Our Rookhow Residential!

We’re casting our mind back to late Summer when Green UPLIFT hit the road for our weekend residential at Rookhow!

Twelve excited UPLIFTER’s boarded the minibus and headed towards Ulveston in the Lake District where a 17th century Quaker Chapel with connecting bunk barn set in acres of forest would be home for the weekend.

Set in the most beautiful scenery and very much away from technology, Rookhow provided the perfect space to be off grid for relaxation and creativity.

On arrival, UPLIFTER’S explored the surroundings with walks around the forest, which features campfire areas and yurts. Followed by a big al fresco community meal, making the most of the lovely August weather. 

The following day UPLIFTER’S took a trip to Grizedale, enjoying the sculpture trail, with an evening of art. Using charcoal from the fire  and taking inspiration from the landscape around them, the group worked together on a huge joint charcoal drawing which reflected the different textures and shapes of the landscape. The final day saw a trip to Hawkshead where UPLIFTER’s ventured into a chapel and had some fun around a very unique organ before heading back for a yummy bonfire beans tea!

Sharing the same space for the weekend created a wonderful sense of community spirit, the weekend menu ensured that everyone cooked together and shared in the cooking with everyone chipping in and helping to tidy up. Games were played and lots of chats were had around the fire and over meals and walks, with plenty of opportunities to chill too.

Huge thanks to the Quakers for their generosity in in providing us with the space at a heavily discounted rate and their support for mental health projects and the work we do. 

The building itself is fascinating with so much history and has a very special feeling to it, it is a place that has obviously been very loved, and now loved by us too!