After extensive refurbishment, we are happy to announce that the Retreat Centre is now open again for retreats and courses, as we approach our Golden Jubilee.

Retreats for 2010

 

In 1961, the Carmelite Order purchased Chilswell House, former home of Poet Laureate Robert Bridges. Since then a community of Carmelite friars has followed a life of prayer and ministry in the spirit of Sts. Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. Our life revolves around the Eucharist and times of liturgical and personal silent prayer each day. Our main ministry is to welcome guests who come for a time of quiet. All are invited to join us at prayer. The Chapel, Dining Room, both Conference Rooms and the majority of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, with no steps.

	Individually Guided Retreats - Each participant meets privately with a director each day and spends the rest of the in prayer and reflection. Private Retreats - Many people come to the Priory for Private retreats. They join in the community's prayer, and the remaining time is for personal reflection and prayer with the possibility of some direction from a member of the community.
Pic B: Saint Therese of Lisieux: The text on the scroll reads: "I feel within me a Holy Daring"

	The Priory is also made available for groups who wish to use our facilities for their own organised retreats. The main facilities available are; Chapel, Dining Room, and two conference rooms, 27 bedrooms (13 of which may be twin bedded where necessary) the majority of bedrooms are on the ground floor, with no steps, and the extensive grounds.
Pic C: Saint John of the Cross: The text on the scroll reads: "My beloved is the mountains strange islands and resounding rivers".
* Carmel Icons by Lynne Taggart

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