Retreats
Sometimes in life we need a little peace and quiet to reflect on life and our circumstances, perhaps away from a troubling situation, where you can talk about your problems and share your burden with someone who is a good listener.
It could be with a Christian supported organisation, or for all faiths, or of no religious faith at all.
Here we hope to offer information about such caring groups and organisations, so that you might choose one that you feel comfortable with.
If you are looking for an accessible retreat house, then you will need to make sure that they can meet your needs.
We have not inspected them or visited them, and they may have been recommended to us by others.
Please check carefully that they can accommodate you in comfort.
Claridge House, Surrey
Claridge House is a Quaker centre for healing, rest and renewal, associated with the Friends Fellowship of Healing. It is situated in the small Surrey village of Dormansland, and stands in about two acres of beautiful gardens with many fine trees. The house is over 150 years old and was bought by the Fellowship in 1953, but is now run as a separate charity. There are two wheelchair accessible rooms in the annexe that share an ensuite accessible WC, and shower room.
TFA received the following details from one of our supporters in June 2008: 'All adults are welcome. They have some aids and adaptations but will help if you take your own equipment. Your carer gets 30% off. You can get a bursary if you have no money. They offer a listening ear and healing sessions. There are courses. There is usually a good mix off people with different disabilities and other adults and the groups are always comfortable and fun. There are lovely grounds. All medically prescribed diets are catered for and all food is vegetarian. They are in the last three for the accessibility award at the Cateys this year'. http://www.claridgehouse.quaker.eu.org/
Tel: 0845 345 7281 or 01342 832150 Email: Use contact form on website
(Last Updated: 19-09-2008)