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Family holidays, art events, singing weekends, walking weeks...

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We are an open Christian Community based on the beautiful Blackwater estuary...

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Othona for Educational Groups

Othona is a great place to bring groups from Schools, Colleges, Universities for field studies.....

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Robert Ricks

Rosie Sinden-Evans has contacted us and provided us with the following information:

Many members and friends of Othona will remember Robert Ricks who was closely involved with the Community... Read More

Rates for 2026

The New... Read More

2026 Programme

We are getting lots of interest with regards to next year's programme.  We are currently working on the prices for next year and once these have been set next year's programme will start to go... Read More

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Upcoming Events

Community Christmas ***EVENT FULL***

Tue 23 Dec — Sat 27 Dec 2025
Come and enjoy Christmas in the community

New Year Celebration ***EVENT FULL***

Tue 30 Dec — Fri 2 Jan 2026
Bring in the New Year at the Othona Community

A Week to Simply Be

Mon 12 Jan — Fri 16 Jan 2026
Time to spend on your own or with friends relaxing in the surroundings of Othona!

Finding God, Finding You: Silent prayer through Christian meditation

Fri 16 Jan — Sun 18 Jan 2026
A weekend of silent meditation open to those new and experienced to meditation hosted by Kate Middleton

Sewing and Craft Weekend

Fri 6 Feb — Sun 8 Feb 2026
A weekend indulging in crafts