FAQs
Please expand any of the sections below to find out more information on any of our frequently asked questions.
You can find our location and travel details at the base of our Contacts page.
Poiema doesn't offer B&B for non-retreatants, our focus is our programme of retreats and quiet days. See our calendar page for information and booking details.
Unfortunately, the age and nature of the building means that we are not easily accessed by people using a wheelchair.
Sadly, we are unable to accommodate pets on the premises.
We believe that Poiema Community & Retreat House should be a place where all people feel welcomed, safe and valued. We are committed to following good safeguarding practices and procedures, and have adopted and work in accordance with the Church of England’s “Promoting a Safer Church” Safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults. The C of E Safeguarding policy can be found here.
The Parish Safeguarding Handbook can be found here.
If you have any safeguarding concerns in relation to Poiema Community & Retreat House, please contact
- Pete or Andrea Ward, or
- Barbara Robinson, Parish Safeguarding Officer for the Benefice of Lorton and Loweswater with Buttermere on 01900 85234, or
- Joanna Van Lachterop, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07458016884 safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk