When I was ill a while back, I went down to Somerset to a place called Compton Durville and spent three days with the sisters of the Community of St Francis (CSF).
Nothing was expected of me, I didn't have to go to church 6 times a day or walk around in silence with my head bowed and eyes lowered. I was able to go out for long walks, across the fields and footpaths, there was a library a television room and a chapel and a small shop which sold everything from chocolate to handbags.
I spent most of the time outside in the wild garden and walking, and also sketching.
The atmosphere was so calm and relaxing that when I returned home I was much better. I decided to try and go back at least once a year just to relax and get away from the usual rush of things.
I have just found out that it is closing, after 50 years, and the CSF sisters are all going to different places through out the UK. It seems such a shame as it was such a relaxing and peaceful place to go to escape.
I have posted some photos, for me as much as anyone, and I hope that they all settle happily into their new homes.
I will now begin the search for another quiet relaxing place, any ideas welcome.
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