Workshop & retreat venue in Sussex
A place to hold space for others.
At The Grain Store, we've created a workshop and retreat venue designed to inspire fresh thinking, meaningful connection and personal growth. An eco-friendly countryside retreat nestled in the South Downs National Park, it's a place where people can escape from everyday distractions, slow down and fully engage with your work.
Conveniently located near Lewes and easily accessible from London, Brighton and across the South East, The Grain Store welcomes coaches, facilitators, writers, artists, wellbeing practitioners and organisations seeking a distinctive retreat venue in Sussex.
Whether you're planning an intimate workshop, creative retreat, wellbeing event or multi-day professional development programme, we'll help you create an experience your guests will remember long after they leave.
Whether you're leading a creative workshop, wellness retreat, coaching programme, writing retreat or professional development event, the environment you choose shapes the experience you create.
We’ve helped several creatives to bring their vision to life at The Grain Store, including recent shoots with the following brands:
Workshop space for coaches, creatives & facilitators
Create space for learning, creativity and transformation.
The Grain Store provides an inspiring workshop venue in Sussex for masterclasses, training sessions, creative workshops, wellbeing events and community gatherings. Whether you're running a writing workshop, life coaching programme, mindfulness session or a professional development event, our flexible space adapts to your needs.
Natural light, luxuriously comfortable interiors and access to outdoor spaces help participants feel more relaxed, present and engaged, creating the ideal environment for learning, creativity and connection.
Perfect for: Writing workshops and creative courses / Life coaching and personal development programmes / Mindfulness, breathwork and wellbeing sessions / Professional development workshops / Community gatherings and special interest groups
Available for full-day or multi-day hire.
Retreat venue near London in the South Downs
Bring people together for a deeper, more immersive experience.
The Grain Store also offers two and three-day retreats during weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday), with the option of overnight accommodation for up to four guests. Combining inviting indoor spaces, outdoor areas and optional wellness experiences, it's an ideal retreat venue for programmes that balance learning, reflection, connection and rejuvenation.
Whether you're hosting a writing retreat, coaching retreat, wellbeing retreat, professional development programme or creative residency, we provide the flexibility and support to help bring your vision to life.
Explore the space
Scroll through the images below to view our indoor and outdoor spaces.
Tailor your experience
Recognising that every event is different, we offer flexible packages for independent practitioners through to established organisations and brands.
Every booking includes everything you need for a productive and enjoyable day, including high-speed Wi-Fi, a large table and comfortable seating for up to 10 people; a flipchart with pad and marker pens; on-site parking for five cars, and refreshments including organic teas, Fairtrade coffee and filtered water.
You can then tailor your event with a carefully curated range of optional services, including catering, event planning, marketing support, wellbeing experiences, and exclusive hire of South Downs Sauna Lewes. This flexible approach allows you to create an exceptional experience that reflects your objectives, your guests and your budget.
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Catering options
Our extensive catering options include a delicious lunch, provided by top local caterers. Meal services and menus can be tailored to your specific needs and dietary requirements.
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Event planning
Whether you're hosting your first workshop or your fiftieth retreat, we're here to help you create an experience that feels professional, memorable and uniquely yours.
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Sauna
Our charming woodland sauna, South Downs Sauna Lewes, also offers private hire options for workshop and retreat hosts to add an enchanting sauna experience to their event programmes.
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Activities
You can also book overnight stays in The Studio for the host or for up to four people in The Grain Store, subject to availability.
Marketing support
We know that filling a workshop or retreat can be just as challenging as creating a great experience.
To help you reach the right audience, all workshop and retreat bookings receive promotion through our website and social media channels. We can also provide enhanced marketing support packages for facilitators looking for additional help with event promotion, audience growth and ticket sales.
Think of us as more than a venue. We're here to help you create exceptional experiences from first enquiry to final guest farewell.
FAQs
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Yes. We offer one, two and three-day retreat packages for coaches, facilitators, wellness practitioners and writers, and independent and corporate business organisations.
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We can accommodate up to 10 guests for workshops, retreats and wellness events and up to 20 for networking events. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Yes. Located in the South Downs National Park near Lewes, The Grain Store is easily accessible from London, Brighton and the South East.
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Yes. Private sauna sessions can be incorporated into workshops, retreats and both business and wellness events.
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Yes. Every event receives promotion through our website and social channels, with enhanced marketing support packages also available.
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Yes. We offer flexible packages designed to support independent facilitators, coaches, writers, artists and wellbeing practitioners, alongside larger commercial events and retreat programmes.