Ampleforth Abbey |
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Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth N Yorks YO62 4EN England |
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Roman Catholic A very well known and popular place to go on retreat. Ampleforth is situated north of the historic city of York and just below the rolling North Yorkshire Moors. Ampleforth Abbey dates from 1925 and is home to a monastic community whose life of prayer is central to the many activities going on in this busy place. Guests are welcome for private retreats, but there is also a lively programme of retreats and workshops led by members of the community. As well as the more traditional Christian retreats, you can turn your hand to woodworking or candle making, or find out about wine tasting the Biblical way! Here is just one example of a retreat available on the Ampleforth programmes: Pilgrimage of Faith- Spiritual Walks. On this retreat you have time and quiet for reflection and exercise, a chance to share in the monastic prayer of the community, and walks to beautiful places in fellowship with other pilgrims on the spiritual path. The daily schedule looks like this: Late Monday arrival with tea and then Vespers, followed by the next three days of walks, and depart on the Friday after breakfast. The cost of such a retreat is about £150 for residential and £80 non-residential. Accommodation at Ampleforth is wide-ranging and very comfortable: The Archway, The Park, The Guesthouse and The Grange all offer something a bit different. This is a big, rambling and beautiful place with grounds that extend as far as the eye can see over some two and a half thousand acres. Ampleforth School adds to the liveliness of the place, but it is surprisingly peaceful and quiet. Guests are welcome to attend and participate in the Divine Office, and anyone interested in living the monastic life and seeking God through prayer and apostolic work should contact Fr Bede at E-mail: bede@ampleforth.org.uk Open: All year except Christmas and a few other weeks. Receives everyone. Rooms: 26 singles, 10 twin doubles, domitories, barn, camping, hostel. Mobile phones do not work here. Personal stereos discouraged. Facilities: Disabled. Church, choir, chapel, conferences, guest lounge, guest phone, plenty of places to walk. Bookshop. Spiritual Help: Personal talks, group sharing, spiritual direction, personal retreat direction. Guests Admitted to: Church, choir. Everyone eats together. Traditional good food. Vegetarians and special diets. Special Activities: Full programme - ask for details. Situation: Quiet, in the countryside. Maximum Stay: 4 days. Bookings: Letter, telephone 9AM- 2PM, fax, E-mail. Charges: The charges at Ampleforth are variable and are given in the programme brochure. And the range can be from about £22 toB&B £21.50 to a weekend for£77 down to a non-resident day rate of £12. Monastic living stays usually involves a donation rather than charges, but you will need to discuss this with Fr. Bede (see above). Access: Train and coach: Bus: ask about local public transport when you book. Car: via B1363 from York. Ask for travel directions leaflet. |
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