Richmond Holidays

11/09/2026

Ever wondered what gives a Richmond holiday its special heartbeat? ✨

Our wonderful volunteer ministry leaders - like the lovely Helen and Rog Constantine - have a lot to do with it!

We recently caught up with them to chat about why taking time away opens our hearts and creates space for God to meet us in quiet, powerful ways.

Helen and Rog are looking forward to being back in Samos next week for our final two weeks of the 2026 season!

You can also join them next year as they return to minister for the very first two weeks of our 2027 season:

🌸 27th May — Season Debut
Kick off the summer in style with our much-loved Debut Dinner, wonderful company, and fresh Aegean sea breezes!

🌿 3rd June — Samos Walking Week
Discover lush pine forests, tranquil coastal paths, and charming mountain villages - paired with uplifting daily fellowship and relaxing evenings.

Warm sunshine, turquoise seas, and refreshing fellowship await. 🌊

📖 Read our latest blog: ‘A Calling to Serve: A Q+A with Richmond Ministry Leaders, Helen & Rog’ and explore 2027 holidays via the link in our bio or on our website!

https://www.richmond-holidays.com/ministry-leader-qa/

09/09/2026

A little glimpse of some of the amazing moments we’ve been loving in Samos lately.☀️

Sunshine, laughter, watersports, beautiful views and plenty of beautiful memories being made together along the way! 💙

07/09/2026

This morning in our Bible Study, Beth shared a beautiful and deeply honest reflection from Lamentations 3:19–23:

“I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:19–23 (NIV)

Lamentations was written in the aftermath of the destruction of Jerusalem, and it is a book that gives honest words to grief, suffering and loss. The writer doesn't skip over the painful parts or try to make them sound more comfortable. He remembers his affliction, acknowledges the bitterness and admits that his soul is downcast.

But then comes the beautiful turning point: “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope.”

His circumstances haven't suddenly changed. His grief hasn't disappeared. Instead, in the middle of his pain, he remembers something true about God: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed.”

Perhaps this is something we need to remember too. Biblical hope isn't pretending that everything is okay, and it isn't a feeling that simply replaces grief. Grief and hope can exist together. We can be weary, sad and full of questions, while still holding onto the faithfulness of God.

The hard words of Lamentations were not removed or hidden away. They were preserved alongside these words of hope, reminding God's people that nothing we experience is too painful to bring before Him. Even the final chapter doesn't end with everything neatly resolved. It ends with questions and a cry to God.

Maybe that gives us permission to be honest too. We don't always have to arrive at a tidy answer to our pain. Sometimes faith is simply bringing our grief to God and remembering who He is.

His love has not run out. His compassion has not failed. And when tomorrow comes, there will be new mercies waiting there too.

“Great is your faithfulness.” 🤍

04/09/2026

Meet your new Chalet Managers! 🏔️ ⛷

This winter, we’re delighted to welcome Jonny & Lucy to Chalet des Neiges!

Whether you’re returning to the chalet or joining us for the very first time, Jonny and Lucy are looking forward to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with friendship, fun and great fellowship.

💭Here’s a little message from them:

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to Chalet des Neiges this winter! We love the mountains, the outdoors and, most of all, sharing good times with friends and family. We’re excited to get to know you, enjoy some great fellowship together and help make your holiday a truly memorable one. We can’t wait to see you in the mountains!”

Here’s to snowy slopes, good company, plenty of laughter, meaningful fellowship and drawing close to God through it all. 💙

02/09/2026

What a summer it’s been for the kids and youth! From new friendships, faith, laughter, stories and plenty of happy memories, it’s been such a joy seeing our younger guests make the most of their time with us. 😊

A huge thank you to the team who have been part of Kids & Youth this season - we hope you’re heading home with lots of special memories to look back on!

And if you’re already thinking about summer 2027… now is a great time to get ahead. 🌞

✨ Book by 16 October 2026 and save £25pp, per week!

Not quite sure which school holiday dates will work for you? Don't worry - early bookers can change their holiday dates free of charge up until 1 February 2027.

Kids & Youth will be running again from 15th July 2027 through to 1st September 2027, so there’s plenty to look forward to! 💛

Faith, friendship, fun… and another summer of memories waiting to be made. 🌊

01/09/2026

In our Bible study this morning, Jo shared a beautiful reminder from 2 Corinthians 1:3–4:

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth having experienced suffering and hardship himself. He understood that following Jesus doesn't mean we are spared difficult or painful things. But he also knew that God meets us in the midst of them.

We all encounter moments in life that leave us searching for comfort - grief, disappointment, uncertainty, loss or simply the weight of circumstances we don't understand. And even in those moments, God is present. He is not distant from our pain but draws near to us with compassion and comfort.

And Paul reminds us that the comfort we receive from God is something we can also extend to others — through kindness, presence, prayer and simply being willing to walk alongside someone in a difficult moment.

“The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 🤍

26/08/2026

WE’RE GOING TO BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL! 🎉⛺️

We’re so excited to be heading to Big Church Festival this weekend!
If you’re there, come and find us in the Expo Tent! Come say hello, have a chat, and you might even walk away with a prize or a little treat… 👀🍬🎁

We’d love to see you! 💙

📍 Wiston Estate, West Sussex
📅 28–30 August"

24/08/2026

In our Monday morning Bible study this week, Debi shared a thoughtful reminder from Proverbs 4:23:

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

In the wisdom literature of Proverbs, the “heart” means much more than simply our emotions. It speaks of the centre of who we are - our thoughts, desires, attitudes, choices and the things that shape how we live.

It made us think about how easily our hearts can be affected by what happens around us, and especially by how other people treat us.

To guard our hearts isn’t to build walls around them or become closed off. It is to stay close enough to God that His heart begins to shape ours. To know His character, to recognise His ways, and to ask Him to help us respond to others from a place of love rather than frustration, grace rather than resentment, and peace rather than reaction.

And perhaps that is part of what it means to let everything we do flow from within us - allowing the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and goodness that come from Him to influence the way we speak, think and respond.

So this week, maybe the question isn’t “How can I change them?” but:

“God, what is happening in my heart, and how are you inviting me to respond?”

May we be people who guard our hearts well - not by hardening them, but by keeping them close to the heart of God. 💙

21/08/2026

Come Away and Rest 🌿

Do you ever find that it’s only when you step away from the busyness of everyday life that you realise just how much you needed to rest?

There is something deeply restorative about slowing down and making space to simply be.

Sabbath offers us a chance to pause, enjoy the goodness around us and remember that we don’t always have to be doing something to make our time worthwhile.

In our latest blog, Jo explores the gift of Sabbath and how a Richmond Holiday can create space to slow down, breathe deeply and rediscover the joy of simply being.

Read: "Rediscovering the Gift of Sabbath" →

Sabbath is a weekly rhythm. It is a regular invitation to stop, rest and remember God. We are not created to live constantly at full speed.

19/08/2026

📸 Snaps from Samos!

A little glimpse of the beautiful sunshine, happy faces and holiday moments our lovely guests have been enjoying!

There’s something so special about slowing down, spending time together and making the most of these sunny days by the sea. 💙

We’re so glad everyone is having such a wonderful time!