So here I am, investigating the Quaker testimony of simplicity at the wonderful Woodbrooke study centre. I am deep in interviews and books and writing and research. I am also deep in peace and goodwill and greenery. So here is a quirky tour by photograph…
* The beautiful sculpture of a Quaker Meeting by Peter Peri. *
* On the first evening we held a Meeting for Worship and vigil to uphold those in parliament who were making the decision about the renewal of Trident. We sat in a circle and these candles formed a centre and focus. *
* The terrace alongside the garden lounge at night – there are wonderful words of wisdom etched on the windows and doors of the garden lounge. *
* I don’t have to worry about missing my cat too much… *
* The rose arch looks even better in the dark. *
* A Friend-in-Residence allowed me to photograph her emerging flower arrangement. *
* Wow! Looking back at the main building in thirty degrees of sunshine and flower meadow. *
* The anti-torture garden has a beautiful statue, and wirework… *
* …with flowers winding through. *
* The walled garden is full of vegetables, and fruit, and herbs, and… nasturtiums. Three watering cans make an imaginative water cascade. *
* I met a member of the gardening team carefully clipping the Cloud Hedge. There are so many beautiful trees – even a dead branch brings beauty. *
* Stepping stones across the stream – exploring the woodland beyond the lake. *
* Word Labyrinth in the Garden Lounge. There is a grass version you can walk outside. *
© Anne de Gruchy with thanks to Woodbrooke
Thank you, Anne, for a view of your stay at Woodbrooke. It looks a good place for contemplation.
All the best. Hope that you feel your batteries re-charged.
Sally
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Truly stunning photos Anne, makes me want to be there! Will perhaps take some time there soon, enjoy your stay, Sheila
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