Early morning sun rising up over Eden Project Biomes

HotHouse: Nature of Leadership programme

The Nature Of Leadership is an extraordinary four-night residential programme that takes place within nature, offering leaders an inspiring and transformative experience. It is designed for emerging leaders who want to be a force for good within their workplaces and communities.

This is the flagship course run by HotHouse - the Eden Project's creative leadership and cultural change programmes.

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What is it?

The Nature Of Leadership is the HotHouse flagship, fully catered, residential programme that takes you on a four-day immersive journey into the natural world and back to your own true nature.

It is designed as a mixed sex and gender programme.

Without giving too much away you can expect - exclusive access to the Rainforest Biome, a trip to the beach, walks in the woods, time alone in nature, open discussion, an abundance of scrummy vegetarian food, and your own room in our on-site accommodation.

Who's it for?

Leadership trailblazers who want to create a net-positive impact on the world through their lives, businesses, organisations, and communities.

Why do it?

Quality time in nature, less interaction with technology, and being expertly led in and out of your comfort zone, all facilitate an opening for you to reconnect with the heart of your passions, talents, and dreams.

If you're seeking clarity around your mission, purpose, personal values, and how to walk these in to your day-to-day life so as to be of highest service to your community, this programme creates the space for deep reflection and contemplation like no other.

Nature of Leadership participant

“ [A] really thought-provoking and fascinating way to evaluate both personal and professional journeys through leadership. Something I will definitely keep with me forever. ”

How to join us

The dates of our next cohorts are:

17–21 March 2025
15–19 September 2025

Investment: £2,300 + VAT* per person

Includes:

Expert facilitation and guidance every day
All meals, 4 nights' accommodation, and course materials
1 x 30 min integration call post programme
Access to HotHouse Alumni for ongoing support and community
Exclusive special offers for HotHouse Alumni on further programmes and services

For more information or to begin your enrolment process, please fill out our online enquiry form.

We cap our cohorts at a maximum of 10 participants. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment.

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*Please talk to us about a discount on our standard rate for self-employed, NHS, and charity employees.

Alice Kershaw, Heritage Lottery Fund

“ Brilliant facilitators who held the space and enabled the week to work its magic. A joyous and well considered and paced journey which takes you both out and in. ”

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Inside the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome

This is a classroom, where we can explore what a great future looks like.

Eden Project Biomes and Core Building roof

Join us for four days in an environment of huge-scale, jaw-dropping beauty.

a view of the seed sculpture which is egg shaped with raised dots

We'll draw inspiration from the Eden site, where concepts like biomimicry come to life.

People walking along a path in the Rainforest Biome

Take time out with us, surrounded by inspiring people and environments.

Together, we'll explore how principles found in nature can help us shape our business ecosystems.

HotHouse participants in a field with a round tent

And there are absolutely no boardrooms; we promise a truly immersive experience.

Meet the facilitators

Richard Good

Rich is a coach and facilitator who brings 30 years of experience designing and delivering transformational experiences for individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation. His practice has evolved from training with Earth Wisdom Teachers and combining knowledge from Eastern and Western philosophies.

Pam Horton

With a background in environmental education and conservation, and extensive experience designing and delivering the Eden Project's experiential learning programmes, Pam has a passion for helping people learn from nature. Having worked with everyone from schoolchildren to CEOs, she loves to explore new, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and believes that engaging the head and the heart is key to motivating people to embrace change – whatever their age or walk of life!

Practical information

During the programme you’ll be based at the inspirational Eden Project, in Cornwall, and we can guarantee that you’ll not be stuck in a boardroom! We’ll be making full use of the site, including the Biomes – to which you’ll have exclusive out-of-hours access.

For some sessions, we may also venture into the surrounding Cornish countryside… Be prepared for muddy walks, campfires and stunning scenery.

The programme runs from check-in on the Monday at 4.45pm and will end after lunch on the Friday, around 2pm.

We specifically do not give you a timetable. This is a chance for you to release any and all responsibility other than showing up and giving things a go. An extensive packing list is sent out to you ahead of your arrival date, you'll be briefed each evening as to what you need to bring with you the next day, and we are always happy to answer any questions you might have.

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