The Quiet Garden Movement

Quiet Day
2025-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tithe Barn Quiet Garden, Stroud Green, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, United Kingdom
Friday 30th May Lead by Father Peter Bowe
Friday 4th July Lead by Revd Pat Bhutta
Friday 5th September Lead by Penny Lovelock
Places are limited to 10 with a good lunch provided.
To book a place please call or email Penny Lovelock. £20.00 per person for the first two dates and £10.00 for the date in September
mob. 07913358068 / email pennylovelock44@gmail.com

Quiet morning
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | St Mary’s Church and Churchyard, St Mary’s Church, Hopesay, Shropshire, SY7 8HD, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of contemplative silence. We meet at 10.00 for a welcome and a reading and then enter into silence.
Rest there. You may simply reflect and watch the wildlife or you may paint, draw, write, read or pray. You are free to move around and explore the church and churchyard and to make a drink whenever you wish.
We regroup briefly at 11.45. There is a kitchen and a toilet.
The Quiet Garden Trust values Hospitality, Contemplation, Nature Connection and Creativity and we extend that to you of any faith or no faith.
‘Come with me by yourself to a quiet place and get some rest.’ (St. Mark’s Gospel 6:31)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Tel Sally Petch on 01588 680181 or email:
elfinhousebooks@btinternet.com

Chapel open with refreshments for Suffolk Historic Churches
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Wrentham Chapel, Chapel Road, Suffolk, Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7LT, United Kingdom
Stride and drive day. All day pop-in.

Quiet Day
2025-09-17, 2025-10-07, 2025-11-06 | Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House, Flixton Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR25 1PD, United Kingdom
Step aside from the busyness of life and into the peace and beauty of Quiet Waters for a day of reflection by following our Psalm 23 trail while you discover and enjoy the gardens. We hope our guests will meet with God and be blessed through these reflections. The day will be mostly self-guided but will start and end with Lectio 365 and a prayer time.
You will have access to; two acres of gardens; the Creative Cabin the summer house by the river and the chapel.
Refreshments and a two-course home cooked meal will be provided.
For more information and to book a place please call 01986 893201 or email mail@quietwaters.org.uk

Step away from the noise and business of everyday life
2025-09-17 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 10:45 - 13:00 | Runcton Manor, Runcton Lane, Runcton, West Sussex, PO20 1PS, United Kingdom
Find rest in the beauty of nature:

Pause in stillness
Reflect in peace
Connect with creation

We will be restarting Quiet Gardens at Runcton Manor on Wednesday 19th February. Thereafter, they will be on the third Wednesday of every month except August, December and February.

If you’d like to come – and first timers are particularly welcome – please aim to arrive any time after 10.45 for an 11am start. We finish at 1.00pm. Further details – and any last minute changes – are on our website at runctonmanor.com.

We hope and look forward to seeing you at the Runcton Manor Quiet Garden in 2025.

Quiet Day
2025-09-17 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 10:45 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 10:45 - 13:00 | Runcton Manor, Runcton Lane, Runcton, West Sussex, PO20 1PS, United Kingdom
The Quiet Gardens at Runcton Manor will be restarting on Wednesday 17th September and then on the third Wednesday of every month up to and including July, except for the winter break in December, January and February.

In a world where tension and pressure is steadily building up, Quiet Gardens offer the possibility to step away from the noise and business of everyday life and:

Find rest in the beauty of nature:
Pause in stillness
Reflect in peace
Connect with creation

If you’d like to come – and first timers are particularly welcome – please aim to arrive any time after 10.45 for an 11am start. We finish at 1.00pm. Further details – and any last minute changes – are on our website at runctonmanor.com.

Do feel free to pass this message onto others who you think may be interested.
We hope and look forward to seeing you at the Runcton Manor Quiet Garden in 2025/6.

Autumn Caedmon evening
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Wrentham Chapel, Chapel Road, Suffolk, Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7LT, United Kingdom
Songs, poems and stories with finger buffet and wine or fruit juice. Donations on the night will be for Christian Aid.

Quiet Garden Day
2025-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Penhurst Retreat Centre, Penhurst, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9QP, United Kingdom
Friday 16 May
With Jay Ashworth £25
Step aside from the busyness of life and into the peace and beauty of this place for a day of reflection and refreshment. The day will be mostly self-guided but will start and end with a reflective prayer time. You will be able to use the art room, summer houses and prayer labyrinth in the orchard. Resources and suggestions for prayer walks and reflections will be available along with refreshments during the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Thursday 25 September
With Jay Ashworth £25
Step aside from the busyness of life and into the peace and beauty of this place for a day of reflection and refreshment. The day will be mostly self-guided but will start and end with a reflective prayer time. You will be able to use the art room, summer houses and prayer labyrinth in the orchard. Resources and suggestions for prayer walks and reflections will be available along with refreshments during the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Quiet morning
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Quiet Garden Ramsey, Newtown Road,, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1EQ, United Kingdom
Quiet Mornings are led by a team of volunteers who guide participants through a series of simple exercises. There is time for quiet reflection, and time to share. Time is spent outside and indoors.
Places are limited to 10 participants. To book, or for further information, please contact Eilish on Tel: 01487 710363 or email: qgrproject@gmail.com

Quiet Day to celebrate the Season of Creation
2025-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Quiet Garden Ramsey, Newtown Road,, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1EQ, United Kingdom
Booking is essential
Please bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. Parking is available
Suggested donation £5 to cover costs
Contact: Eilish Storey: mrsestorey@gmaill.com

Knit or Crochet
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-10 | Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House, Flixton Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR25 1PD, United Kingdom
Knitting is a rhythmic activity that calms the mind and fosters a sense of achievement.
The blend of garden and yarn introduces a unique, enchanting way to reconnect with God. By merging the two and focusing on God’s presence in your life, through the meditative process of knitting or crochet, you can find inner peace and creativity in equal measure.
£270 full board residential or £65 as a day guest for further details please call 01986 893201 or email mail@quietwaters.org.uk

“Uniquely and Wonderfully Made”
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Sanctuary Quiet Garden, Sanctuary, 8 Hotham Close, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UX, United Kingdom
Psalm 139 tells us that each individual is intentionally & uniquely created by God, to fulfill a distinct purpose and reflect Gods glory. Spend some quiet time in prayer to reflect on your life and your calling. What might God be calling you to at this time in your life……? More details are attached. To book on this day please email tkilcullen@live.co.uk
A reminder that many individuals and groups are booking the prayer space just for themselves. If you want to discuss your own needs and perhaps reserve time on your own, or for a group you belong to, do feel free to contact me and if I can facilitate it, I will do so!.
Optional donations can be made to Akwaaba Sanctuary Trust – Charity number 1193260. A charity to promote opportunities for space and retreat in order to deepen our personal relationship with God.
For more information please click here

The Night Sky
2025-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St Bartholomew Quiet Garden, Harpley, Worcestershire, WR6 6 HG, United Kingdom
A presentation by Rev. Tobias Thornes Astrophysicist and Curate
Come and join us in the garden round the firepit
All ages welcome
Refreshments
Contact Jill Smith – jill.together@gmail.com

Quiet Morning
2025-11-05 09:45 - 13:00 | St Nicholas Quiet Garden, St Nicholas Church, Saltdean Vale, Brighton, Sussex, BN2 8HA , United Kingdom
We begin at 9.45am with a time of a welcome, catching up with everyone’s news, followed by our theme for the morning, which is either poems, prayers or passages for reflection. At about 10.30am we go into silence until midday, in our homes, garden or on a walk.
This is time just to be and reflect.
For more information please contact Revd Kate Lawson rev.kate.lawson@gmail.com

Online Advent Quiet Evening
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
Our December online quiet evenings could be the perfect way to prepare for Advent and Christmas.
Spend some quiet time with God.
To book please click on the link here

“The Light Shines in the Dark”
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Sanctuary Quiet Garden, Sanctuary, 8 Hotham Close, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UX, United Kingdom
Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection, connecting with the source of light in our lives and in our world.
How can we reflect the light – be signs of hope – in times of darkness?

More details are attached. To book on this day please reply to this email or contact sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call 07977 978536

A reminder that many individuals and groups are booking an hour or two quiet prayer space just for themselves. If you want to discuss your needs and perhaps reserve time on your own, or for a group you belong to, do feel free to contact me and if I can facilitate it, I will do so!.

Quiet Morning
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Quiet Garden Ramsey, Newtown Road,, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1EQ, United Kingdom
Our Quiet Mornings provides space to leave daily concerns behind and enjoy quiet contemplation of nature and shared silence. Booking is essential due to limited space. Contact qgrproject@gmail.com to book or for further information.

Peace and quiet in a troubled world -quiet day
2026-02-18 10:45 - 13:00 | Runcton Manor, Runcton Lane, Runcton, West Sussex, PO20 1PS, United Kingdom
We are gearing up for another year of Quiet Gardens at Runcton Manor. Last year was very blessed with a solid core of regulars, as well as always a number of people encountering Quiet Gardens for the first time. There is also a continuation of the programme of rewilding and increasing the biodiversity at Runcton Manor.

People seem to appreciate the Quiet Gardens for the sense of peace and stillness, as well as connecting to nature and their deeper selves – away from the noise and business of everyday life

We will restart Quiet Garden quiet days at Runcton Manor on Wednesday 18th February. Thereafter, they will be on the third Wednesday of every month except August, December and January.

If you’d like to come – and first timers are particularly welcome:Arrive any time after 10.40 for a prompt 11am start. Finish at 1.00pm.
The day includes meditation, as well as the possibility to write, read, explore the grounds and use the labyrinth. Donations invited. We meet whatever the weather, indoors and/or outdoors.

We attach a poster here which gives the dates and other details for the first half of the year. Please feel free to pass it on or print and display wherever you feel may be appropriate.
We hope and look forward to seeing you at the Runcton Manor Quiet Garden in 2026.
