Gatherings at Rushmere
We can help you organise your own event here. Or you can join us at one of our own gatherings. Have a look at the images in the gallery below to get an idea of the sort of things that we get up to. Rushmere Farm hosts a small number of gatherings each year; Thatch Thursdays, Wild Rogues, Escape to the Farm, and Autumn Blues, as well as our weekly working lunch at the market garden.
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Set within a carbon-negative organic cereal farm in the heart of the South Downs National Park, gatherings here take place across 15 acres of ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and working farmland, with use of the woodland canopy, cattleyard barn, thatched pub and wild outdoor spaces.
Types of gatherings we host
Rushmere currently offers the following types of gatherings on top of those events held for stewards, and volunteers:
Corporate & Team Offsites
Rushmere is particularly well suited to corporate offsites and team gatherings that value space, focus and a quieter pace. Teams can make use of woodland canopy, barn spaces and outdoor areas for meetings, walking conversations and team-building, with the option of day or overnight events in our self-contained accommodation and glamping. These gatherings work best for organisations seeking a wholesome opportunity for clarity, reflection and connection, outdoors, with good food and a sense of achievement.
Weddings
Rushmere hosts a limited number of weddings each year. Ceremonies and celebrations take place beneath a beautiful tree-lined canopy within ancient woodland, surrounded by wildflower meadow. Weddings can be paired with overnight stays for guests, allowing people to settle into the place and enjoy it fully. Weddings at Rushmere are shaped by the land rather than imposed upon it, and are best suited to couples who value simplicity, landscape and care.
Retreats
Rushmere hosts occasional small retreats rooted in season, land and shared attention. These may involve time outdoors, quiet reflection, walking, practical activity or shared meals, with the woodland and surrounding landscape playing a central role. Retreats at Rushmere are intentionally low-key and work best for groups who are comfortable working with the land as it is, rather than requiring a fixed programme or infrastructure.
