how to book.

Our new warden, David Jenkins, has arrived at Othona this week. It’s a real pleasure to meet him and we wish him well for the future here. Here is a short piece of bio from hi: I will leave my home in the Netherlands where […]

The Association for Promoting Retreats (APR) has made a number of bursaries available to support teachers and headteachers in Church of England schools in making a retreat at any APR member retreat house, which includes this Centre.  If this is applicable to you or someone […]

Coming up in 2025- the fourth Essex Green Weekend! The theme will be Water for Life. Booking will open from October this year, go to our website for more details:Essex Green Weekend | Othona Essex

Could you be chair of Othona’s trustees? Please take some time to listen to our previous chair, Clare Gough, describe her experience of the role: https://youtu.be/yYBwxA-DNHo?si=SRKmA99PF8MoKQMB Full details of the role and how to apply can be found on the Reach website: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/chairperson-enthusiasm-strategic-vision-faith-lead-our-community-forward