A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Franciscan Centre Ladywell
Contact Details
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Franciscan Centre Team
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Telephone:
01483 675575
Retreat Centre Description
The Franciscan Centre Ladywell is the dream of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, who are an international missionary congregation of Catholic women who seek to proclaim with their lives the joy and freedom of the Gospel in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Our programme of events offers participants the opportunity to experience the Beauty, Goodness and Generosity of God in a reflective hospitable Franciscan environment. Through retreats, quiet days, workshops and programs, guests can take time alone or with others to enjoy the gift of the sacred book of creation entrusted to us by a personal and loving God. We offer our facilities to individiuals and to groups who can choose to come residentially or non-residentially.
We offer a place of welcome and safety that allows for a deepening of your relationship with God. Take quiet time away from the haste and hurry of everyday life to listen deeply to your heart’s desires. All are welcome here.
Accommodation on Offer
Accommodation
Stay in our beautifully decorated single, twin, and double rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. For those who prefer a self-catering experience, we also have apartments. For guests with accessibility needs, we have three accessible rooms with wet bathrooms (one self-catered apartment on the ground floor, one double room on the ground floor, and one triple room on the first floor accessible via a lift).
Facilities
The Franciscan Centre Ladywell is a house of quiet with a number of prayer spaces, communal spaces and meeting rooms, which include our Main Chapel, Creation Chapel, Tau Prayer room, Parlour rooms and Lady Jacoba (tea and coffee room, and gift shop). The Dun Scotus Conference Room, Greccio Room and Br Rufino Rooms all have AV facilities that can sit up to 100 guests, 40 guests and 14 guests respectively. Exterior grounds include Ladywell grounds, Carceri Walled Garden, the Shrine Field and large woods. We have walks on our grounds that are fully wheelchair accessible. Our Main Conference Room has state of the art IT facilities with surround sound and loop systems in place and is fully accessible for anyone with mobilitiy needs.
Retreat Centre Facilities
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Types of Retreat Offered
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2026 Events
2027 Events
2027 Retreat Programme
29–31 January 2027
New Year – Living the Franciscan Joy
Led by the Franciscan Centre Ministry Team
5–7 February 2027
The Franciscan Heart of Love
Led by Brother (Fr.) Paul Rout, OFM
26–28 February 2027
Lent Retreat
Led by the Franciscan Centre Ministry Team
12–14 March 2027
“Who Do You Say I Am?” – Exploring Our Images of God
Led by Christopher Chapman
25–29 March 2027
Easter Triduum Retreat
Led by the Franciscan Centre Ministry Team
9–14 May 2027
Icon Writing – Painting & Prayer
Led by Sr Annette Lawrence
21–23 May 2027
Journeying Through Acts of the Apostles
Led by Brian Purfield
11–13 June 2027
Living with Loss Retreat
Led by Fr Britto Belevendran
19–22 July 2027
Praying with Creation: Finding Healing, Connection and Purpose
Led by Sr Colette Kane OP
23–25 July 2027
Labyrinth Retreat
Facilitator to be confirmed
10–12 September 2027
Ruth – A Woman of Worth
Led by Brian Purfield
25–29 October 2027
The Eucharist as a Sacrament of Healing and a Way of Life – A Preached Retreat
Led by Brother (Fr.) Martin Mikuskiewicz, OFM Cap
5–7 November 2027
Love Is His Meaning: At Prayer with Julian of Norwich
Led by Christopher Chapman
3–5 December 2027
Advent Retreat – Prepare for the Birth of Christ
Led by the Franciscan Centre Ministry Team
Individually Guided Retreats (IGRs) – 2027
Our Individually Guided Retreats offer an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend time in silence, prayer and reflection. During the retreat, each participant meets regularly with an experienced spiritual director who accompanies them on their individual journey.
Our 2027 Individually Guided Retreats will take place on:
28 February–7 March 2027
25 April–2 May 2027
10–17 October 2027
14–21 November 2027
Retreat Centre Location
Franciscan Centre Ladywell, Ashstead Lane, Godalming GU7 1ST, UK
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Franciscan Centre Ladywell
Franciscan Centre Ladywell, Ashstead Lane, Godalming GU7 1ST, UK