Quiet Gardens and Quiet Spaces

A simple ministry of hospitality and prayer

The Quiet Garden Movement encourages the provision of a variety of local venues where there is an opportunity to set aside time to rest and to pray. 

These may be:

in private homes and gardens

which are open for occasional days of stillness and reflection. For those who visit, these become  oases, places of withdrawal and meeting, of spiritual refreshment and support. 

 

in retreat centres or local churches

which offer within their premises an area of beauty and peacefulness dedicated to quiet prayer and solitude.

 

in inner city areas

which seek to create places of stillness and beauty amidst the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes in apparently unpromising surroundings. These can become a focus for the local community.

 

in prisons

which can provide a tranquil, green space for both staff and prisoners

All Quiet Gardens are either affiliated with or in a formal associate status with the Quiet Garden Trust. Each garden is encouraged to organise its own programme and to respond to local needs. There are opportunities for contact with other Quiet Gardens and with the staff at the main office in Amersham, UK.

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