Facilities, Services and Workshops A Selection of Tours, Services and Courses
available
All the Peace Abbey facilities and unique spaces
are available for RENTAL.
Hold your next CONFERENCE or ANNUAL RETREAT at The Peace Abbey Rent the Coffeehouse
performance space for your next RECITAL Host your next
PARTY or CELEBRATION in the Greenhouse Cafe or Coffeehouse Host
your WEDDING or CIVIL UNION ceremony at the Peace Abbey
ADHAN
5 times each day, the Call to Prayer of Islam is broadcast from the Peace Abbey Guesthouse into the town of Sherborn.
Anointing Children
as Instruments of Peace
With the guidance of a Peace Chaplain, parents anoint their own
children as an “instrument of peace.” Chaplains assist parents in
gleaning the essence of all twelve world religions and then help
them develop a personal pledge to rear their child in the ways of
non-violence, conflict resolution and peace. Each of the faith traditions
are included through the praying of Peace Seeds. There is goodness
and holiness in all of us, so it is in keeping with the highest
calling of parenthood to anoint one's own child an instrument of
peace. It is, after all, our sacred duty and greatest privilege
to rear our children for peacemaking.
Weddings and Civil
Union Ceremonies
The Peace Abbey and grounds are available for special occasions
offering a beautiful and inspirational setting. The Peace Abbey
Chapel offers a sacred environment wherein the icons, symbols, sculptures
and texts of the twelve major spiritual traditions are held.
Vegetarian Crash
Course
For individuals who have made the decision to take the next step
toward vegetarianism, this self-guided course will profoundly effect
their view on the food they eat and the clothing they wear. This
one day course (9:00-4:00 p.m.) will include selected readings,
viewing animal rights films, feeding and communing with farm animals
that escaped from slaughterhouses, and in-depth discussions with
a vegan staff member on issues of health, factory farming, the dairy
industry, animal cruelty, meat production, and the effects of a
meat centered diet on the planet. The day will conclude with a meditation
on peace and nonviolence.
Chaplain Services
Interfaith Peace Chaplains are available to help with the planning
and officiating for weddings, commemoration services and retreats
which take place at the Abbey. Peace Chaplains are also available
to go out to places of worship, schools, and community events when
scheduled in advance. Individual retreats and spiritual guidance
is offered when scheduled in advance. Pastoral counseling for individuals
and families can be arranged during the week. Healing and forgiveness
guidance available as well.
Workshops
Various workshops are offered throughout the year and will be announced
in The Peace Abbey News and the local papers.
Colleges and High School
Tours
The Peace Abbey offers a three hour program for students as a regular
part of their curriculum studies. The program hours are 9:30 to
1:30 p.m. The curriculum focuses on peace making, social justice,
and nonviolence. as a way of life. (Students bring their own bag
lunch. (Vegetarian) Administrators and teachers should contact the
Abbey office to arrange date and itinerary.
Sunday Morning
Tours
Visitors from various religions are welcome to schedule a private
morning visit to explore faith, prayer and rituals within the twelve
major faiths. Included in the visit is the the rich history of pacifism
in America and throughout the world embodied in the Pacifist Memorial.
Consultant Services
Peace Abbey staff members are available to consult with individuals
and organizations who want to create a Peace Center, a Peace Room
or rituals associated with peace and nonviolence. Chaplains are
willing to travel but need advance notice.
Special Services
The Peace Abbey is available for special services which include
Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, Funeral Commemorations and other services related
to individual faith traditions.
Recommended Donations for
Rental Space and Services
Sherborn
Peace Abbey Facility For all facility use: $50 before and $50 after cleaning service Wedding $2000.* Memorial Service $1000.* Memorial Service and cremation burial on C.O. Hill with stone engraving (with officiant services) $1,500.*
Cremation burial on C.O. Hill with stone engraving without services $500.00
Receptions ... Bar Mitzvahs $1000.*
Baby Blessing, officiant & use of Chapel $500.*
Reception space after Blessing ceremony $250*
(* Adjusted for Small Group)
Peace Abbey Conference Center
One day $500.
Two days $800.
Peace Chaplain Services
Weddings $150. minimum
Memorial Service $150.
Baby Blessings $100.
Individual Retreats $150.
Tours
High School and College $150.
Sunday Morning Church Groups $100.
Guest House (overnight)
A four room guest house, one with fireplace, and access to shared
living rooms, mediatation rooms, chapel, and gardens.
Room #1 (Double with fireplace) $85.
Room #2 (Double & Single) $80.
Room #3 (Double & Single) $80.
Room #4 (3 Singles) $90.
