December 2025

This past year has been one of deep reflection, hard work, and significant encouragement for the Coach House.
 
As is typical at this time of year, we pause to look back over 2025.  We began the year with Lynn and Nancy faithfully leading the program through to the end of May. Simultaneously, the Board undertook the challenging but essential work of discerning the future of the Coach House.  As you will no doubt be aware, this led to the difficult decision to pause operations, a moment we know caused dismay for many.  The messages from our friends, volunteers, and supporters was heartening and powerfully affirmed the value of the Coach House to many. We said goodbye to Lynn at the end of May with a great deal of appreciation of her service and wisdom. Nancy continues to provide oversight of the Coach House and enabling the ‘pod’ to be used for personal retreats. 
 
While focused on these big questions, we were glad that the spiritual life was sustained by the monthly meditation group. We were also able to breathe new life into our grounds.  We extend great thanks to Naomi Chandler, who led a wonderful renewal of the Coach House Garden during her three months with us.  The fruit of her skilled efforts, supported by our committed volunteers, has laid a beautiful and lasting foundation for the ongoing life and tranquillity of this space.
 
The Board has been diligently engaged in discerning the way forward under a renewed vision for the Coach House. We are delighted to share that we expect to be able to brief you more fully in January 2026 with this vision and on how the house will reopen and the ways in which you might be able to share in the Coach House’s life!

In the meantime, we send you our warmest wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a truly blessed 2026.
 
Nick Helm
 
Chair of the Board