Some places welcome you. Others change you quietly, from the inside out. Beauvais Retreat Centre sits on a peaceful hill outside Kampala in Masulita, holding a calm that settles into you the moment you arrive. The noise of life fades, the heart slows down, and your thoughts start to open like they have been waiting for this stillness. Here, faith and purpose sit side by side, nothing forced, nothing loud, just a natural flow that makes you feel safe, seen, and steady again. For leaders, teams, and anyone seeking clarity, Beauvais is that rare place where direction becomes simple, vision takes deeper root, and the mind remembers how to breathe. Before you even unpack, you feel like this is where your next chapter begins.
A Space Created for Renewal
Forty kilometres outside Kampala, the world changes. The road stretches into quieter countryside, and the pressure of the city falls behind you. On this gentle hill, Beauvais opens up with expansive lawns, thoughtful architecture, and a peace that settles into your spirit. This is not your typical conference venue. It is a carefully designed retreat where strategy, rest, clarity, and spiritual grounding flow in harmony. Beauvais understands that leaders often carry heavy loads, and sometimes all they need is a calm place to breathe and think again. In a conversation with Mugagga Javis, one of the founders, his words made the purpose of this place feel even clearer.
“We wanted a place where people could breathe again.” That was his first sentence, a simple truth that shaped the entire vision. As LayLifegrew, the founders met many leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs who were tired. They were building organisations, guiding teams, and trying to stay true to their missions, yet struggling to rest or reconnect with what they believed. “We felt there needed to be a space where renewal, vision, and clarity could come naturally,” Javis shared. “Somewhere leaders and teams could slow down, think deeply, and rediscover purpose both professionally and spiritually.” From that desire, Beauvais was created. A high-quality experiential retreat built to help people LEAD, CREATE, and INFLUENCE society with depth, intention, and honour to God.
More Than a Corporate Venue
At Beauvais, work and spirituality don’t compete; they support each other. Many teams come for planning, visioning, culture-building, or strategy sessions. Others come for faith-based experiences, quiet reflection, or personal grounding. “Meaningful work and meaningful spirituality are connected,” Javis explained. “Teams need spaces where both can breathe.” Beauvais allows organisations to choose their flow: an entirely professional retreat, a blended experience or a spiritually guided journey. Nothing is imposed. The environment adapts to the team’s needs.
A Day at Beauvais
To understand the retreat’s rhythm, Javis took us through a typical day. His description paints a clear, calming picture.
The morning begins softly—breakfast, fresh air, and, for faith-based teams, a short devotion. Then, groups gather in the conference hall for focused sessions on strategy, planning, or leadership work. Late morning opens the mind. Teams move into breakout rooms or outdoor gazebos for deeper conversations. The change in environment makes thinking clearer.
Afternoon invites creativity. After lunch, groups dive into problem-solving, team-building activities, or individual reflection. Many enjoy quiet walks around the property, which is an easy way to digest new ideas.
Evening brings peace. Some end the day in the chapel for silent reflection. Others gather by the gardens or the pool pavilion for relaxed conversations before dinner. The entire day flows at a pace that nurtures clarity.
Where Teams Become Stronger
When asked about transformation, Javis’ eyes lit up. “Oh, there are many stories,” he said. “Teams arrive tired or disconnected and leave united, refreshed, and full of new direction.” Leadership groups break through old misunderstandings. Organisations rediscover their purpose. Individuals hear intuition again, something they had ignored for too long. Guests often talk about a “wow moment”, which is a shift in perspective, a breakthrough idea, or a renewed sense of confidence. It happens naturally because the environment supports it.
Why Beauvais Works Better Than the City
Beauvais gives teams something Kampala can’t, space, silence and stillness. Javis explained it beautifully, “Being away from the city removes distractions. Nature slows people down just enough to think deeply.”
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Three elements make Beauvais stand out:
1. Space and Silence. The location offers mental room free from noise, traffic, and pressure.
2. Nature. The greenery clears the mind. People think better when their senses are calm.
3. Purposeful Design. The 46 self-contained rooms (17 air-conditioned), four breakout spaces, conference hall, swimming pool, football pitch, gardens, and chapel are all built to support focus, creativity, and renewal. Beauvais blends comfort and peace in a way that typical city venues simply can’t.
One of the most potent elements of Beauvais is how nature guides its thinking. Walking paths, gardens, and quiet corners invite reflection. The chapel offers still moments. Even simple breezes bring a feeling of openness. “People have their best ideas during walks,” Javis shared. And he is right, the place encourages honest thinking without effort.
A Quiet Place That Changes You
Everyone who comes to Beauvais leaves with something new: clarity, rest, courage, unity, or a quiet strength they did not know they needed. This hill has held many stories: tired teams made whole again, leaders finding peace, organisations rediscovering their purpose, and individuals hearing God in ways they had forgotten were possible. And as you drive away, looking back at the soft, calm space you are leaving behind, something settles gently in your heart. You realise that Beauvais is more than a retreat, more than a venue, more than a beautiful place to stay. It is a reminder that in the quiet, God meets us… and in that meeting, we rise stronger, clearer, and ready for the work ahead.
Getting There and Booking
Beauvais is located along the Mutuga–Ssemuto–Kapeka road, branching off at Kiroro Trading Centre. The drive is scenic, refreshing and a gentle transition from the long, busy life to peaceful ground. Bookings are made in advance to ensure privacy, proper preparations and focus.
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