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  • The Peace Abbey welcomes visitors from throughout the world who are interested in promoting peace and social justice, the sustainability of the environment, ending violence and war and caring for the animals with whom we share this delicate planet.

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  • 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 kitchen for guests to enjoy preparing their own meals during their stay. We supply breakfast ingredients only. The Abbey kitchen is strictly vegetarian - no animals, birds or fish to be eaten. 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 the sitting room on first floor and use other facilities such as the library and meditation rooms. We are located near the following college campuses: Wellesley, Babson, Olin & Framingham State and the headquarters of several major corporations: TJX and Staples among numerous others. 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.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    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


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Other Pets: cow, pig, sheep, goat, pigeons

    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    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

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Outdoor Shower

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  • Room 1

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$125

    Room 1 has a double bed with fireplace and private bathroom. Sun room with reading chairs. Wi-Fi access.

    Room 2

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$125

    Room 2 has a double bed and a single bed with a shared bath. Attached to a sunroom with reading chairs. Views overlooking animal pasture.

    Room 3

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$125

    Room 3 has a double bed and a single bed with a shared bath. Room overlooked animal pasture.

    Room 4

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      3 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$125

    Room 4 has three single beds and a shared bath. Room overlooks CO hill.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2PM    Check out: 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.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: Limited

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: Breakfast is self-serve 6 AM

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Vegetarian / Vegan

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  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Wellesley

    • Distance to city: 5 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 27 miles

    • Directions to property:
      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.

    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

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

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    More than just a b & b, it's a feeling

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    I had the good fortune to stay with a friend after her birthday party in the conference center. Sleeping in the Gandhi room is a special treat. The Peace Abbey bed and breakfast is more than just an attractive, quaint and comfortable inn, it is an oasis of peace.

    Innkeeper Response
    As one of the innkeepers it is wonderful to have such a positive review. I would like to clarify one point. Mother Teresa visited The Peace Abbey in 1988 but did not stay overnite, although her spirit remains with us both day and night.

    - Dot Walsh (innkeeper)

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Peace Abbey is a truly wonderful experience. Comfort, warmth, hospitality and the chance to be with people who have made the choice to do the right thing. Rare.

    Highly Recommended!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Whenever I travel to the Greater Boston area, The Peace Abbey is my first choice for lodging. Lewis Randa and Dot Walsh do everything they can to make me feel welcome and at home - from showing me around the grounds, to sharing with me their latest projects, to offering me purified water with a squeeze of lemon, to lighting a fire for me in my bedroom fireplace. The Peace Abbey is well-named because it exudes peace. Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of people have prayed in the Peace Abbey's Multifaith chapel, and as you walk in there it is as though you are being embraced by those prayers. You feel as though you have come home. The Peace Abbey is really a place where you can lay down your burdens. I recommend it highly!

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