...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 £18 in 2009. 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.
2009 Programme
Our 2009 programme consists of both Quiet Days and Workshops. Our three workshops this year have more time for studying and discussion, with less 'quiet time',
Tuesday 24th March
Canon Christopher Chapman
'Some symbols of Christ's passion: A Quiet Day for Lent'
Thursday 30th April
Revd Martin Davies - Area Coordinator, London - The Leprosy Mission
'Faith in a Scientific Age'
Monday 11th May
Jnanamitra, Member of the Western Buddhist Order
'A Quiet Day inspired by Buddhism'
The Buddha became enlightened under a tree amidst the full richness of nature in early May. Practising reflection outdoors amidst nature is sucha rich experience - please come prepared to be out in the elements whatever the weather that day - periods of reflective practice will last up to half an hour, and can be adapted to individual health and mobility. Buddhism is rich in ways of being whatever your beliefs - bring your beliefs with you and enjoy them.
Tuesday 19th May
Revd Joyce Willis - FULLY BOOKED - Please call to be added to waiting list
'Julian of Norwich'
Tuesday 2nd June
Revd Ian Morgan - Rural Dean of Ipswich
'Called to be out of step - the Christian outside the comfort zone'
Thursday 11th June
Elizabeth Moore
'Sowing the seed: Mark's gospel in art'
Tuesday 23rd June
Rt Revd Clive Young, the Bishop of Dunwich - FULLY BOOKED - Please call to be added to waiting lsit
'Look, stranger, on this island now: the poetry of W H Wuden'
Tuesday 7th July - WORKSHOP
Revd Gordon Melvin
The Enneagram: the nine faces of the soul. Discover through this ancient typology which one you are. NB £20 per person, 10am-5pm
Thursday 16th July
Revd Dr Brian Raistrick
'The Psalms - companions on life's journey'
Tuesday 11th August
Revd Andrew Dotchin
'The journey of the journal:using the pen to aid the pilgrimage'
(You may wish to bring writing or drawing materials with you)
Tuesday 25th August - WORKSHOP
M. Manwar Ali, Chief Executive of Jimas
'Understanding Islam and what it can offer us as Christians'
Friday 11th September
Sylvia Chapman & Catherine Beaumont
'Otley Hall as seen through God's eyes, using the medium of our hobbies'
Tuesday 29th September
Eilish Heath
'Listen to the leaves: a Quiet Day for Autumn'
Wednesday 7th October
Cynthia Walsh, member of the Quiet Garden Trust
'The tree of life: Biblical reflections to encourage us on our way'
Thursday 15th October
Canon David Crawley - Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Services Manager at West Suffolk Hospital
'Angels from the realms of glory - can you hear them?' Angels are traditionally the messengers of God but if we are truly receptive we will find He speaks to us in many different ways. It is up to us to cultivate that receptivity.
Saturday 17th October - WORKSHOP
Suffolk Inter-Faith Resource Team
'The story of creation explored from Christian, Jewish and Muslim perspectives'
Saturday 21st November
Anne mcDonnell - Regional Coordinator for the
World Community of Christian Meditation
'Stillness, silence, simplicity. The practice of Christian meditation
within the tradition of the World Community of Meditation
Friday 4th December
Revd Betty Mockford
'A Quiet Day for Advent'
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 £16 per person