Companionship, donations & legacies
The Chalice Well is an incredibly important place – and very special to many people around the world. To deepen your connection with the Well, you may wish to become a Companion of the Well. This gives you free entry to the gardens, the opportunity to stay in our Retreat House Little St Michaels, the opportunity to book a Private Access to the garden, and to hire our fabulous Meeting Room. It also gives you a discount on the superb range of products which we sell in our shop on-site, and through our on-line shop. You also receive The Chalice Journal twice a year. We do not share or sell any of your information. Our prices and options are as follows:
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Single |
£35 |
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Joint |
£60 |
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Single 60+ Concession |
£28 |
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Joint 60+ Concession |
£48 |
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Lifetime Single |
£700 |
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Lifetime Joint |
£1,200 |
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There are a number of ways in which you can directly support the Well. We do not share or sell any of your information.
Which Companionship is right for me?
Annual Companionship
This is our most popular form of Companionship.You can choose Single or Joint Companionship. Concessions are also available for age 60+ and for Essential Workers (please note these require confirmation of eligibility and therefore can only be purchased in person at our office) . Buy your Companionship from our online shop here
As a Companion, you can:
Book a room in our Retreat House with 24 hour access to the gardens (two nights minimum)
Enjoy our journal ‘The Chalice’ twice a year
Join the weekly Thursday Companions meditation in the Upper Room of Little St Michaels
Book the Upper Room for a private meditation
Attend our annual summer Companions Day held in the marquee on the lower lawn
Enjoy a 5-10% discount in our shop and online shop
Please note that your Companionship card can be collected from the office the next time your visit. Companionship also admits two children up to the age of 17, and offers free entry into the gardens during public opening times, 365 days a year.
Lifetime Companionship
A lifetime Companionship is just that. One payment, and you will be connected with the Well for life. This is a tremendous way to show and enjoy commitment to the Chalice Well.
When Wellesley Tudor Pole founded the Chalice Well Trust in 1959, he intended to welcome all supporters of goodwill. He called this group Companions of Chalice Well, and stressed the importance of them being supporters, not members. In exchange for their support, they would receive benefits such as free entry to the garden and being able to stay at Little St Michael’s with the opportunity to access the garden out of hours, retreat into the special energies of the house and access the well stocked library.
The Chalice Well Trust was founded to preserve and safeguard Chalice Well for the public good in perpetuity. Wellesley Tudor Pole asked Companions to foster unity rather than duality and uphold the ideals of the Grail - Purity, Courage, Integrity and Comradeship. He stressed the importance of custodianship of this 'holy and spiritual site’ with the need for goodwill for the Well and its surrounds to succeed in holding a spiritual energy as we pass into the Age of Aquarius. WTP advised that Companions could share ideas with the Board of Trustees, who in turn, may act on them if they were in keeping with the overall purpose, strategy and focus of the Chalice Well Trust.
Donations
Donations are another way to help us to maintain this Living Sanctuary.
Every donation is greatly appreciated and will be put to use where most needed. Your kind donation will help enable us to continue to keep the Well open for everyone, forever.
Legacy
Remembering The Chalice Well Trust in your Will
Leaving a gift in your will, no matter how big or small, helps us look after the unique gardens and retreat houses for people to enjoy now and for future generations.
There are a number of different ways to create bequests and/or add codicils to an existing will, so we would recommend that you speak to your professional advisor to make sure your will is exactly as you would wish it. Please do contact us if you would like to discuss legacy gifts with us on 01458 831154, or email info@chalicewell.org.uk