...Stunningly beautiful 16th century moated Hall set in 10 acres of gardens in the tranquil Suffolk countryside
Quiet Days
Otley Hall Quiet Days are a wonderful chance to enjoy our beautiful grounds whilst having an opportunity to reflect and grow spiritually.
The Quiet Days were put together by Catherine Beaumont, the owner, who is a practising Christian and who feels that Otley Hall was given to her to share with others.
Quiet Days each have a different theme and are led by different speakers who guide you through the day. The days include discussion, occasional individual excercises to work on and time for silence. Throughout the day you are free to enjoy our award winning gardens, which are the perfect environment in which to spend a day of reflection. We have areas of water and plenty of wildlife such as ducks, chickens, peacocks and a swan.
The cost to attend an Otley Hall Quiet Day is £17. This includes refreshments and a light ploughmans lunch. Booking is essential, please contact us for a booking form or pay for your place by credit or debit card by using the 'add to cart' buttons below.
2008 Programme
Wednesday 12th March - CANCELLED - Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Canons Christopher & Sylvia Chapman
Workshop: 'Lord Help me to Forgive': For those finding forgiveness difficult
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is limited to 12 people and costs £25.00 per person. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Wednesday 9th April
Revd Martin Thrower
'Leaving the Boat Behind to Walk on Water': God calls us to take risks
Saturday 26th April
Revd Joyce Willis
'Reflecting on Scripture through the Medium if Paint / Needlecraft / Papercraft'
Thursday 1st May
Bishop Clive Young - FULL - Please call to be added to waiting list
'Sing and go on Walking': St Augustine - Hymns and Spirituality
Tuesday 13th May
Elizabeth Moore - LIMITED SPACES LEFT
'Prayer, Portraits & Landscapes': Exploring how works of art can help us know God and ourselves
Tuesday 3rd June
Canon Sylvia Chapman
Prayer Workshop 1: 'Lord Teach us How to Pray': Input, worksheets and group work on the importance of prayer in our lives.
Thursday 19th June
Revd Martin Thrower
'What do you Want me to Do for You?': Accepting Jesus' invitation to come and see
Tuesday 15th July
Canon Christopher Chapman
'A Fragment of a Rainbow Bright': Reflections on the life and work of John Keble, whose commemoration day is July 14th
Thursday 14th August
Julia Mann
'Circles of Prayer: an introductory exploration of the Christian tradition of using prayer ropes and beads in our devotional lives.'
PLEASE NOTE: Prayer beads are provided and this Quiet Day costs £19 per person
Tuesday 26th August
Revd Joyce Willis
'Approaching Harvest - plums, wasps and maggots! Looking at our own fruitfulness and the things that sting and threaten to destroy us, but the kernel of the stone remains unharmed'
Saturday 20th September
Suffolk Inter-Faith Resource Team (Christian, Jewish, Muslim)
'Faithfulness and Sacrifice': The story of Abraham explored from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim perspectives
Tuesday 30th September
Revd Andrew Dotchin
'St Clare - Franciscan Rebel'
Saturday 25th October
Suffolk Inter-Faith Resource Team (Christian, Pagan & Hindu)
'Embracing the Darkness': Exploring the Autumn festivals of All Saints/All Souls Day, the Celtic/Pagan New Year and Diwali
Thursday 6th November
Canon Sylvia Chapman
Prayer Workshop 2: 'The use of silence & the need for a deeper prayer life': Using the desert fathers and late spiritual writers on silent prayer
Tuesday 16th December
Rev Dr Brian Raistrick
'Spirituality into 2009 and beyond - deepening our faith in a rapidly changing world in the second half of life.
Bring your own Quiet Day to Otley Hall
We welcome groups of 10 or more to bring their own Quiet Days or Away days to Otley Hall for £19 per person