Spotting potential
Looking at opportunities, asking useful questions and deciding whether a property fits your ambitions.
Friday to Sunday · East Devon
Property.
Perspective.
A weekend away.
Residential property retreats in East Devon
Join Craig and Claire Greenhouse for a Friday-to-Sunday property retreat at Home Farm in Wilmington, near Honiton.
Explore property investment, renovation and development through practical experience and open conversation. Bring a project, questions or early ideas, and spend a weekend considering the possibilities in a relaxed country house setting.
Enquire about a retreat
A residential weekend
Hosted by Craig & Claire
Near Honiton, East Devon
Space to think
Real experience.
Open conversation.
Every property has a story. Behind it are decisions about money, people, buildings and what to do when things don't go to plan.
At Home Farm, we bring those decisions into the conversation. We'll share what we've learned from buying, improving and operating property, including the rewards, the complications and the things we'd approach differently.
Bring a project you're considering, a question you've been turning over, or simply an interest in property. There's room to listen, contribute and explore different perspectives.
Who it's for
Is this property weekend for you?
Our retreats welcome aspiring property developers, residential landlords, renovators and people exploring their first property project.
You might be considering a purchase, restoring an older building, reviewing a rental property or wondering whether development is right for you. You don't need a finished plan — bring your questions and an interest in learning from other people's experience.
Ideas worth exploring
Property investment, renovation and development
The conversation will reflect the interests of the group. These are some of the subjects we can explore together.
Renovation & restoration
Improving buildings, working with their character and weighing up what a project really involves.
The numbers & the risks
Discussing budgets, unexpected costs and the commercial decisions behind a property project.
People & practicalities
Working with contractors and professionals, managing competing priorities and learning as you go.
Owning & operating
The day-to-day realities of looking after property, including our experience of running Home Farm.
Your next chapter
Giving your own ideas some attention, hearing other perspectives and considering what to explore next.
Meet your hosts
Craig & Claire Greenhouse.
Home Farm is our home and a working hospitality business, bringing together our interests in property, historic buildings and commercial decision-making.
Claire Greenhouse
Property development, residential letting & historic buildings
Claire holds an MSc in Property Development from the University of Portsmouth, where her dissertation explored the adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
With 25 years' experience as a residential landlord and practical involvement in renovation and development, she brings a perspective grounded in both study and property ownership. Her particular interest is finding new possibilities for existing buildings while respecting their character.
Craig Greenhouse
Business acquisitions, investment analysis & property ownership
Craig brings experience in business ownership, acquisitions and commercial operations, alongside hands-on involvement in property renovation and hospitality.
His perspective centres on evaluating opportunities, understanding costs and risks, and assessing whether a project makes commercial sense. At Home Farm, those decisions meet the everyday realities of owning and operating a property business.
What others say about Craig
“Craig is a very smart and personable expert who specialises in mergers, acquisitions, private equity, property investment and venture capital”
Different perspectives. Shared experience.
We'll share our experiences candidly and welcome yours. Together, we'll explore practical challenges, ask questions and consider different approaches — with time for conversations to continue over dinner.
Explore one of our renovation projects
A project in pictures
A kitchen transformation at Park Lodge.
From the original kitchen through the work in progress to the finished room.
The shape of your stay
Arrive on Friday.
Leave with fresh perspectives.
Settle in.
Arrive at Home Farm, meet your hosts and get acquainted. We'll start with introductions, your interests in property and the questions you'd like to explore.
Get into the detail.
A day of shared experiences and thoughtful discussion, with time for questions, breaks and informal conversations. Bring your ideas into the room.
Look ahead.
Return to the themes that matter to you, reflect on what you've heard and consider the next steps you'd like to investigate after the weekend.
This is an outline of the weekend. We'll confirm the programme, timings and arrangements before you book.
At home in Devon
Your residential stay at Home Farm in East Devon
Home Farm is a former country hotel in Wilmington, near Honiton in East Devon, with guest bedrooms and shared spaces for gathering and conversation.
The residential setting gives the weekend a different rhythm: time to settle in, continue a discussion and enjoy being away from everyday distractions.
You can explore the accommodation on our Home Farm B&B website . Please enquire with us directly about retreat arrangements.
Come and join the conversation
What are you thinking
about doing with property?
Tell us a little about yourself, what interests you and whether you have a particular project in mind. We'd love to hear from you.
Enquire about a retreatWe'll discuss dates, availability, prices, meals and accommodation with you before you book.