Our past, present and future

Find out how Scargill has developed from when it was built in the 18th century until it was re-opened as a Christian centre in 2009…

History Scargill House had a history as a shooting lodge, a place for entertaining and a family home until it was sold in 1959 & a new Christian community founded here. Find out more…		The recent past Scargill House was a Christian retreat & events centre for almost 50 years until it closed in 2008. But an appeal was soon launched for its resurrection. Find out more…

The present In the summer of 2009, Scargill House was resurrected. We now have trustees, a resident community, a busy programme, and exciting plans! Find out more…		The future Our goal is to continue developing Scargill for the next 50 years, creating a centre of welcome, spiritual refreshment and challenge for anyone to enjoy. Find out more…

Our mission

As a newly re-formed movement, we continue to seek our place in God's mission. Read about our mission and vision & values.

Recent milestones

April 2009 — we celebrate the completion of the sale of the house

June 2009 — over 600 people help celebrate Scargill’s 50th birthday party, we appoint Simon Browning as our project director, and Adrian and Bridget Plass become the first members of the community

September 2009 — we appoint Revd Phil Stone as our new director and our architects unveil outline ideas for refurbishing the house

February 2010 — Radio 4 broadcasts Sunday Service from Scargill’s chapel

July 2010 — the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, agrees to be our president

August 2010— our first Summerfest takes place

September 2010 — the community reaches 17 members and our application for planning is submitted to the Yorkshire Dales National Park

October 2010 — we launch our ‘Move the Mountain’ appeal

February 2011 — we expect to hear the outcome of our planning application

March 2011 — deadline for repaying the Lee Abbey loan.

Relax on our beautiful estate

Take time out to enjoy yourself in the house or on our 90-acre Yorkshire Dales estate.

Our past, present and future

History

The recent past

The present

The future

Our mission

Recent milestones

Relax on our beautiful estate