Wide open skies, star-filled nights, mountain vistas and acres of meadow in which to take rest, and restore...
Sanctum Retreats offers a heavenly place for restful rural retreat and holidays, supported by meditation and personal direction (optional extra).
The Fold is a luxury wooden lodge nestled on the border of England and Wales, with stunning views of the tranquil Golden Valley and Black Mountains. The single-storey open-plan accommodation is for 1-2 people (double bed), on a self-catering basis, accessed by one shallow step.
Ideally located for exploring the ancient landscape, towns, and villages of the Welsh Marches - Hereford, Hay-on-Wye (town of books), Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny, and a little further afield, the Brecon Beacons, with lots of interesting scenic walks from the gate, including: The Herefordshire Trail and St Thomas Way pilgrimage (Sections 4 & 5 of the Herefordshire Trail begin/end at our gate!).
We have many castles, historic sites, gardens, mountains, a vineyard, and a notable Knights Templar Church at Garway to visit locally, along with the ancient and fascinating Mappa Mundi and Chained Library at Hereford Cathedral.
The Fold's private gravelled courtyard and deck area has plenty of seating, subtle garden lighting, and a warming fire pit, where guests enjoy glorious sunsets and vast starry night skies. There is an abundance of fauna and flora in our surrounding 10 acres of meadows, new orchard and gardens, where guests are free to wander and picnic.
Host, Tina Jefferies, is an experienced retreat leader, published author, and teacher of meditation. Guests are welcome to join her from
9-9.30a.m. Mon-Friday mornings for silent meditation.
The garden and grounds are open to day visitors for quiet reflection on the last Friday of each month, May-Sept with a silent meditation held at 2pm. Guests are also invited to join.
Open throughout the year, excluding Christmas and New Year.