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Into the Wild: A blog by the Discalced Carmelites UK Welcome to the blog of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality, run by Discalced Carmelites and lay people. Here you will find meditations, interviews, and pilgrimages diaries. We hope these…

Meeting Rooms & Facilities Explore our selection of conference rooms and facilities offering panoramic views of stunning landscapes. Choose from spacious rooms accommodating up to 70 people, complete with a set of audio-visual equipment, to more intimate meeting spaces tailored…

Are you visiting Oxford or Neighbouring areas? A Place to Rest With an abundance of things to do in the Oxford area, the priory also offers bedrooms within the priory, each equipped with an ensuite as well as a breakfast…

Arriving in Avila, encountering Teresa We set off from Oxford at what felt like the crack of dawn. Once in Gatwick the pilgrims that came from other parts of the UK joined us and we gradually got to know each…

Day One – Pilgrims of Love Our first discovery was the impressive acreage of Madrid Airport. We appeared to cover every square centimetre; partly because baggage collection occurs in a different province, & in terms of levels & terminals our…

Carmelite Encounter Festival & World Youth Day Monday 24th July
Day 1 of the encounter Today the pilgrims arrived for their first encounter with our Carmelite hosts in Avila, most arriving directly from the UK. For some pilgrims, this first…

Welcome! Welcome to the blog of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality, run by Discalced Carmelites and lay people. Here you will find meditations, interviews, and pilgrimages diaries. We hope these will help you in your daily walk with God…