Paul Cudby, the vicar of St. Mary Magdalene, Tanworth in Arden, discovered that his neighbouring church primary school, Tanworth School, has a prayer garden and so he put together some thoughts and prayers based around the trees in the garden. He…
Use this 5 minute prayer exercise to help you focus and engage with your natural space. Listen to Philip Roderick lead you in this simple reflective practice, perfect for finding a moment of stillness in outdoor spaces. Download MP3: Green Grace of God…
Below are some examples of exercises and materials developed by Quiet Garden Hosts for people to use in their Quiet Gardens. You are welcome to develop the ideas and use the materials below - please do credit the author and…
Over 5 sessions the Quiet25 course takes you on a journey through a range of contemplative exercises and practices in the exploration of silence: introducing groups to the experience of silence together in natural surroundings and exploring the physical, mental…
Finding your Quiet Space in the ordinary / everyday life Where is your quiet space? A sit spot under a tree, a bench in a quiet garden, a walk in your local park? This exercise enables us to explore what…
Next time you are in a Quiet Garden, if some plant or tree or section of the garden catches your attention, try this short practice. Either stand or sit and see if you can really pay attention to this object.…
Many Quiet Gardeners have found body prayer, alone or in a group, to be a wonderful way of deepening a sense of attentiveness to God, here and now. Here are two simple examples: Walking Prayer To ensure balance, look ahead…