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Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard, Brownshill

Brownshill Rd, Brownshill, Stroud GL6 8AL, UK

01453 488174

Rooms

We can accommodate a maximum of 19 residential guests. Ground floor: 8 rooms (2 en suite) with tea and coffee facilities. First floor: 6 rooms. Common areas include the chapel, a welcoming reception area, guest lounge, library and conference room with internet facilities. Full-board is provided. Capacity for up to 30 day visitors

Notes

We are a community of RC Bernardine Cistercian nuns who follow the Rule of St Benedict, seeking God as a monastic community in prayer, work and a spirit of simplicity and silence. We welcome individuals and groups for residential or day retreats and quiet days, either with their own leader or guided by a Sister. You are welcome to join us for the daily celebrations of Mass and sung divine office and to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Cotswolds

Contact

Bookings Secretary

2027 Events

See website for details of;

  • Monthly quiet days led by a sister
  • Weekend retreat led by Amina Wright, art historian. Date to be confirmed
  • Monastic Values for the world of today: An online series led by the sisters exploring themes including obedience, simplicty, stability/commitment, Our Lady, silence and the word, rule of life, asceticism, conversion & work

19-21 February-Lent retreat led by the sisters

24-30 March-Holy week and Easter guests

9-11 April-Spiritual Musings-the parables explored, with Fr Gerry Magee

26-28 November-Advent retreat led by the sisters

22 December-3 January 2028-Christmas and New Year guests

 

 

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