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Hilfield Friary is set on the edge of the Dorset Downs with magnificent views across the Blackmore Vale – rural England at its greenest, the countryside of Thomas Hardy’s novels.  There have been Franciscan brothers living here in a collection of what were once farm buildings since 1921, providing refuge for the homeless, the experience of community, and a place for prayer, reflection and renewal.  Today at Hilfield there is a particular emphasis on living and promoting the Franciscan values of care for creation, working for peace and justice, and seeking respectful dialogue with people of other faiths.




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Hilfield Friary is part of The Society of St Francis, a worldwide Anglican Franciscan Religious order.  Visit their website:  www.franciscans.org.uk

A magazine published by the Society of

St Francis.

Free introductory copy.

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June weekend

‘A Franciscan Approach to Gardening’ - led by Richard Thornbury and Br Giles SSF.

Tuesday 25th to Friday 28th June

‘Gaze Upon That Mirror’ - led by Jacqui Lea and Hopeweavers.  A creative retreat with St Clare of Assisi


Read about the Melanesian Brothers and Sisters, and their ‘Simply Living’ Mission