Inn Details

The Peace Abbey Guest House has four bedrooms, each located on the 2nd floor with private and shared bathrooms. Two of the rooms have an attached sun room/reading room. There is a full vegetarian kitchen for guests to cook in. Guests are welcome 24 hours a day to visit the Multi-faith Chapel and the St. Francis Candle Room as well as the comforts of the livingroom with its working fireplace. The Abbey offers travelers from around the world a place of respite where they can relax and nurture their spirits while in the Boston area. There are no TV's or telephones in the bedrooms but guests may watch movies in living room on first floor and use other facilities, such as the library and meditation rooms for recreational use. We are located near the following college campuses: Wellesley, Babson, Olin & Framingham State.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PEACE ABBEY

Those who have visited or stayed at the Peace Abbey include: Mother Teresa, Thich Nhat Hanh, Maya Angelou, Arun Gandhi, Daniel Berrigan and Muhammad Ali and hundreds of lesser known activists who have devoted their lives to making the world a less violent, more peaceful place to share.

Our overnight accommodations are provided in the tradition of New England retreat centers with a focus on reflection, meditation and activist pacifism.

The Guest House is on three acres surrounded by forest and pasture land and is just a short walk to the small village of Sherborn. Guests are welcome to attend lectures, ceremonies and events during their stay.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Airport
    • Small town
    • Village
  • Nearest major city: Wellesley, MA (5 miles Route 16 East)
  • Nearest major airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 27 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    1: Merge onto I-90 W/MASS PIKE/MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 2: Take the RT-30 E exit, EXIT 13, toward NATICK/WELLESLEY. 3: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MA-30/COCHITUATE RD. 4: Turn RIGHT onto SPEEN ST. 5: Turn LEFT onto COOLIDGE ST. 6: Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/MA-27. The Guest House is the 2nd building on the left. 7: The Peace Abbey at 2 N MAIN ST is on the LEFT.
  • Meeting places:
    • Airport
    • Bus
    • Train

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 125.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 125.00
  • The rate for each additional person is between $ 30.00 and $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: One Cabin on CO Hill
    Breakfast is available in the refrigerator and coffee and tea available throughout the day and evening hours. The Abbey kitchen is available for all meal preparation by our guests. All ingredients must be vegetarian (no fish) and vegan is strongly encouraged. Shared kitchen facility overlooking pasture area where cows, pigs, goats and sheep enjoy a life in sanctuary.

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
    • Other Amenitites
  • Outdoor Shower

    • Meals

    • A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 6 AM
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Vegetarian / Vegan, Afternoon tea
    • Special meals available: Vegetarian

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is allowed outside only
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying
    • Limitations on childcare
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
    • Check in time is 2PM and Check out time is 12PM
    • Cancellations:
      If cancellation is less than 48 hours notice a $50 donation is requested. Guests that register in advance must realize that cancellation impacts negatively on the finances of the Peace Abbey as it is a non-profit organization.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Sherborn Board of Health
      • Town of Sherborn

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Lewis & Meg Randa, Dot Walsh & Andy Celley
      Abbey staff are interested in: Peace and Justice activities, caring for animals that escape from slaughterhouses and working with adults with disabilities to serve their communities as members of the Special Peace Corps. All proceeds go to the work of the Peace Abbey which is a nonprofit, religious organization devoted to multi-faith peace activism and the teaching of nonviolence and cruelty-free living.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There are 2 dogs on the property
    • Other pet(s) on the property: cow, pig, sheep, goat, pigeons

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Vegan Peace Animal Sanctuary, Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial, The Pacifist Memorial, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming

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    Sherborn Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Sherborn, Massachusetts.

    Dover B&B's - 4 milesLexington B&B's - 16 miles
    Wellesley B&B's - 7 milesCambridge B&B's - 16 miles
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    Wrentham B&B's - 12 milesCharlestown B&B's - 18 miles
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    Brookline B&B's - 14 milesWorcester B&B's - 22 miles
    Concord B&B's - 15 milesWestford B&B's - 24 miles
    Stow B&B's - 15 milesHull B&B's - 24 miles

    Contact Information

    The Peace Abbey Bed and Breakfast
    The Peace Abbey
    2 North Main Street
    Sherborn, MA 01770
    USA
    Phone: +1-508-655-2143
    Cellular: +1-508-258-8508
    Innkeeper(s)
    Lewis & Meg Randa, Dot Walsh & Andy Celley
    Rates:
    $90 - $125
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    Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the Abbey Guest House. Dedicated in 1994.Front entrance and staircase to second floor where bedrooms are located.
    The formal dining room at the Abbey is dedicated to Mother Ann Lee, founder of the pacifist community known as the Shakers. The Abbey livingroom provides a comfortable space for guest to relax and enjoy afternoon tea with fellow travelers from throughout the world. The adjacent Chapel offers the perfect setting for those interested in contemplating the message of peace that is present in all the major faith traditions of the world. The photo above the fireplace is of his Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award at the Harvard University Mind Science Conference in 1991.
    Room 1 has a double bed, fireplace private (newly remodeled bathroom) with shared porch overlooking the Pacifist Memorial with its 9' bronze state of Mahatma Gandhi.Room 2 has both double and twin beds with shared hallway bathroom and porch overlooking Pacifist Memorial with the 9' bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi as well as the Abbey Conference Center, Library and Museum.
    Room 3 has double and twin bed with full view of Veganpeace Animal Sanctuary pasture. Shared bathroom in hallway.Room 4 has three twin beds with private or shared bathroom. Porch overlooks pasture.
    Private (newly remodeled) bathroom can be assigned to room 1 or room 4 or used by both if guests are traveling together.2nd floor (newly remodeled) shared hallway full bathroom.
    Stained glass of Blessed Mother and hanging Tibetan rug.The Peacemakers Table at The Peace Abbey Conference Center.
    The Peace Abbey Multifaith Chapel offers a sacred environment wherein the icons, symbols, sculptures and texts of the twelve major spiritual traditions are held.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • The Courage of Conscience Awards
    • The Home of Emily the Cow
    • The National Registry for Conscientious Objection
    • The Special Peace Corps
    • The journey of Stonewalk for Civilian Casualties
    • Visits by Mother Teresa and Muhammad Ali
    • Group events
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is English Tudor
    • Built in 1914
    • Opened for business in 1986
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2008
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Parking available (Ample parking in Abbey lot.)