The Peace Abbey has welcomed guests and visitors from throughout
the world. We have had the privilege over the years of welcoming
Mother Teresa, Thich Nhat Hanh, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, Patch
Adams, Daniel Berrigan, Arun and Sunanda Gandhi, Howard Zinn, Julia
Butterfly Hill, the family of Conscientious Objector
Staff Sgt. Camilo Mejia and most recently, a 6 year old Iraqi girl named Haneen who was shot at a check point by an American soldier and her father, who was a conscientious objector to the invasion of Kuwait and served prison time for his pacifism in an Iraqi prison.
The Abbey has also provided retreat space for recently released
prisoners of conscience. Among them are Harry Wu who was released
from prison in China, Laurence Jenco, released as hostage in Lebanon
and Ngawang Choephel released from prison in Tibet.
Organizations that have had their annual retreats at the Abbey include:
Earthsave, American Friends Service Committee, Families for Peaceful
Tomorrows, Wellesley College multi-faith Council, Greyhound Y2K
National Board of Trustees, Greyhound Friends of Hopkinton, Buddhist
Fellowship, Unitarian Universalist area churches, Young Friends
(Quakers), Yoga International, and the Hindu Student Union.
The Guest House at The Abbey Comfortable Village Center Accommodations
The
Peace Abbey Guest House offers overnight accommodations
for individuals or small groups seeking religious or spiritual respite
& support. Lodging is provided in the tradition of New England religious
retreat centers with a focus on prayer, meditation and activist
pacifism. We are located just 40 minutes from Boston and 10 minutes
from Wellesley, Natick, Framingham and 20 minutes from the Massachusetts
Turnpike and Route 128.
The Guest House sits on three acres surrounded by forest and pasture
land. Retreatants and visitors hear the Adhan (Islamic call to prayer)
five times a day which is broadcast out of the Abbey into the communtiy
of Sherborn. Adhan calls the faith community to stop in silence
and pray in accordance with their own religious tradition.
The Accommodations
We have four rooms with access to the multi-faith chapel, livingroom
with fireplace, and the study room which offers a comfortable place
to read peace and anti-war periodicals, books and selected articles
from around the world taken from acclaimed pacifist authors. A third
floor sitting room is available to all guests throughout the day
and evening and offers courtesy viewing of films from our extensive
peace and justice video library.
Thich Nhat Hanh and his monks stayed at the Peace Abbey while speaking at Harvard University.
The Guesthouse is licensed to provide overnight accommodations for registered guests only.
Under no circumstances may a guest host an event/gathering while staying at the Abbey Guesthouse. (Conference Center rental: $100 first hour, $50 each additional.)
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Room One has a private
porch overlooking the Pacifist Memorial with its 9 foot bronze
statue of Mahatma Gandhi. It also features double bed and a
working fireplace and semi-private bath. Enclosed outdoor shower
available. Suggested Donation: $85.
Room Two has a double
and a single and shares a porch with room one. The room faces north
towards the barn where the cows and pigs enjoy their life in sanctuary.
This room shares a bathroom. Suggested Donation: $80.
Room Three has a
double and single bed with a shared hallway bathroom and use
of enclosed outdoor shower. Adjoining porch overlooks pasture
and is situated just right to catch the rising sun each morning
while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Suggested
Donation: $80.
Room Four has three
single beds, a private porch which overlooks the pasture. An
adjoining bathroom can be either shared or private. Suggested
Donation: $90.
Guest Information
Rooms and Rates
The Peace Abbey is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. Rates
listed are the only steady income the Abbey has. Rates range from $80 to $90.
Reservations
Reservations are recommended especially during holidays and college
graduation season.
Call anytime (508) 655-2143 (voicemail will pick up if we're not
here), fax (508) 655-2143, or Email Reservations.
Cancellation Policy
Guest that register in advance must realize that cancellation impacts
negatively on the finances of the Abbey and are encouraged to make
a donation if they must cancel and the room has been put aside.
Restrictions
No smoking. No pets in the rooms. Vegetarian meals only (no fish).
It is not advised that children under the age of 10 stay at the
Guest House as fellow guests come for a quiet, meditative experience.
The Guesthouse is licensed to provide overnight accommodations for registered guests only.
Under no circumstances may a guest host an event/gathering while staying at the Abbey Guesthouse.
Meals The Abbey no longer provides breakfast. Guests are welcome to bring their own vegetarian ingredients and use the kitchen facilities. Catered meals for groups can be arranged through the Abbey office (508) 655-2143.
Languages Spoken
English
Hours
Check-in any time after 2:00 PM, Check out by 12:00 noon. Luggage
can be stored temporarily, if needed.
Recreation & Activities
Hiking trails, bicycling, wildlife sanctuary, fresh water swimming,
canoeing, and horseback riding nearby.
Recommended Local Restaurants
Saigon
Restaurant in Millis, The Sherborn Inn within walking distance,
and Big Fresh in Framingham.
The
Peace Abbey Guest House offers overnight accommodations
for individuals or small groups seeking religious or spiritual respite
& support. Lodging is provided in the tradition of New England religious
retreat centers with a focus on prayer, meditation and activist
pacifism. We are located just 40 minutes from Boston and 10 minutes
from Wellesley, Natick, Framingham and 20 minutes from the Massachusetts
Turnpike and Route 128.
