Time to yourself, wide open skies, star-filled nights, mountain vistas, acres of meadow and orchard...
Sanctum Retreats is run by us, Tina and Nick Jefferies. It gives us great pleasure to welcome guests for rest and refreshment here at our countryside home in the hills of Herefordshire.
We have lived in the county for 25 years, and for 14 of them have offered our home and garden as a place where others can take time to immerse themselves in peaceful experiences. We moved to our current home in 2019, a few months before lockdown, and have since worked hard to turn what was a rather unloved small farm into a green and pleasant place for people to enjoy retreat. We have so enjoyed offering warm hospitality to lovely people from all over the country, occasionally from from abroad.
Since we each have spent more than 35 years in professional vocations, teaching, mentoring, coaching and guiding people, we draw upon that shared experience here at Sanctum Retreats - offering a place of retreat and support to others, wherever they are on their voyage through life or career. Tina is also an experienced retreat leader and published author on the subjects of personal and professional growth and development, and teaches meditation.
Whether you are looking for a simple private solitary retreat, or guided/mentored experience, we offer a range of choices for guests to choose from.
Our peaceful hillside setting, on the borders of England and Wales, offers a backdrop of stunning views to the tranquil Golden Valley and Black Mountains. Guests quickly find they can breathe deep, rest back, recharge, and take in the peace and beauty. The abundance of fauna and flora in our surrounding 10 acres of meadows, new orchard and gardens, adds to the joy of wandering and sitting in the landscape.
We are ideally located for guests to also explore this fascinating ancient landscape and towns, villages, hills and highways of the Welsh Marches - Hereford, Hay-on-Wye (town of books), Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny. There are lots of scenic walks from the gate, including: The Herefordshire Trail (sections 4 & 5 begin/end at our gate!), St Thomas Way, and Golden Valley Pilgrim Way. A little further afield are the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and Offa's Dyke Path.
Many local castles, historic sites, gardens, mountains, a vineyard, and a notable Knights Templar Church at Garway are all within easy reach from the farm, including the world famous ancient Mappa Mundi and Chained Library at Hereford Cathedral.
We are open throughout the year, excluding Christmas and New Year, and look forward to welcoming you.