Escape to Open Thinking in the Ribble Valley Countryside
Immerse your team in the serene beauty of the Ribble Valley, where rolling hills and peaceful landscapes create the ideal backdrop for clear, creative thinking. Our exclusive rural venue offers a distraction-free escape, perfect for meetings, workshops, strategy days, and training sessions that inspire fresh perspectives.
A Spacious, Light-Filled Barn for Productive Sessions
Our restored barn offers rustic charm with modern flexibility – perfect for presentations, interactive training, or group workshops in an inspiring natural setting.
Flexible setups for up to 80 delegates | Projector/screen | Fast Wi-Fi | Natural light throughout | onsite catering
Expansive Grounds for Mindfulness, Yoga & Recharging
Surrounded by peaceful Ribble Valley countryside, our vast grounds invite outdoor yoga sessions, mindful walks, breathing exercises, or informal breakout discussions.
The natural environment naturally promotes focus, wellbeing, and creative flow.
Delicious Food Made On-site
Fresh, Delicious Catering from Our Onsite Kitchen
Keep your team fueled with wholesome working lunches, smoothies on arrival and evening meals prepared in our dedicated catering kitchen. From buffet spreads to seated dinners, we tailor menus to suit dietary needs and event style.
Comfortable accommodation for up to 27 guests
Luxurious Onsite Lodges for Residential Training & Retreats
Extend your event into a fully immersive experience with comfortable accommodation right on site. Our lodges and cottages provide peaceful overnight stays, ideal for multi-day training programmes that allow deeper focus and relaxed evening downtime in complete privacy.
After a day of workshops or mindfulness sessions, gather in our inviting onsite bar for informal drinks, debriefing, and team networking. The cosy setting encourages open conversations and strengthens connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ideal for Specialist Training Programmes
This tranquil, exclusive venue provides the perfect neutral setting for focused training days, including AI and workflow optimisation.
In partnership with OptimiseFlow, we host bespoke AI Champion Programmes designed to up-skill your employees and build lasting internal capability.
These focused training days equip selected staff members with the skills to:
Redesign and streamline team workflows for maximum efficiency with the latest tools
Understand the power of AI large language models (LLMs) and automation tools, with foundational coverage of effective prompting, practical SME use cases, and essential best practices.
Become confident internal champions who train colleagues and drive ongoing improvements across the business
Perfect for SMEs wanting to empower their people, reduce overheads, and increase capacity without external dependency in today’s challenging economy.
FAQs
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Our exclusive rural venue is ideal for corporate offsites, strategy days, leadership workshops, team training sessions, mindfulness and well-being retreats. The distraction-free setting particularly suits focused, productive events.
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The main barn comfortably hosts up to 60 delegates theatre-style, or smaller groups for boardroom, cabaret, or workshop layouts. We recommend confirming numbers early so we can advise on the best setup.
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Yes all corporate and training bookings receive exclusive use of the barn, grounds, and facilities, ensuring complete privacy with no interruptions from other groups.
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We provide fresh catering from our onsite kitchen, including working lunches, refreshments throughout the day, evening meals, and bar service. Menus can be tailored to dietary requirements. We’ll discuss options once we understand your event.
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Yes, we have modern lodges onsite sleeping up to 27 guests, perfect for residential or multi-day events that benefit from overnight stays and evening downtime.
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Absolutely. Our expansive grounds are perfect for yoga sessions, mindful walks, breakout discussions, or team-building activities in the fresh air.
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Yes we partner with OptimiseFlow.co.uk to deliver AI Champion Programmes and similar training in this neutral, focused environment. Get in touch if you’d like to discuss combining venue hire with tailored content.
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Simply submit an enquiry with your preferred dates and requirements. We’ll arrange a convenient time for a private viewing of the venue.