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Spiritual Resources
There is a long tradition in Christianity of people meeting with another to talk about prayer and spirituality in order to make better sense of their pilgrimage and continue supported in it. There is a network of people in the diocese willing to do this and if interested an initial contact can be made through caroline@theredmans.co.uk

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Retreat Houses    
Otley Hall
Quiet Waters

Community of All Hallows, Ditchingham To the Deaneries and Parishes in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury To the Deaneries and Parishes in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury
The Community of All Hallows is situated in 47 acres of beatuiful grounds on the outskirts of the village of Ditchingham near the historic town of Bungay.

There are two Retreat and Confernce Centres on the site, St Gabriel's Conference Centre and St Michael's Retreat House, which are hired, usually on a full board basis, by Parish and Ecumenical Groups, Charities, Businesses, Schools etc for purposes as Retreats, Quiet Days, Conferences Church/Family Fellowship and workshops. Both Residential and Non-Residential bookings are accepted.

St Gabriel's Conference Centre
Community of All Hallows, Ditchingham, Norfolk NR35 2DT. Tel 01986 892133 saint.gabriels@btinternet.com
Rooms Can cater for 100+ in various single, twin and family rooms, some en-suite.
Full board facilities

   
The Community of All Hallows has other smaller retreat houses and rooms available for family or individual offering an atmosphere conducive to reflection, study, prayer solitude and rest. (Contact 01986 892749)

Green Blade
Situated in the Blyth Valley, close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Green Blade presents an opportunity for those seeking relaxation and inspiration to meet God in both landscape and inscape.

There are two meeting rooms available for group bookings. There are 4 guest rooms available to individuals for reading, quiet or study days. Guests are welcome on a self catering basis (breakfast and the basics provided) There are 4 first floor bedrooms, two of which are twin-bedded with en-suite facilities.

Green Blade
The Street, Wenhaston, Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EF. Tel 01502 478301

Clare Priory, Clare, Sudbury
The priory offers peace and prayerfulness beside the River Stour in a community run by the Roman Catholic Augustinian friars. There are day or residential events or the opportunity to share in the life of the community.
Contact: 01787 277325
Email: clare.priory@virgin.net

Ringsfield Christian EcoStudy Centre, Nr Beccles

Self contained hermitage set aprat from a conference centre in 14 acres of grounds. There is a chapel and cloistered garden.
Contact: 01502 713020
Website: www.ringsfield-hall.freeserve.co.uk

Quiet Waters, Bungay
An ecumenical Christian Retreat House set in unspoilt countryside on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. Avaialable for days and with some beds.
Contact: 01986 893201
Website: www.quietwaters.org.uk

Otley Hall
Otley Hall has organised a range of quiet days throughout the year
Contact: 01473 890264
Website: www.otleyhall.com

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