Individual retreats
"Hospitality should have no other nature than love."
Henrietta Mears
We provide welcome and hospitality in our two retreat houses. One in Ditchingham situated in the grounds of the Convent and one in Norwich adjacent to the Shrine of Julian.
We understand our guests come for many reasons. The structure of your stay is entirely up to you. Some people just need to get away for a a little while... a day to themselves for peace, for meditation, for reflection on life. Other visitors are looking for more spiritual support. They join us for prayer and worship in chapel and time with us at lunch. We provide Individually guided retreats, and spiritual direction to guests in need of greater input. Please enquire about this at time of booking. A less structured 'listening ear' is also available to you during your stay should you wish.
Our 22 acre Ditchingham site is designed to support quiet reflection. Different habitats encourage and host an abundance of wildlife. Set in the countryside we experience very little traffic noise; only bird song, honey bees and the wind rustling the trees. When you have finished exploring our grounds there are many delightful walks in the surrounding countryside to discover.
We welcome guest for any length of time from one day up to a maximum stay of two weeks.
We regret we are unable to provide medical support for our guests. Visitors who require support must bring an appropriate carer with them. We are also unable to cater for young families.
We also organise and lead a programme of retreats throughout the year.
Guests will need to bring their own soap and towels as these are not provided. Smoking is not permitted inside any building. All visitors are welcome to join the Sisters in Chapel for the Offices. Our grounds are designed to support quiet reflection and there are many delightful walks in the surrounding scenic countryside.
We are an Anglican Religious Community, but our facilities are available to anyone who feels they would benefit from coming
