The Oaks
Family respite and retreat space
The Oaks is a newly-renovated living space in the peaceful suburb of Hillside, 2 miles from Montrose, Angus. It is a spacious period ground floor 3/4 bedroom flat which retains many of the original features. It has disabled access and sits within a three-story sandstone detached house and an acre of walled garden.
Activities at the Oaks
The Oaks can offer further therapies while you stay, all of these would be tailored to individual needs and always aim to promote independence.
A word from our founders:
Having worked with families for around 25 years, as an educational psychologist, support worker, foster carer and local church volunteer I understand how challenging it is to be a family at this time. We have been told that our unique skill is that we can "Make a family out of anybody"! We welcome you to become part of The Hope at the Oaks community and in to our space - which is fully equipped with warm friendly faces, buckets of joy, and indescribable peace.
I have worked with young adults for 30 years both in residential care and through outreach work. I am passionate about getting young people out into the hills, rivers, forests and sea. I take people mountain biking, kayaking, hill walking and sea swimming regularly and I know how powerful this can be to build resilience. As a foster carer I work hard to create a family atmosphere for everyone I encounter - including our famous daily 3.30 tea and cake tradition! You are warmly welcome to join in.