Retreat and restore: Epistle from Quaker Voluntary Action

‘We go back into the world feeling refreshed.’

by Quaker Voluntary Action 16th May 2025

From 14-17 April 2025, four Friends gathered at Claridge House, Surrey, a Quaker centre for retreat, rest, and renewal, for a working retreat run by Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA). We split our time between worship, living in community, physical work, and exploring the theme of Caring for Creation. In addition to the participants, the group was supported by Kit King, QVA coordinator, who facilitated the retreat, and Merry Wood, manager of Claridge House, who provided support in many ways throughout our time there.