Priory of Our Lady

Priory of Our Lady
Sayers Common
Hassocks
West Sussex BN6 9HT
England

Tel: +44 (0)1273 832901
Fax: +44 (0)1273 835501

Roman Catholic – Inter-Faith
One heart and one soul in God sums up the way of life of this flourishing Augustinian monastic community. All men and women of good faith, whether Christian, Buddhist, Hindu or Jew, are welcomed by the sisters at their delightful modern priory set at the end of a drive that is edged with daffodils in the spring.  The Roman Catholic Community has strong links with the Church of England. There is a retreat centre in a separate house for guests and a simpler but good programme ranging from a weekend on awareness of the invisible and the meaning of prayer,   an adventure in painting and prayer, redemption made meaningful in the 21st century to praying with the psalms. 

Open: All year except closed season which is usually mid-August to mid-September. Receives men, women, young people, families, groups, non-retreatants. Facilities are not really suitable for young children. 

Rooms: 3 singles, 14 doubles, 1 room with 4 beds. Sometimes it is possible to camp. No smoking inside buildings. No pets. Silence of individuals and groups on retreat must be respected. 

Facilities: Conferences, garden, library, guest lounge, TV, pay phone. 

Spiritual Help: Personal talks, spiritual direction, personal retreat direction. Guests are welcome at Divine Office and Mass with the Community. 

Guests Admitted to: Church, choir, oratory. Occasionally work of Community 

Meals: Taken in guest house. Traditional food. Vegetarians catered. 

Special Activities: Planned programme of events. Send for brochure. 

Situation: Increased motorway traffic has lessened the former quiet but it is still peaceful in the countryside. 

Maximum Stay: 8 days. 

Bookings: Letter, telephone 9AM-12PM and 3.30-5PM, fax. 

Charges: £30 per day per person. Donations accepted. 

Access: Train: Hassocks the taxi. Car: A23, then B2118 to Sayers Common. By bus, which stops at Sayers Common.