Residential Therapeutic Centre
Ecumenical and inclusive church
Here is a special place for all kinds of people of all ages, for many different reasons within a gentle Christian ethos offering counselling, psychotherapy and a holisitic approach to well-being. Reflection, exploration and discovery working towards justice, peace and ecological awareness. An excellent reputation for home cooking, all diets can be accommodated, and a policy that no-one should ever feel unable to stay because of cost. 14 Bedrooms - singles, doubles and twins.Also Centre for the Study of Theology and Health offering Easter Retreat, Art exhibitions, Women's Spirituality, Research and Theological courses, summer school.
Also Thorpe House, adjacent to Holy Rood, which offers excellent conference facilities for day or residential groups.Also 'face2face' - educational. Sexual abuse and the Church.
Highly Recommended - The Good Retreat Guide
Open: All year, occasional exceptions. All ages and backgrounds
Rooms: 6 singles, 2 doubles and 6 twin
Facilities: Disabled - ground floor room and chair lift to first floor. Chapel and garden chapel, creative gardens with smallholding, libraries, guest lounges, TV. Children and pets welcome. Art therapy; professional counselling and psychotherapy; drama therapy; body therapies; relaxation and stress management.
Spiritual Help: Ministry of healing, personal retreat, spiritual direction, daily prayer life; meditation, creative liturgies. Theology courses and womens spirituality courses.
Meals: Everyone eats together. Good wholesome cooking. Vegetarians, special diets.
Special Activities: Planned programme of events and courses. Send for brochure. Xmas and New Year House Parties and occasional self-catering holidays and annual events.
Situation: Quiet village location; close to Thirsk Market Town Centre, public swimming pool, cinema and river walks
Maximum Stay: 3 weeks.
Bookings: Letter, telephone 9AM-5PM Mon-Fridays, fax, email, online.
Charges: Please enquire when booking but about £46 for 24 hour stay full board is the suggested donation.. Donation basis for having professional therapy suggested at about £15 to £40 per session. Courses offered with suggested donation depends on the nature of the course.
Access: Good train and coach connection. Train to Thirsk 11/2 miles away. Bus to Thirsk, then ten minute walk. Car via A61 to B1448, or A19 and A168.
Some comments from our guests...
"Thank you all for making my visit such a warm, friendly and deeply caring experience"
"Thank you for your care and understanding - Thanks for being there"
"My time with you was an oasis in a storm. I will try to keep it with me until I can come again"
"Thank you for being here for me - a place of safety full of God's peace and love"
"We all need healing and this is a good place to find it. I've found a place to be cherished, loved, accepted and pampered"
"I think we are going home a little bit mended"
"More than anything, I've enjoyed the peace and quiet - and I've discovered the artist in me"
Holy Rood House
Centre for Health and Pastoral Care
