A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Othona West Dorset
The Othona Community, Coast Road, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4RN
Retreat Centre Description
Perhaps the most unspoilt setting of any retreat on the south coast. The resident core community members welcome you to a comfortable old house overlooking wood, meadow and deserted beach. An ideal place to de-stress and reflect on life. To meet people of different generations and backgrounds, all on equal terms. ‘Rooted in the Christian heritage, open to the widening future’, we give a positive welcome to visitors of all faiths and none. Our approach to spirituality is down-to-earth, light-of-touch, unafraid to face change. However briefly, you are part of a community, not just a guest. You can – if you wish – join in a whole rhythm of life, from lending a hand in kitchen or garden, to helping shape a chapel service. Events during school holidays are usually child-friendly. Partial listing below. For our full programme please send your address details or visit our website.
Accommodation on Offer
4 family bedrooms, 6 twins, 3 singles, 2 doubles (4 on ground floor, 2 with ensuite washbasin and disability access)
Chapel, library, multi-purpose studio, sitting room, dining room
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events (if known)
Dec 2023 Christmas in Community
29 Dec – 2 Jan 2024 New Year in Community
21-26 Feb Quiet Week
5-10 March Roll Up Your Sleeves. Get stuck in to practical work indoors and out, framed by contemplative time in chapel mornings and evenings.
28 Mar – 1 Apr Easter Event
18-21 Apr The Divine Dance – Trinity and Transformation. Retreat with Urs Mattmann and Ian Spence, inspired by Richard Rohr and his book of the same title.
16-19 May Resilient Spirit. Kiran Young Wimberly from the Corrymeela Community leads a retreat to build resilience in daily life, lifting spirits and offering hope.
25-30 June Summer Community Experience for 18-36 year olds.
11-16 Sept Quiet Week. Jane Pearse and Catherine Bond lead another creative and restorative week including periods of shared silence, outdoor activities and inclusive worship.
23-27 Dec Christmas in Community
29 Dec – 2 Jan 2025 New Year in Community
Retreat Centre Location
The Othona Community, Coast Road, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4RN