Pax Hill

Pax Hill was the retirement home of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout Movement, and his wife Olave Baden-Powell, World Chief Guide. Located in Bentley, Hampshire, England, it served as their home from 1919 until Lord Baden-Powell's final departure for Africa in 1938.

The house itself was a relatively modest dwelling, though it provided sufficient space for the Baden-Powells and their household staff. More importantly, the grounds offered ample opportunity for outdoor activities and entertaining guests, including Scouts and Guides from around the world. Lord Baden-Powell often used the grounds for practical training sessions and demonstrations relating to Scouting skills.

While living at Pax Hill, Lord Baden-Powell continued to develop and promote the Scout and Guide Movements. He wrote numerous books and articles from his home, and received a steady stream of visitors eager to meet the founder of Scouting. Olave Baden-Powell also played a significant role, developing the Guiding movement internationally.

The name "Pax Hill" reflects the Baden-Powells' commitment to peace and international understanding. "Pax" is Latin for peace, and the name suggests the hilltop location offered a tranquil and harmonious environment.

Following Lord Baden-Powell's departure for Africa, Olave continued to live at Pax Hill until the outbreak of World War II. The house was later sold and no longer exists as it did during the Baden-Powells' time. However, its significance in the history of Scouting and Guiding remains, representing a place of inspiration and activity for the movements' founders.