Independently owned Buckinghamshire country hotel, Horwood House, has teamed up with national homelessness charity Crisis, and upcycling company Recoup, to transform a break-out space into a creatively crafted coffee lounge for conference delegates.
The 120 sq. metre Crisis Coffee Lounge was brought to life by a team of Crisis volunteers and members, led by Recoup founders, Tom Marsh, and Ben Lunt. It has been transformed to reflect the horticultural surroundings and history of the hotel, with reclaimed furniture repurposed or restored to create unique pieces such as wall panels made from antique French headboards, cast-iron garden gates and dried flowers pressed into picture frames.
The revived space is located beneath the hotel’s Cook Suite, and between six syndicate meeting rooms, with its own private entrance. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and admire your surroundings during a break. The hotel purchases coffee beans from Crisis’ partner Volcano Coffee Works, with 15% of purchases going straight to Crisis. Delegates are also encouraged to support the cause by scanning QR donation codes in the lounge. The venue further supports Crisis by donating 5% of revenue from contracted conference and corporate event bookings.