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 just 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. Many castles, historic sites, gardens, and a vineyard, are all nearby, including The Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral and a Knights Templar church at Garway.
The Fold's private gravelled courtyard and deck areas have plenty of seating, subtle garden lighting and a warming fire pit, for guests to enjoy glorious sunsets and vast starry canopies. There is an abundance of fauna and flora in the surrounding 10 acres of meadows, new orchard, and gardens where guests are free to wander and picnic.
Guests are invited to join with us for silent meditation, 9am Mon-Friday mornings. Spiritual direction is also available, either during, or online before/after your stay.
The garden and grounds are open to day visitors for quiet reflection on the last Friday of each month, May-Sept, with meditation held at 2pm, to which guests are also invited.
Host, Tina Jefferies, is an experienced retreat leader, published author, and teacher of meditation.
Open throughout the year, including Christmas and New Year.
Bursaries are available to those who would otherwise be unable to stay, and a 10% reduction offered to those in full-time church ministry positions