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Janet N from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Tuesday 21st February 2012

"Thank you for a lovely stay - it far exceeded my expectations.
Lovely company, excellent food, and very peaceful."

Carol W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 10th February 2012

"Penhurst for me is a little piece of heaven here on earth. I
have loved my stay here, especially the silence."

Alex from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 9th February 2012

"My stay here was just what I needed - perfect for me! This
place inspires prayer, with its sense of God's peace and
presence. It's an easy place to listen to God, a place of
blessing."

Caroline G from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 27th January 2012

"I felt personally and humanly 'embraced' by the team here at
Penhurst. It's just the right size."

Robert from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 30th November 2011

"Just fantastic! A beautiful, peaceful house and a warm
welcome. I was looked after, but in an easygoing, unstuffy
way. Some very comfortable places to be alone (including my
bedroom). Very comfortable accommodation, plus warm
fellowship and worship with other guests. Beautiful and
quiet countryside too, for those who enjoy a walk."

Jo from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 30th November 2011

"I would definitely recommend this retreat place to others, and
hope to be back! Thank you very much!"

John and Julie from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 24th November 2011

"Penhurst and its staff have a wonderful ministry offering
love, care and understanding in a peaceful and relaxing
environment. We returned home refreshed and confident to move
forwards in whatever God has planned for us."

Marion from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 24th November 2011

"I so appreciated a led retreat Monday-Wednesday since I am not
free at weekends - so beautifully led too, thank you."

Jo from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 24th November 2011

"This has been a wonderful time of drawing close to God in a
beautiful and peaceful place. You provide a real haven here.
Thank you"

Chris and Jane D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 30th May 2011

"A wonderful place of peace, sanctity and rejuvenation. Thank
you Richard and Storm for your tender loving care."

Roger D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 25th May 2011

"The New Directions retreat was an excellent and refreshing way
to deal with the culture shock of returning from the mission
field. It provided a forum of support and understanding, with
a spiritual refreshment."

Rachel H from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 2nd May 2011

"This was my first retreat - it was an amazing experience and a
real answer to prayer. A beautiful space in which to
reconnect with God and be refreshed and renewed. Thank you to
you all."

Marilyn D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Tuesday 26th April 2011

"The loving and caring atmosphere in this beautiful place is
most refreshing and renewing. A quiet place to encounter the
Lord anew in a busy, and often distracted, world. Thank you
so much."

Jose ID from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 25th April 2011

"Time wisely spent. Replenishing and uplifting!"

Janet R from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 11th April 2011

"A delightful and welcoming retreat. Restorative, peaceful and
a place to return to. The MBTI course has been excellent,
giving great food for thought."

Esther De Waal from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 11th April 2011

"A wonderful, warm, welcoming place."

Anthea D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 9th March 2011

"I felt very privileged as I was given a beautiful room (then
realised they were all lovely!), warm, comfy, light and
homely. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and one is
greeted and treated as a friend. I felt cosseted and loved.
Thank you very much, I feel ready to greet the world again. "

Lydia P from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 9th March 2011

"The whole environment was perfect to get time away with God to
process and think through things. The whole environment was
perfect for this, so thank you."

Nigel and Lorna D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 7th March 2011

"Thanks Richard and Storm, Penhurst is truly beautiful and
radiates the presence of God."

Dan F from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 2nd March 2011

"Thank you for supplying the wonder of Penhurst. We came for
a Friday night to Sunday afternoon stay, and by Sunday
morning I felt like I'd been here for a week, such was the
relaxation, prayer, thinking and reading I'd done by then.
Absolutely glorious and a gift in a very busy period. We
would like to come again please."

Tedla A from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 31st December 2010

"Thank you so very much for the blessed work you do. This is
an amazing place - may God continue to give you strength."

Linda M from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 31st December 2010

"What can we say! Good company, good food, lots of magic snow.
What a wonderful weekend in the perfect place with very good
friends."

Louis and Maribel W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 22nd November 2010

"The personal time with Richard and Storm was of great benefit
and blessing."

Paul E from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 17th November 2010

"The Orchard Rooms are a prayer answered, a dream come true.
Peaceful, high quality and en suite (a decent shower at
Penhurst!)"

Guest in October 2010 from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 13th October 2010

"Thank you for a truly peaceful retreat. I hope to make this a
regular haunt for prayer and reflection."

Recent guest from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 30th September 2010

"I have been deeply blessed by the love, care and attention of
the accommodation, food, surroundings and staff."

Gill C from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 23rd September 2010

"I have been retreating for some 40 years - never experienced
such a warm welcome and hospitality. I shall return to
Canterbury Diocese to spread the news!"

Penny S from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 23rd September 2010

"Prayer and witness is woven into the rhythm of the day and the
fabric of the building."

Judy V from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 20th September 2010

"I know I shall be coming back. Thank you for providing a
wonderful God-filled place."

Cathy H from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 6th September 2010

"I had another wonderful stay here at Penhurst. Thank you to
all the staff who work so hard to keep it running so
beautifully."

Lis T from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"Thank you for all that you have done here to enable me to
receive from the Lord - for your servant hearts, the books and
scriptures everywhere, the comfort - I am truly blessed!"

Ali W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"This place oozes God's peace and tranquility. It made me feel
comfortable and safe, and able to hear and receive from God -
thank you."

Sarah C from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"Thank you for creating a space for us where we can slow down,
let go and meet God."

Bridget H from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"So many creative touches around the place, but most of all,
the creative touch of the Holy Spirit. Thank you."

Annie and Roy H from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"This is such peaceful place where we have rested from our work
and been renewed. Thank you."

Anne W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 3rd September 2010

"A very peaceful and blessed week in a great environment. Thank
you."

David and Ulla W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 26th August 2010

"Could you have a sign put up on the road from Battle to
indicate how to get to the Retreat Centre? Would you also
put up a large sign to show it is a Retreat Centre. We
drove past it the first time and didn't notice the small
sign that rather blends in to the tree trunk. You could
tell future guests that there is no TV and not much to do in
the evenings apart from read and pray, but that the house
has WiFi. We were very well cared for by so many lovely
people. Richard and Storm utterly spoilt us."

Andrea W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Thursday 26th August 2010

"Thank you for a wonderful stay - I have so appreciated time to
relax and be quiet in a beautiful setting, whilst also feeling
part of a family here. I look forward to coming again."

Bernadine S from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 23rd August 2010

"Very peaceful, beautiful surroundings, gracious hosts. Thank
you."

Jason C from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 23rd August 2010

"Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. Bless you
and this wonderful house!"

Lesley A from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 23rd August 2010

"Thank you Richard and Storm, and Penhurst, for the peace and
joy here."

Mandy S from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 23rd August 2010

"Thank you for the kindness and respect of your staff towards
my parent - I prayed that they'd be blessed and they were."

Lin J from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 23rd August 2010

"As always, a place for new encounters/understandings of God."

Clare S from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 18th August 2010

"Warmth, understanding, care, peace, beautiful accommodation
and surroundings - thank you!"

Virginia W from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Wednesday 18th August 2010

"Your kindness helped me to have extraordinary days. This
place is full of peace, and you can enjoy the presence of God
so easily."

Keith C from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Friday 30th July 2010

"The new building is a wonderful addition to a lovely original
building, and is a great way to include less mobile guests.
The accommodation is very comfortable and peaceful, and a real
blessing when in a wheelchair. It's the best 'wheel in'shower
I've ever used, and thoughtfully designed."

Janette N from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Tuesday 22nd June 2010

"Another wonderful short stay. I was able to feel God's
blessing, he wrapped his warmth around me and gave me the
silence and space without feeling alone. Thank you Richard
and Storm."

Ella S from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Tuesday 22nd June 2010

"Thank you for the peace and wonderful atmosphere."

Clive and Jo Maria D from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Tuesday 22nd June 2010

"Words can't really describe this place. It's a perfect place
to come, to stop and sense God's presence and his perfect
peace. Thank you. The food and hospitality were excellent."

Judy from United Kingdom signed the guestbook on Monday 14th June 2010

"Thanks Richard, Storm, Vanessa and all the staff. Having a
guided retreat has enabled me to face my fears for the future,
lay them at the cross and move forward, trusting in the Lord's
promises. I leave refreshed and excited for what lies ahead! "