Welcome to the Quiet Places Brochure created and published by the Ministerial and Spiritual Development Office in the Hereford Diocese. The list below gives a guide of the quiet places within and on the outskirts of our Diocese that have agreed to be published by us and distributed locally and on our website. All information, including suggested donations and prices, were correct at the time of publication in this brochure and on the website.
Inclusion in a listing here does not mean we are responsible for the outside organisations/count as endorsement. May 2018
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Arboyne House Tel: 01544 327058 |
Arboyne House is a rambly, ancient property in the village of Eardisley in gentle west Herefordshire. We moved here in part because we could see the wide possibilities for practising hospitality here. In particular, we would like to provide either simple or tailor-made breaks to those serving in Christian mission and ministry in the widest sense. From our own experience we know that people sometimes just need time out but in other cases might appreciate friendly company, a chance to share experience, low-key pastoral care and the opportunity for someone to pray with.Run by Mike and Sue Hawthorne. Prices from £45 per person – contact for more information or look at their website. |
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Apples of Silver Tel: 01432 273697 or 07587181070 |
A house of restoration for the soul, offering quiet days for reflection and prayer, interactive personalised group work, holidays with art and music, bed & breakfast. Catering for groups up to 30, residential up to 10. |
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Belmont Abbey Tel: 01432 374715 or 07799 811 646 Fax: 01432 277597 |
Belmont Abbey is a community of monks, founded in 1859, following the Rule of St Benedict. |
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Dyffryn Farm Tel: 01597 811 017
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Full Board or Self-Catering Available.Part of a seventeenth-century farmhouse idyllically situated above the Upper Wye Valley in the Cambrian Mountains. Small self-catering cottage available, from £245 a week. One well-behaved pet welcome. |
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The Harnhill Centre for Christian Healing Tel: 01285 850283 |
The Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing was established in 1986 as a Centre for Christian Healing Ministry. We welcome those who would like to spend a few days in the beautiful Cotswolds surroundings either by booking onto one of our Healing or Rest & Refreshment Retreats. Or if rooms are available, to book in for a personal retreat. For further information about booking and attending our Training Courses please contact the office or visit our website. |
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Hennor House Tel: 01568 760 665
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Good facilities - Chapel, Lounge, Dining Room.Beautiful walks and a big garden. Donations as Appropriate for Day Visits Would need to supply own food and refreshments. |
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Holland House (Worcester Diocesan Retreat Centre) Tel: 01386 860330 Fax: 01386 861208 |
Holland House, Retreat, Conference, has been offering hospitality to a variety of groups and individuals for over 60 years. Holland House offers a variety of meeting spaces in a 17th Century half-timbered thatched building with modern additions that include the conference room, drawing room, library and chapel. Prices From £28 (day) - £83 (24hours) per person |
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House of Azar Tel: 01544 230961 or 07962 064971 |
House of Azar exists to provide a variety of resources to Churches, Christian organisations and individuals. Contact for Further Information |
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Knight's Retreat Tel: 01981 251 324 |
A peaceful well of refreshment for body and soul, somewhere to relax, restore and recover. Wendy & Roger Knight welcome individual Believers and church groups, also peace-seeking members of the wider community such as walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, to unwind and escape the world for a while. We're a family house offering double and twin on suite bedrooms with a facilities room for Alpha groups / church away days, located in an ancient, timber-framed converted water mill (listed in Domes day Book - lots of ancient beams and history) in a quiet rural setting that's easy to reach with private grounds to wander and to be at peace next to streams, trees and Nature. There's abundant car parking yet you may choose to ditch your car as Hereford/Hay (town of books) bus stop is 250 yards, 5 miles to Hereford Cathedral, train station 6 miles and there's even a place to hitch your horse! |
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Lindors Country House Hotel Tel: 01594 530 283 Fax: 01594 530 559 |
Lindors is a charming 19th century property situated in the Welsh borders. A limited number of day visitors may be accommodated in addition to resident delegates, subject to space For more information on tariff contact directly. |
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Llannerchwen Tel: 01874 622902 |
Llannerchwen (Beautiful Holy Glade), 3 miles north of Brecon, is in a secluded setting with panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. It is a place of great stillness and spirituality. It contains 8 single self-contained units, of which 3 are individual hermitages and one cabin is adapted to be more mobility-friendly (no stairs). All units are en-suite and have their own private entrances. Each kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering purposes. Coked lunch is available for most scheduled retreats. There is also a cabin for creative arts and a small chapel. Llannerchwen welcomes individuals for prayer, solitude, spiritual accompaniment, IGRs, 19th annotation and 30 day Ignatian retreats in full or in parts (by arrangement). A Christian centre for individuals or groups to develop their spirituality by means of day and residential retreats, conferences and study groups. A place for Christian Worship and Prayer, set in surroundings of peace, beauty and tranquillity near Llangorse Lake. 10 single rooms and 6 twin rooms, including 2 ground floor rooms. ( total 22 beds). Check the website for more information and details of the House Programme and monthly Drop in Days. |
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Llansôr Mill |
In a stunning setting, in a tranquil valley tucked away at the southern edge of Monmouthshire, Wales, stands Llansôr Mill. As well as for our events, if you'd like to spend some time in a quiet place for rest and relaxation, for silence and reflection, join us for a while in this special Welsh valley. Individuals and couples, families and groups are welcome for weekend or longer self-catering stays. |
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Little Detton Tel: 01299 513 211 |
The smallholding situated in the beautiful Shropshire Countryside offers you a large lounge-diner overlooking the grounds as well as a quiet snug and a garden prayer house. There are also four bedrooms available for longer retreats. There are many walks and places of outstanding beauty within easy reach and we offer vintage bicycles for your use. Activities are also available including green woodwork, art, jewellery, felting and silk painting. Suggested Donations: £25 per day; B&B £50 (extra donations towards craft supplies depend on the craft) |
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Monastery of St. Anthony & St. Cuthbert Tel: 01588 650 571 |
Small Orthodox Christian Monastery in the southwest Shropshire hills, just under the Stiperstones. Donations as appropriate |
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Monastery of St. Barnabas the Encourager Tel: 01686 630 575 |
Small Ecumenical Christian Monastery on the Welsh border above the beautiful Severn Valley, set amongst woodland and meadow with a central chapel. Donations as appropriate |
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New Place Tel: 01743 891 636 |
New Place has been a Christian retreat house since 1992, where people have come to find spiritual direction, a place to pray, or rest. Our visitors come for time apart to deepen their spiritual lives or deal with life's choices. Guidance is available for those who want it. Contact for further information. |
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P'east wing Tel: 01885 410431 |
The P'east Wing of Maggie's cottage can be booked for self-catering holiday - short stay or long. It is fully equipped with all you need including plenty of books on all subjects and lots to see and do or just take time to BE instead of rushing - There is no TV Sleeps two in comfort, four if you use the futon sofa-bed Cost: donation- self-catering, suggested is £10 per night per person (If you want to donate more it goes to FOAG or St Mary's church Kyre) Call for further details or email if you don't mind a delayed response. |
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The Rectory Garden, Bridgnorth Tel: 01746 761 573 |
There is a converted stable block within the garden which can accommodate small groups or individuals for quiet days or overnight. There are four rooms and bathroom, the largest of which can seat up to a dozen.Ideal for Local Ministry or PCC training days. The Garden is open as part of the Quiet Garden Trust. It is open monthly, and also by appointment. Donations towards heat and light would be appreciated. |
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Reflection Gardens Tel: 01543 674 474 |
The Reflection Gardens illustrate connections between care for the environment and the Christian spiritual journey. Please see web site for further information |
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Sanctum Retreats |
A place for guided/un-guided retreats and spiritual direction, in a well resourced home and garden: space for silence, rest, meditation, refreshment and prayer. We welcome small working teams, leadership and ministry groups, individuals and couples, who seek space and/or support in maintaining balance and well-being. Spaces available include: a reading room with a wide range of books, including poetry, spirituality, Christian theology and prayer; garden rooms, and a 4-acre meadow with orchard a short distance from the house. We offer overnight accommodation for up to three nights for one individual or a couple on a bed and breakfast basis. Please see our website for more information. We are affiliated to the Quiet Garden Movement and members of the Retreat Association. |
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Travelling Light Tel: 01600 890376 |
Robin and Carole Moulton provide Christian retreat days at their home in the Wye Valley, in the beautiful parish church of St. Dubricius, Whitchurch, and at other venues locally in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. We believe that hospitality of the heart is an important element of the retreats, wherever they are held. Refocus Days include times of teaching and creativity, as well as space for quiet reflection. Reflective Days are days of prayer and reflective space. Individual quiet days can also be arranged. There are no fixed charges but donations would be appreciated. |