GENTLE DAYS
During Spring to late Summer, we offer a selection of relaxing gentle days here at Sanctum.
We would love to welcome you on any of the following days
Exploring Silence in Nature
Saturday, 10-4pm: 14 May; and Saturday 9 July, 10-4pm
a small group day exploring aspects of silence whilst tuning our senses to the natural world around us and fostering a deep sense of peaceful calm.
Exploring the Child Within
Saturday, 10-4pm: 11 June; and Saturday 6 August, 10-4pm
a small group day exploring qualities of quiet attentiveness in the natural world, seeking to reignite childlike qualities of curiosity and deep contemplation.
Days are open to all - individuals, couples, or a few friends together - with no more than x12 in total
Held here on our small farmstead with sheltered areas and surrounded by fields, orchard, and garden.
For more information, email Sanctum Retreats
*Indicative donation £35 per person
Days include refreshments, please bring your own packed lunch
* Donation covers costs and donations to one of the following contemplative charities:
World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM)
The Quiet Garden Movement
Retreat Association
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COURSES
Through the year we also offer short courses in contemplative practice and meditation
held here at the farm or online
Christian Meditation
a six-week Introductory Course
Wednesdays, 7-8.30pm: 2,9, 23, 30 March, and 6, 13 April 2022
(online only)
This course teaches you how to meditate and helps you establish it as a regular practice.
Exploring bringing the distracted mind to stillness and silence and understanding meditation as an ancient form of pure prayer.
Tina Jefferies and Revd Canon Christopher Blanchard will be leading this course on behalf of the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) UK
For all booking information, go to
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MEDITATION
(online)
Thursdays (alternate), 7.30-8.30pm
We hold a meditation group online, which has the benefit of opening access for you to join from
wherever you are
All welcome!
TO FIND OUT MORE ON ANY OF THE ABOVE
email Tina at sanctumretreats@gmail.com