Our multi-award winning venue for hosting our Anew Retreats is the beautiful, Harmony House in Stillingfleet near York.

With its rustic red brick, Harmony House holds a rich history dating back to the 17th Century. This house is a unique blend of old-world charm and modern facilities, once serving as a coaching house and even housing the local post office.

Its historical ties to St. Helen's church in Stillingfleet are woven into its very walls, with the guest lounge having been used as the church's reading room. and the building as a Sunday School.

In the 18th Century, the top layer and front French turret were added by local landowers, the Prestons of Moreby Hall, who also contributed Moreby Chapel to our village church.

We think you'll agree that we have created a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can truly unwind and, most importantly, reconnect with God.

All of our gorgeous bedrooms are individually themed around the four seasons and have the following as standard:

Deluxe cotton bed linen and fluffy white towels.

A comfortable mattress.

Cole and Lewis toiletries are complimentary for your use.

Tea & coffee facilities are in the room with bottled water and fresh milk is provided in the silent fridge.

Each guest bedroom has a Smart TV

The majority of our furniture is quality Willis and Gambier.

Birch: A Fresh Start

Birch is themed around the spring season.

Welcome to the season of renewal, where soft greens, gentle pastels, and warm floral tones create a space full of light and possibility. Inspired by the first blush of spring, this room is a celebration of new beginnings, fresh air, and nature’s quiet awakening.

What a spring theme means for you;

Spring is a reminder that life moves forward, that growth happens in its own time, and that beauty often begins in the smallest of ways. Here, you’re invited to shake off the old, embrace the fresh, and be filled with hope and energy. Open the windows, breathe deeply, and step into the promise of something new.

Birch is our superior, spacious, quiet & comfortable bedroom, which comes with an ensuite, extra large shower and comfortable armchairs.

Enjoy the view through the large bay window, which looks out over The Green and Stillingfleet Beck.  Watch out for the barn owl swooping over The Green!

Maple: A Cosy Retreat

Maple is themed around the autumn season.

Hunker down in the richness of autumn, where deep russets, golden ochres, and warm neutrals create a cosy and inviting space. Inspired by crisp mornings, autumnal leaves, and the gentle glow of the season, this room is designed to bring a sense of warmth and comfort.

What an autumnal theme means for you;

Autumn is a time to celebrate the good things you have gathered, to slow down, and let go of what’s no longer required. It’s a season of warmth, abundance, and change. This space invites you to cosy up, unwind, and embrace the season’s gentle reminder that change can be beautiful and restful in its own way.

Evergreen: A Sanctuary of Stillness

Evergreen is our winter themed room.

Step into the quiet beauty of winter, where crisp whites, silvers and soft blues create a haven of calm and reflection. This cosy room is designed to embrace the peaceful side of the season.

What a winter theme means for you;

Winter is a time for rest, reflection, and finding beauty in stillness. Just as nature slows down to gather strength for the seasons ahead, this space invites you to pause, breathe, and recharge. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the room, savour the slower pace, and let winter remind you that rest is not idleness—it’s essential preparation for all that’s to come.

You’ll enjoy a lovely view over The Green and Stillingfleet Beck. Watch out for the barn owl swooping over The Green!

Willow: A Sunlit Escape

Willow is our summer themed cottage.

Embrace the glow of summer, where beautiful vibrant brights and soft neutrals create a space filled with warmth & joy. Inspired by long, lazy days and balmy evenings, this cottage is designed to capture the carefree essence of the season.

What a summer theme means for you;

Summer is a time to bask in the present, to savour the simple pleasures, and to let life feel a little lighter. Here, you’re invited to slow down, soak up the warmth, and embrace the abundance of the moment. Whether it’s the heat of the sun, the fresh air of an open window, or the endless days stretching ahead, summer reminds us to make the most of every moment.

This quaint & quirky, one-bedroomed self-catering holiday cottage was once a 17th century coach house. Check out the old mirror on the wall, which the coachmen used to ensure they were presentable before collecting their employers!  

There is a small private shower room, with toilet, which is ensuite to the bedroom.

Enjoy the spacious super-king bed in the bedroom, which can be configured to a twin upon request.

There is a full sized pull-down double bed in the lounge area.

Should you be staying on a personal self-led retreat, you’ll have all you need to cater for yourself in our compact well-equipped kitchen and a complimentary continental breakfast hamper is provided for stays of 3 night’s or more.