A Haven of Peace, a Piece of Heaven
The Bield at Blackruthven
Retreat and Conference Centre

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The Bield at Blackruthven
Blackruthven House,
Perth
PH1 1PY
01738 583 238
Scottish Charity SC 02746
Candlemas at The Bield – candlelight stars and moons in a shelter in the chapel: snowdrops and aconites carpeting the shelter belt: hazel catkins tinged in gold in the gravel pit: green shoots of near- daffodil gold and planting of herb beds in the walled garden; a woodpecker in the trees above the hen houses, competing for audibility with the cockerel; honey bees fast asleep, a light greening over the furrows: deep quilts of moss and lichen submerging the ancient drystone dykes: the cattle, horses, sheep, lamas, hens protected and fed in the wintery cold: snow capping of Glen Almond hills: red rosy sunrise: porridge and smiles at breakfast: poetry, prayers, songs, love – shared in the chapel: kindly words and marks of gentleness everywhere. Warmth and quiet and being at home with your tender love. Thank you – I love you all - Ellie