A morning of contemplative silence
2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church and Churchyard, St Mary’s Church, Hopesay, Shropshire, SY7 8HD, United Kingdom
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. People may stay to eat their packed lunches together. 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 IS ESSENTIAL: Tel Sally Petch on 01588 680181 or email: elfinhousebooks@btinternet.com

Tithe Barn Quiet Day
2024-08-09 09:45 - 14:30 | Tithe Barn Quiet Garden, Stroud Green, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, United Kingdom
An unled day with lunch provided

Quiet Day
2024-08-10 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-17 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-24 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-31 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-07 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-14 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 16:30 | Green Lane Farm, Green Lane Farm, Pilgrims Lane, Pilgrims Hatch CM14 5RX, Brentwood,, Essex, CM14 5RX, United Kingdom

Soup and Silence at Tremorran
2024-08-12 12:15 - 13:30, 2024-09-02 12:15 - 13:30 | Tremorran Back to the Garden, Tremorran, Truthwall, St Just, Cornwall, TR19 7QJ, United Kingdom
Soup & Silence – arriving 12.15am for soup and a bit of chat, 1-1.30pm silence.
Come ‘Back to the Garden’ to find peace, stillness, healing and restorationat Tremorran Quiet Garden
Tel: 07768 166309
Email: missanniehenry@hotmail.com

Spiritual but not Religious
2024-08-15 09:45 - 16:00 | The Quiet Garden at the Bowling Green, The Bowling Green, CM6 1DT, 8 The Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DT, United Kingdom
Rosemary Drew & Richard Twinn
We will examine this wide-spread view and hear stories of reasons why people are leaving the church or not joining. The day is designed both to raise awareness and to understand.
Richard is a former teacher who is currently on sabbatical. He devotes time each day to meditation, yoga, housework, cooking and music.
Click here for further information and to book a place.

Quiet Day
2024-08-17 08:00 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Quiet Garden, Church Road, Puttenham, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4PR, United Kingdom
Plesae join us to experience the daily rhythm of monastic prayer which will include the Benedictine Offices.
Please contact Christine tel:07514548289 or Celestria tel:01442 381566 to book a place

Quiet Day
2024-08-19 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-09-16 10:30 - 14:30 | Wesley Cottage Quiet Garden, Wesley Cottage, 5 Talbot Avenue, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1HE, United Kingdom
Anthony will be leading a Quiet Day at Wesley Cottage Quiet Garden.
To book a place please email Anthony Hick a.hick@hotmail.com

Friendship Walk at Tremorran
2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Tremorran Back to the Garden, Tremorran, Truthwall, St Just, Cornwall, TR19 7QJ, United Kingdom
Arrive 11am for coffee and biscuits; 11.30am-12.30pm saunter in the garden sharing poems, stories, blessings and silence.
Come ‘Back to the Garden’ to find peace, stillness, healing and restoration at Tremorran Quiet Garden.
tel:07768%20166309 or email missanniehenry@hotmail.com

Bread of Heaven - The way of pilgrims
2024-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Sanctuary Quiet Garden, Sanctuary, 8 Hotham Close, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UX, United Kingdom
The hymn Guide me O thou great Redeemer expresses the fears and hopes of the pilgrim’s journey: conscious of weakness and inadequacy yet held safe by a mighty hand; lost in a wilderness yet led by fire and cloud; hesitant in moving forward yet drawn to cross the river.
This day will help us explore how we can cooperate with God’s invitation to travel further into God’s life and love.
For more information or to book: email tkilcullen@live.co.uk or text 07977 978536
No charge – but donations to Akwaaba Sanctuary Trust Charity No. 1193260

Ramsey Quiet Garden - Quiet Morning
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Quiet Garden Ramsey, Newtown Road,, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1EQ, United Kingdom
Take time out of your daily routine. Cultivate an awareness of the natural world. Focus on observing, listening and being attentive.

Quiet Mornings are led by a team of volunteers who guide participants through a series of simple exercises, providing opportunities for quiet reflection, and time to share. Time is set aside to walk the labyrinth and the morning closes with 15 minutes silence.
Refreshments are provided. Donations are welcomed.
Booking is essential due to limited space. To book, or make enquiries, please email qgrproject@gmail.com

Sunday morning drop-in
2024-09-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Garden of Peace and Remembrance, Friends Meeting House,23 Church Street,, Littlehampton, Sussex, BN17 5EL, United Kingdom
Share peace & quiet in this lovely town centre garden on the first Sunday of each month. Coffee and biscuits are provided after.
Friends Meeting House Opposite Littlehampton Town Hall & Museum.
More information can be found here

Tithe Barn Quiet Day
2024-09-06 09:45 - 16:00 | Tithe Barn Quiet Garden, Stroud Green, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, United Kingdom
Led day with lunch provided.

Stilla dag i Ängatorp Välkommen att tillbringa en dag med ”smak av retreat” i Ängatorp!
2024-09-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Angatorp Quiet Garden, Angatorp, Gard 3 Alingsas, Angatorp, 441 92, Sweden
Jag inbjuder dig som känner en längtan efter att vara i stillhet och bön tillsammans med andra.
Retreatens gåva är att i en avskild miljö, i tyst gemenskap med andra, få tid att tänka och be,för att få komma ifatt sig själv och lyssna in Gud.
I den tid vi lever, är det så mycket som kallar på vår uppmärksamhet så det kan vara svårt att urskilja vad vi djupast vill och ha tid att anförtro det åt Gud.
Det är då en stilla dag kan göra oss så gott. Vi inleder med introduktion, fm-fika och morgonbön kl 9.30.
Då får du också med dig en bibelmeditation eller ”andlig övning”som du kan använda dig av under dagen. Därefter har du egen tid då du kan välja att t.ex
➢ vara i trädgården, kanske sitta i lusthuset eller annan plats om vädret är lämpligt.
➢ ta en promenad i omgivningarna vid Säveån.
➢ söka upp en plats inne för att be, meditera eller läsa. Det finns gott om böcker att låna!
➢ vila i ett av gästrummen.
➢ ta emot taktil handberöring av leg. sjuksköterska Carita Eriksson.
➢ boka dig för enskilt samtal med Karin Engstrand, diakon.
Kl 12 samlas vi för middagsbön och därefter äter vi lunch tillsammans under musik.
Dagen avslutas kl 15.30 med em.fika då vi bryter tystnaden efter en stund.
Ängatorp ligger 3 km från Lagmansholm mellan Alingsås och Vårgårda.
https://svensktradgard.se/besokstradgardar/angatorp/
Trädgården är ansluten till Quiet Garden Movement, se www.quietgarden.org
Kostnad: 300 kr
Antal deltagare: Max 8 st
Anmäl dig till tel 076 10 26 985 eller
karinengstrand@outlook.com
Ta gärna med bibel och anteckningsbok och
varma kläder så du kan vara ute
även om det är kyligt väder.
Med varma, gröna hälsningar,
Karin Engstrand
Ängatorp i augusti 2024
Jag har under många år arbetat som lärare och har vidareutbildat mig
till diakon på Liljeholmens folkhögskola i Rimforsa 2012-14.
Jag är medlem av av Equmeniakyrkan, Lagmansholm

'Writing the spirituality of the natural world: A writing workshop to help us become nourished in nature'.
2024-09-13 10:30 - 14:00 | Runcton Manor, Runcton Lane, Runcton, West Sussex, PO20 1PS, United Kingdom
Industrialisation, IT and other factors have estranged many from the natural world. We expect the climate to bow to our wills, and are put out if it upsets our plans. Voices in nature, however, call us to ground ourselves in our true place, embedded as part of thecreated world. This workshop will help us consider some of these voices and their messages.
The hope is that we will deepen as our imagination connects with our environment, and be nourished by paying attention to nature and being away from the duties and pressures of our normal lives.
Using the spacious gardens, woods, stream and labyrinth of Runcton Manor, the day will include meditation, an introduction to writing about nature, and an opportunity to allow the environment to speak to us and help us to understand its meaning through our writing.
Writing may include poetry, prose or assemblages of thoughts and phrases. After sharing our experiences, we will enjoy a simple lunch together.
The workshop will be led by Janet Aldridge, a practising psychotherapist committed to creativity and spirituality. She has led creative writing workshops on themes including ‘Blessing’ and ‘Slower is better’. She is a regular attender at the Quiet garden mornings and also follows the World Community for Christian Meditation.
Arrive from 10.30am for tea and coffee. Finish by 2.00pm. Please bring contributions for a shared lunch. Inexperienced writers are very welcome. There is a suggested donation on day of £10-15 but this should not prevent anyone coming who cannot afford it. To reserve (limited) places go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-the-spirituality-of-the-natural-world-tickets-945219726647

Quiet Day
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Wrentham Chapel, Chapel Road, Suffolk, Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7LT, United Kingdom

Autumn Quiet Day - letting nature nurture us through climate change
2024-09-19 09:45 - 16:00 | Holy Rood House, 10 Sowerby Road, Tirsk, United Kingdom, Y07 1HX
Come and enjoy a day at the peaceful centre of Holy Rood House, a place that specialises in health and pastoral care.
Helen Warwick, one of our chaplains, and Mike our residential gardener, will be accompanying guests for a creative, reflective and relaxing day; opening ourselves to nature’s nurture and guiding through climate change. Our large garden offers a quiet, gentle healing space which includes a labyrinth, orchard, goats and a walled garden with a pond. Indoor spaces include a chapel that is centred in the garden, and an art room.
The day includes a light lunch, hot drinks and finishes with tea and cake.. The suggested donation for the day is £40.
To book the day please ring us on 01845 522580 or email us at enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk.

Quiet Garden Day at Aston Tirrold Centre for Reflection
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | The Centre for Reflection, Aston Tirrold URC, Spring Lane,, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 9EJ, United Kingdom
Landscape of Hope based on Heather Holdsworth’s thoughts on Psalms 1 and 8. Leader: Josie Midwinter.
Refreshments are provided, but please bring a packed lunch. A donation of £10 would be welcome.
To attend it please email: atquietgardendays@gmail.com in advance. All are welcome.

Seasonal Quiet Garden Day
2024-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bield at Blackruthven, Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland, PH1 1PY, United Kingdom
The Bield has been a member of the Quiet Garden Movement for 20 years, one of more than 250.
Quiet Gardens across the world . We nurture access to outdoor spaces for prayer, reflection and creativity. We are blessed to have a wide variety of such spaces at the Bield. This year we will highlight the Quiet Garden Movement with seasonal programme days and will donate part of the income to the Quiet Garden Organisation.
Each Quiet day will begin with hot drinks and a tour round our delightful walled garden. Our garden team, Pamela Grossi and Jillian Gibson will help you discover the gifts and surprises of the season. They will also be available later to answer any questions you may have about gardening.
There will be a time of guided meditation and reflection to consider how the Season speaks to our spirits . For those who wish this will be followed by a period of silence before lunch, time to further explore the garden and its impact on you.
Lunch consists of an attractive variety of salads and potatoes or soup with as much Blackruthven produce as possible.
In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to work creatively with what the season offers. Alternatively, you can spend this time exploring the riches of the art space or enjoy discovering more of the Bield gardens.
We will finish the day with a time of prayer in the Chapel and a hot drink with home-baking

Facilitator:

Our gardening team Pamela Grossi and Jillian Gibson and Marianne Anker-Petersen
For further information and to download a leaflet please click here
