Who's who
Retreats
Our diocese is associated with a number of retreat houses and organisations throughout Wiltshire, Dorset and further afield.
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The Ammerdown Centre
Burrswood
Eggbeer Trust
Hilfield Friary
Greenhouse Christian Centre
Iona Community
Sheldon
St Katharine's Parmoor
Pilgrimages
The Quiet Garden at Great Chalfield 2021-2022
First Tuesday of the month, ten times a year.
Peace and stillness, solitude, a beautiful garden, someone to talk to if you wish, shelter from the elements in the medieval parish church, and tea and coffee! Flyer here.
The Ammerdown Centre
Radstock, Bath BA3 5SW
A well-established Christian Retreat and Conference Centre open to people of all faiths and none, with a special emphasis on dialogue, reconciliation and renewal.
Click here for the latest courses.
Burrswood Health and Wellbeing
Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9PY
This large country house is well-placed to give clergy a much-needed break.
Click here for the website.
The Eggbeer Trust
The Trust was established to provide free holidays for “Ministers of Religion and Missionaries and their families of any colour and of any Christian Creed or Denomination.”
A six-berth caravan with mains water, electricity and nearby games room is available for holidays between March and October each year. Flyer here.
The Greenhouse Christian Centre
17 Burton Road, Branksome, Poole, BH13 6DT
Formerly known as Green Pastures, this venue has Quiet and Art Days, chances to meet book authors and singer/ songwriters, and Worship and Healing Services open to all for no charge.
Click here for What's On
Hilfield Friary
The Friary, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BE
Visit the website
Iona Community
For details about the Iona Community and the Abbey Centre, please click here.
Sheldon
The Sheldon Centre, Dunsford, Exeter EX6 7LE.
We're an open and welcoming Community with a specialist care for people in ministry.
Click here for the latest events.
St Katharine's Parmoor
A unique venue for retreats, seminars, celebrations and accommodation in a tranquil rural setting. Whether you want to come by yourself or as a group, for a few hours or a whole week, we offer a range of possibilities. Click here for our retreats and quiet days
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