A collaborative approach for a collaborative work space

The Grain Store has a small but dedicated team. They strive to provide a friendly, professional and collaborative experience for all our guests, partners, and suppliers - and each other.


Meet the team below and make sure you connect with The Grain Store on social media.

Anni Townend

Creator of, and Collaborator at, The Grain Store Lewes

The creation of The Grain Store is the culmination of a life-long dream for Anni. Having fallen in love with the South Downs National Park where she lives, Anni wanted to create an inclusive and multi-purpose collaboration space where people can come together to draw on the restorative energy of the Downs.

Anni is passionate about collaboration and the environment, championing local partnerships in the East Sussex community and working with local and eco-friendly suppliers wherever possible.

Rebecca Tennent

House Manager

Becca has been with The Grain Store since it opened in February 2020 - she looks after the general management, including bookings, customer service, social media and more!

Having studied Zoology, Rebecca loves animals and can regularly be spotted out on the Downs with her trusty steed, Oscar.

Simone Thorn

Business bookings and neighbour to The Grain Store

Simone loves all things outside! She’s a Forest School Leader, and, when not at The Grain Store, you’ll find her walking her dogs locally on the beautiful South Downs.

Sam (owner at Porter-Hardy Garden Design), Oisin & Louis

Garden Design, Landscaping, and Maintenance

Sam has always had a passion for nature. Growing up in the East Anglian countryside, he spent as much time as he could outside, getting his hands in the soil. Sam and his team (Oisin & Louis) work tirelessly to curate our garden into the serene space guests enjoy today.