Glass House

In continuous use as a greenhouse for more than a century, the Glass House has long been at the centre of horticulture here at RRU. Its original window hand-cranks and charming inscriptions from gardeners on wooden pillars date back to 1918. In 2006, generous donors helped fund the stabilization of the structure, but serious work still needs to be done to preserve and prolong its productive use.

Planned restorations include upgrades to wood framing, replacement of failing glass and seals, conversion of the gas boilers to electric, improving accessibility for visitors and reimagining opportunities for community engagement.