Events & Gatherings.
We are excited to grow our ‘pop-up’ offerings of events and gatherings that include sound baths, creative workshops, poetry nights, salsa dancing and singing groups - organised by us, our teachers and collaborators from the local community.
Kids Yoga with Helen Wilson.
10-11am every other Saturday.
Children's yoga is fun for the whole family! This session is aimed at children aged 3-8 years old but you know your child best, this is a guide age. All abilities and bodies welcome, this is an inclusive session.
We will embark upon a nature themed story to take us on a yoga journey - expect noise, laughter, imagination, fun and calm! Each session has a connection to our current season, weather or moon cycle using yoga to help us learn about the world around us. Subtly incorporated into each session are opportunities for touch/self massage, breathing technique, sound making, floor based and standing poses, relaxation and reflection.
Bank Holiday BBQ Pop-up!
Join us as we fire up our charcoal grill for some Cajun-style, slow-roasted chicken this Bank Holiday weekend!
We’ll be serving whole, half and quarter chickens slow-roasted in a kamado-style ceramic barbecue, resulting in the most flavoursome and juicy of meat, with classic barbecue sides.
Stitch Club.
10-11.30am every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Join the Open House Stitch Club to create, mend and gather together in community.
Bring along clothes to repair, your sewing needles, crochet hooks, knitting needles, for a coffee, knit and chat in the Open House Cafe. Whether you are a keen knitter, have hole-y socks to repair or would like to learn to crochet - all are welcome to join and learn from each other.
Find Your Moai - The Importance of Sharing and Community.
6.30-8.30pm every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Join us in community to share, support, and listen.
Elders in Okinawa, Japan, one of the original blue zones longevity hotspots, live extraordinarily better and longer lives than almost anyone else in the world. Moai, one of their longevity traditions, are social support groups that start in childhood and extend into the 100s.
At Open House we are inviting you to our Community Moai. This gathering aims to provide a safe space for sharing and listening with no pressure, no judgment, and no advice.
Resonance of Renewal with Muna Mcadie.
6.30-7.45pm on Saturday, 10th May.
Join us in April for a deeply restorative sound bath experience, aligning with the fresh energy of the season. In a serene space, become immersed in sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gongs, designed to help you let go and soak in calmness. As the gentle vibrations wash over you, tension melts away.
Through the resonance of both instrumental and vocal sound, this session provides a deeply immersive experience, allowing the body and mind to settle in a nurturing container of stillness and vibration.
Community Network & Collaboration.
10-11.30am every 3rd Thursday of the month.
This gathering is an opportunity to connect with local business people, share what you do, and exchange ideas, support and skills amongst the local community.
Get ready for some great conversations, collaborations, and connections in a welcoming environment. Open House Cafe will be open for coffee and cake!
Spring Reset Retreat: A Day to Reconnect & Rebalance with Holly Benson and Emily Sutton.
10am-4.30pm on Saturday, 17th May.
Join us for a nourishing day retreat with Holly and Emily, designed to help you reset, recharge, and move into the new season with clarity and ease.
As mid-spring unfolds, nature is in full bloom - a season of growth, renewal, and expansion. This retreat invites you to align with that energy, shed the heaviness of winter, and embrace a sense of lightness, movement, and rejuvenation.
blue hour: an intimate gig with Vraell.
From 6.15pm on Saturday, 17th May.
Fresh off the back of his European tour and release of his debut album 'once a blue hour', Vraell is stopping off in the Peak District for a one-off intimate performance at Open House.
Come and join us for an evening of ethereal sounds and guitar magic.
Silent Book Club.
1-3pm on Monday, 19th May.
7-9pm on Thursday, 29th May.
Come join us for a companionable reading experience at Open House. Readers bring their own book, there is no assigned reading, we read together at our own pace. The group offers an opportunity for focused, quiet reading time - an introvert friendly social meet up, no small talk required.
Craft Your Own Spoon: A Hands-On Woodcarving Workshop with Dan Lawrence.
11am-2pm on Thursday, 29th May.
In this exclusive Open House workshop facilitated by professional craftsperson and woodworker Dan Lawrence, participants will delve into the intricate process of spoon creation, learning about material selection, design principles, and finishing touches. Guided by Dan's expertise, attendees will not only craft their own personalised spoon but also gain a deeper appreciation for the raw material and craftsmanship behind these everyday tools.
Sam’s Club.
6-9.30pm every last Friday of the month.
Join Sam's Club at Open House. A social evening for games, creating, doodling and connecting. Come along and hang out with your Open House community, to relax in the company of friends and others in the warmth and laughter of your Open House home.
Our large tables are here for you to spread out your paint brushes or lay out a board game, choosing from our games selection of scrabble, chess, uno or bring along your own. Join with an instrument, read from the Open House library and unwind with the comfort of others.
Transcend: A Day to Nourish the Mind, Body & Soul with Nathan Ripley.
9am-4.30pm on Saturday, 14th June.
Join Nathan at Open House for an immersive whole system approach to wellness. Experience greater self understanding through practices aimed at the mind, body and soul.
During the immersive day there will be space to dive into the mind, the ego and our shadow. You will be invited to connect deeply with the body in meditative ways, and release through somatic practices such as Conscious Connected Breathwork. We will further nourish our souls together through visualisation, reflection, community, and ceremony.
Bereavement Support Group.
6-7.30pm every 1st Thursday of the month.
Join Clear View, a compassionate and supportive bereavement group at Open House who hold a safe space for individuals navigating the challenges of grief. A gathering to provide comfort, connection, and a sense of community during a difficult time. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one or simply need a moment to reflect and share, we welcome you to come as you are.
Artist Meetup.
2-3.30pm every 1st Thursday of the month.
Are you an artist in the local area and want to meet other creatives? Does the beauty of the local area fill you with a creative lust & you want to be inspired by how other artists are creating?
Join our artist meetup! This casual gathering is an opportunity for us to connect as a creative community, share ideas, collaborate and be inspired by one another.
Each meetup, we take it in turn to lead a creative class. One meetup, Pip Mactaggart shared her watercolor technique, and on other meetups we painted outside with Samuel Rignall, and explored drawing from the imagination with Shaun Friend. Join our artist meetup, share your creative skill or come to enjoy the community.