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Quiet Gardens and Quiet Spaces
A simple ministry of hospitality and prayer
A resource for:
 | individuals |
 | churches |
 | schools |
 | prisons |
 | hospitals |
 | others... |

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.
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- 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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