Welcome to Burnlaw Centre.

Burnlaw Centre is set within 40 acres of organic pastures, woodland and gardens in the North Pennine hills (link to google map).  The centre consists of converted stone buildings, part of an ancient upland farm.  Available for use all year round, the centre’s focus is a large, light-filled and warm room, used for celebrations, workshops, conferences and retreats.   Accommodation is in bunk houses and bedrooms.  There is also a camping and activities field.  The centre can be booked for everything from half-day workshops to residential courses.  Read more about us or check facilities

Build a Compost Toilet Course – Sign Up!
8-9 & 16-17 July 2013, 9.30am-4.30pm
In this four day workshop you will be introduced to key design principals in building compost toilets for our northern climate, as well as gaining a great hands on experience in simple self-building techniques in wood, suitable for any skill level.This course is particularly aimed at people on low incomes or out of full time work. READ MORE…

Burnlaw Summer Programme coming soon!
We have a new programme of courses that we have developed ourselves for this summer, ranging from compost toilet building, to dance and movement, spiritual wellbeing, core energy management, painting and even a weekend focusing on the cinema of rurality.  Check back for more details soon.
Check the PROGRAMME link to see updates.