St Ethelwold’s House and Garden

A welcoming centre, a place of peace and beauty, hospitality and sanctuary. All are invited to explore their own spiritual path or to simply rest and restore.

‍ ‍Stay updated with our latest ventures! We have launched the Friends of St Ethelwold’s and an exciting Riverside Garden Project

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Events and Activities

Join us for community-building social events. We have a programme of events and activities relating to spirituality, creativity and mindful living.

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Function & Guest Rooms

We have a variety of rooms to hire for functions as well as guest rooms popular with visitors, from tourists exploring to professionals.

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Our Vision and Purpose

Our core unchanging purposes are to:

  • Celebrate and reflect on the spiritual tradition at the heart of St Ethelwold’s House while welcoming, learning from and sharing nourishment with those from other faiths and spiritual paths.

  • Provide a place of peace and tranquility, centred in the practice of meditation and stillness.

  • Reach out to our local community.

Our vision and purpose is expressed by:

  • The offering of free use of our garden to all in our community for well being and quiet space.

  • Offering spaces for regular meditation, group courses and personal retreats.

  • Carefully tending the House and Garden, ensuring that all we do is informed by a deep commitment to the environment.

  • Welcoming individuals and groups who want to offer life-enhancing social, community and artistic activities.

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