“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
Rule of St Benedict 53:1
Whether you have been on retreat before or if this is your first tentative step, we would be delighted to welcome you to Worth Abbey and St Bruno’s. Take a look at our retreat programme for 2020:
The Open Cloister Retreat Programme 2020
We hope you will find something that calls to you. We assure you of a very warm welcome and comfortable accommodation.
What does a typical day look like?
| 06:20 | Matins |
| 07:30 | Lauds (Morning Prayer) |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Session |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Session |
| 13:15 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Session |
| 17:30 | Mass |
| 18:45 | Vespers (Evening Prayer) |
| 19:15 | Supper |
| 21:00 | Compline |
We do hope you’re not too engrossed in your sessions to take a break and enjoy some tea and homemade cake!
What do I need to bring?
Not that much really, your clothes (strong shoes or boots to explore the estate) a wash kit, along with your personal belongings.
We provide:
- Bed linen
- Towels
- Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
- Teaching (where applicable)
Please note that pre-booking is necessary for every event in The Open Cloister programme.