Rudford Retreats
Allowing ourselves space for GodCome aside to spend time with God in the quiet beauty of Rudford, a place of prayer and worship for centuries.
Rudford Retreats provide an opportunity to give space for God in our lives; to still ourselves, listen for God, and share in quiet fellowship with others.
Each day is shaped around a passage of scripture which is offered as a starting point for reflection and prayer. Drinks are served on arrival and later in the morning; and a simple lunch provided. You may wish to share in conversation with others during these times or continue in quiet.
Each retreat stands alone. Some people may wish to come occasionally and others more regularly. The programme of each day follows the same pattern, allowing us to be refreshed by the rhythm of prayer, fellowship and quietness.
2024 Retreats
In 2024 the retreats will take place on the third Thursday of each month from April until November, from 1015 – 1500.
If you would like to come, please complete and return the booking form. If you have any questions, do contact the team by emailing: rudfordretreats@gmail.com.
The cost of each day is £20, payable by cheque to ‘Tibberton with Rudford PCC’, or via bank transfer, following confirmation of booking.
Rudford Retreats are run by a small team: Rev Heather de Gruyther, Mrs Elizabeth Amon, Rev Liz Palin and Rosie Clifford.
How to get here: Rudford church and schoolroom, GL2 8DT.
Journey times, less than 10 minutes from Gloucester, and 20-30 minutes from Cheltenham by car.
From the A40 west of Gloucester, take the B4215 turn to Newent soon after Over farm shop. Two miles along the road take a small turning signed to Rudford Church at the brow of a hill. The church and school room are 0.5 mile down at the end of the narrow lane. There is limited parking near the church, and further spaces in a paddock.
Some kind comments left by visitors:
“Thankful for the warmth of the welcome, the space and the hospitality. Thank you for also sharing of yourselves. Precious time.”
“A period of rest and peace and to be alone with God. I feel very blessed to have been here.”
“Hospitality 5 star on Retreat Advisor!”
“So lovely to come “away” and be ministered to both spiritually and physically. Excellent talks – give us things to start us thinking. Lovely food too – thanks for accommodating those of us with dietary needs! This is my third time and I come with such a sense of expectation, both of meeting with God and others.”