Sadly, Ursula died in 1993 shortly after completing the conversion of the derelict coach house building, leaving Joyce to take the vision forward with the help of others. Ruth joined Joyce on the staff team in 2001, and together they helped make the Coach House dream a reality for countless individuals who have come through the doors over the years.

In 2012 the Coach House Kilmuir Trust (CHKT) purchased the derelict Steadings building nearby with a view to expanding the Coach House vision in the future. In 2014, the CHKT went into partnership with the Society of Retreat Conductors (SRC) and together they purchased the Coach House building. The SRC also became joint owners of the derelict Steadings building. Two trustees from the SRC are appointed onto the Coach House Board of trustees as part of the agreement between the two charities. CHKT looks forward to many years of close co-operation with our friends in the SRC.

This joint enterprise enabled us to bring forward ambitious plans to extend and refurbish the existing coach house building, with the "newly expanded Coach House" re-opening in June 2016. Sadly Joyce died at this time, and she was remembered both at the re-opening of the house in June and at a special memorial gathering in October 2016.

The Friends of the Coach House are individuals who recognise the importance of the work of the house and are committed to supporting its ongoing work, not just for themselves, but for others who may discover it and benefit from all that it has to offer.

Friends of the Coach House support us through a variety of different ways :

• through prayer
• offering practical support as circumstances permit (such as gardening, cleaning, decorating),
• giving financially. This can be given through contributing an annual subscription, by making a one-off donation, and/or possibly through some fundraising events.

To make a single or regular donation online please visit our Donation page. Here you will find information on Gift Aid, and other ways in which you can support us. Any help that you can offer will help to secure the future of the Coach House and its ministry. A leaflet about this is available to download here.

"We wanted to create a homely environment enabling those who stay ‘to come home to themselves’ in the beauty and silence of this place"

Guiding Principle #1

The sacred interconnectedness of life and the unity of Spirit expressed in diverse forms and appreciated in a variety of ways

Guiding Principle #2

The uniqueness, potential and intrinsic worth of every human being.

Guiding Principle #3

To honour whole person learning, enabling greater love, compassion and service.

Guiding Principle #4

The value of individual and corporate silence in the spiritual journey which encourages a transformative response to oneself and others.

Guiding Principle #5

An open door to individuals and groups from all Faith traditions or none.

Guiding Principle #6

To be conscious of our impact on the environment with regard to the type of energy and other products we use.

The Coach House is set in a peaceful location, overlooking the Moray Firth. Surrounded by the gentle rolling countryside of the Black Isle, this makes a perfect location to offer a place to come away from the hamster wheel that life can so often feel like. A space to be able to stand still and find a balance within, to then see better "where am I, what do I see around me?" physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. To have a place to ponder questions like "where do I feel drawn to be and what do I need to get there?"

What does the Coach House Provide?

We offer groups the use of the whole house, comfortable bedrooms, kitchen and dining room to accommodate and feed.

There is a living room and library which, along with the sanctuary are light and airy with a view over the garden and the Moray Firth. Up on the second floor there is an art space, along with a couple of reflective spaces - looking over the Moray Firth and/or the labyrinth at the back of the house. There is a garden with patio area, as well as the labyrinth in a more meadow like area at the back.