To those at Chisholme and to those who come to help as the need arises we are extremely grateful. The garden, the house and estate have been tended with deep care, and the strength of presence is palpable everywhere.
We are all guests in His House, and equally host to the Guest who comes to the door.
'As the lark says in her song:
Often, often, often goes the Christ
In the stranger’s guise.'
(ancient Celtic rune)
We also welcome longer-term volunteers who may be willing to learn new skills and take on particular areas of responsibility – kitchen, garden, estate, housekeeping, office.
For example – caring for the garden includes the walled garden, the flowers, the polytunnels, growing vegetables for the people at Chisholme with some to share at the local Hawick Market in the summer months.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you are willing to give your time to the garden, short or long term, or indeed to any other aspect of the life of the place.
To apply please email
secretary@chisholme.org
Tel +44 (0)1450 880 215
Photo by Asya Pearl
*As an Intentional Community, the positions at Chisholme are available within the spirit of Equal Opportunities and in fulfilment of the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Thu 1st October 2026
00:00
to
Fri 1st October 2027
00:00
Residential courses of various lengths are held at Chisholme
Sun 13th December 2026
19:00
to
Sun 20th December 2026
14:00
A seven day contemplation of death and dying.
Sun 7th February 2027
19:00
to
Sun 14th February 2027
14:00
A seven day contemplation of death and dying.
Fri 1st October 2027
19:00
to
Fri 24th March 2028
19:00
Winter 2026/27