Walking Week: Town and Country Nature Walking 22nd September 2026 to 28th September 2026 Led walks taking in historic towns as well as gorgeous countryside
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On the interactive map above you will find all the APR member retreat houses, with contact details and a link to their website; we also have member houses in Ireland, Grenada, and South Africa. We support the work of several retreat leaders across the UK, many of whom can offer you an online retreat.
Promoting Christian Spirituality Through Retreats
The Association for Promoting Retreats exists to encourage more people to go on retreat and to support the ministry of our member retreat houses and retreat leaders. We also organise a biannual conference for Church of England diocesan spirituality advisers, and administer a bursary fund to enable individuals to go on retreat when cost is an obstacle.
Retreat Calendar
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12 events,Revolutionary Poetry September 28th and 29th 2026 Leader: Robert Harrison £330 to include all tutoring, food and accommodation This is a two day course which covers the rise of the arts and literary movement called modernism. Taking the book by Julia Kristeva poetry and revolution as our inspiration We can see how poetry was changed in […] Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community. Refiner’s Fire – Fused Glass Creative Retreat Google Calendar ICS A chance to explore what the art of fusing glass can teach us about God’s care for us, and how brokenness can be transformed into beauty through surrender. Create and keep two pieces of fused glass. Stories by Candlelight Creative Family 28th October 2026 to 1st November 2026 Lantern-making and craft activities by day, hot chocolate, log fires and storytelling by night. All ages welcomed. LOOK AT THE BIRDS at Kilmalieu Date: Mon, 28th Sep 2026 17:00 Kilmalieu in the Scottish Highlands is blessed with a remarkable range of birds. From tiny goldcrests, warblers and flycatchers to majestic golden and white-tailed eagles, there is a rich variety of mountain, moorland, woodland and shoreline birds to see, hear and enjoy. Reverend Dale […] Jesus told his followers to ‘look at the birds of the air’ and at Kilmalieu we are blessed with a remarkable range of birds. From tiny goldcrests to majestic golden and white-tailed eagles … there is a rich variety of mountain, moorland, woodland and shoreline birds to see, hear, enjoy and learn from. During the […] September 28 @ 4:00 pm - September 30 @ 3:00 pm The Angel’s Question The Angel’s Question 28-30 September led by Revd Dilly Baker. ‘Where have you come from and where are you going?’ This timeless question posed by the angel to Hagar in £235.00
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28th Sep 2026: Create Art Ministry; Creative Connections Building Faith ‘Walking in Faith’ Theme: ‘Walking in Faith’. Proverbs 3:5-6 & Psalm 25:4-5 Monday 28th September 2026 When we enter the creative process, we enter a place of connection with God who made all things. We learn to be still, ask questions and listen for God's […] |
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29th Sep 26 Encountering God: A day for singles Sheila Jacobs 9:30-4pm £65 day guest In main house
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September 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Beyond the Face: Seeing and Being Seen in Portraits Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB “Beyond the Face” explores how, with the right intent, portraits can become a window into the subject’s soul. Stephen shares a simple approach to help us connect with others and see ourselves […] |
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30th Sep 26 Wellbeing Day Christine Lynch 10.15-3.30pm £30 day guest Creative Cabin, Bring a packed lunch
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Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […]
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The Courage to Care: Francis and Clare of Assisi for Today In this course, we will explore the lives and legacies of Francis and Clare of Assisi, with an eye to understanding their spiritual maturation and how we can learn from them for wising living today. We will use the book, The Courage to Care: Wisdom […] |
7 events,Karen Stefanyszyn and Chris Blakeley: Finding Stillness Retreat 1st October 2026 - 2nd October 2026 This retreat is about helping you to more habitually find a place of calm within you that has you able to be less reactive and more aware of your choices in life. Run over 2 days for small groups of […] Building a Neurodiverse Community Question & Explore 1st October 2026 to 4th October 2026 A chance for adults of all neurotypes to meet and explore together
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October 1 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Friends Eucharist, lunch and tour of the Gardens Friends of Parcevall Hall - There are special events planned in each season of the year to provide regular opportunities for friendship, fun and worship. These events are subsided by £27.00 |
11 events,“A Buffalo’s Journey” Past - Present - Future October 2nd 3rd 4th 2026 Leaders: Warren Cowan + 3 others £660, including room, all tutoring and materials, lunch, dinner and refreshments on day one, breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments on day two and breakfast, lunch and refreshments on day three. The full course is designed to […] Open Door Retreat: Training Retreat Weekend Fri, 2 Oct 202619:00 Sun, 4 Oct 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by: Tina Quinn and Sarah van Wely “Listen, I am standing at the door knocking. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you with me.” Revelation […] Join us as we focus on the life of St Francis and his Brothers and how he still inspires people centuries after his death. Over the weekend at Hilfield, we will be focusing on Francis’ life and use his example to help us enter more deeply into a pattern of loving attentiveness to God in […] Qi Gong, Meditation & Creative Writing Qi Gong, Meditation & Creative Writing lead by Peter Jaeger October 2, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - October 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm A Retreat with Francis of Assisi - his life and message for today The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom A retreat with Sr Mary-Beth Ingham. Come away to the beautiful surroundings of Ladywell, steeped in God's creation, surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty and journey […] |
12 events,Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
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Saturday 3rd October Themed Day 10.00 am—4.00 pm A Floral Harvest (£40 including materials) Led by Nessie Fairbrass and Hilary Hills Please book via Eventbrite or the administrator
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Journey into Healing 3rd October 2026 09:30 - 16:45 The Purpose – of the workshop is to be open to ourselves, to each other and to God for growth and healing. Who is it for? – it is suitable for all who are looking for growth and insight in their relationships or in their inner, emotional or […] |
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10 events,Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community. Beginner's Silent Retreat Gentle Introduction to Silent Retreats Mon 5 - Sun 11 October 6 Night Silent Individually Guided Retreat Maureen Stringer and Chris Doust 5-10 October 2026 'Reading the Mystics'Reading Retreat This autumn, join us for a week's reading retreat, experiencing and exploring the mystics, both modern and medieval. Expect open fires, stacks of books, and plenty of peace and quiet. More details coming soon. Beginner's Silent Retreat The Diocesan House Of Retreat (map) Gentle Introduction to Silent Retreats
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An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection – Come for all or part of the day Bring your own lunch Coffee and tea provided No charge, but donations welcome 10am – 4pm with Eucharist at 12 noon
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5th Oct 2026: Quiet Day – Sister Poverty and St Francis led by Helen Stanton Helen is Warden of Holland House, a theologian and spiritual director. The day will begin at 10am and will include a 2 course lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm. Please note that Holland House does not provide […]
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Autumn Renewal Day 10:30 AM 3:30 PM Wydale Hall (map) An opportunity for prayer, worship and teaching. Join people from all over the area. Cost: No charge for the event, though we welcome donations for packed lunch and refreshments which will be provided
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Quiet Day - Icons and Prayer 10:00 16:00 Whalley Abbey (map) Google Calendar ICS Join us on a quiet day in which we consider the rich and powerful spiritual resource provided by Christian Iconography. During the course of this quiet day, we will explore how Icons can powerfully shape the prayer life of both the Church and of […]
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October 6th 'Get your head into that book! Reading fiction for faith.' A Quiet Day exploring our experience of reading novels for our relationship with the Divine. Led by Tiffany Conlin |
11 events,Story-telling retreat about St. Paulinus, Apostle of the North This retreat uses storytelling to explore the key moments from St Paulinus’ life and how these stories of faith and mission still speak to us today.
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Let by Sister Pauline Myers SP. Cost £20. Please bring your own lunch; tea and coffee provided Book by emailing margaret.mattison@sellypark.org or phone 0121 415 6100
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October 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sketching Workshop with Charles Duncan Twigg Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB Sketch those holiday trips, scenery and special moments with pencil, ink and sketch pad. Lunch included. A full day of creativity, productivity and sheer enjoyment under the direction Charles Duncan Twigg. About the Artist: Charles […]
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Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […] |
9 events,What's in a Name? 8th October 2026 to 11th October 2026 A reflective retreat on the power of naming, with Naomi Gates
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Trees planted by streams of water. Spirituality for wellbeing in ministry and leadership 9:30 AM 4:00 PM Wydale Hall (map) A day event about how we ensure our needs are met as well as the needs of those we minister to. Led by: Andrew de Smet Cost: £30.00 including lunch and refreshments
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8th Oct 2026: Faith Art Journaling Play Date with Jenna Burne (Intermediate) My name is Jenna Burne and I use mixed media art journaling as a form of prayer, praise and prophetic expression. This type of art is messy, fun, spontaneous and accessible to all ages and abilities -no need to be able to draw […] |
12 events,9th-11th Oct 26 Rooted in God Frauke Eicker 4pm on 9th to 2pm on 11th £300 (full board) £70 In main house Longing for God: Individually Guided Retreat Fri, 9 Oct 202619:00 Sun, 11 Oct 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by the House of Prayer Team A silent individually guided retreat for busy people, those who have not made a retreat before, or for anyone who simply needs time and space to stop, breathe, and pray. A […] Woven into Life Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm. A weekend creative retreat with Anne-Marie Naylor. £245 ~ includes en-suite accommodation, refreshments and meals. Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October 2026 Mary, our Sister, Mother and Guide: Praying with Mary With Nicola Slee, Professor of Feminist Practical Theology Although there is precious little about Mary in the New Testament, what we do find there is fascinating, suggestive of a rich and varied Marian tradition from the earliest times […]
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Quiet Morning: Praying the Psalms Friday 9 October 2026 10:00 13:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Kerryn Penson When we pray with the Psalms, we share in an unbroken thread of continual prayer that reaches back over 2,000 years. The Psalms not only contain the most beautiful and consoling lines in Scripture, they take us […] |
18 events,Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
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Quiet Day A themed Quiet day, with times together and time by ourselves to reflect and pray. Details to be announced Day of Reflection The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom Come away and rest awhile on a Day of Reflection at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell! Our next gatherings will be held on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9.30am to 4.00pm. |
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13 events,Flourish After 45 October 12th 13th 14th 2026 Leader: Fiona Schneider Vision, Purpose, Renewal, and Support for Life After 45 Individually Guided Retreat 4pm on Monday 12th - 11am on Thursday 15th October - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm. A residential retreat led by Chester Diocesan Spirituality Group. £335 per person ~ includes en-suite accommodation, meals and refreshments. Monday 12th to Friday 16th October 2026 A while ago, I toured a theatre production 'Illumination’, as part of the Lindisfarne Gospels Exhibition in Durham. Researching the play was a real adventure. It is a lifetime's journey to come to a deeper knowing of the ancient Celtic Christian faith, and it continues to inspire, fascinate me and deepen my Christian spirituality. Our time in this sacred place will include […] Throughout the year, our Garden Working Parties bring together volunteers who share a heart for service, community, and caring for God’s creation. These special events are a wonderful opportunity to refresh the grounds of our Retreat Centre while building friendships and enjoying time together in a peaceful and welcoming setting. This year, volunteers will be […] Cosmic Christ The Diocesan House Of Retreat (map) A Retreat exploring Celtic & Indigenous Spirituality Event Details Date: October 12 – 15, 2026 Arrive Monday 12th October from 3.00 pm. Depart Thursday 15th October after breakfast Cost: tbc About the retreat 500 years ago St Ignatius of Loyola launched his Jesuits upon the world. They quickly became the “shock troops” of the Catholic Church. Over the next few centuries Jesuits concentrated largely on schools and […] October 12 @ 5:00 PM - November 26 @ 10:00 AM Autumn Sabbatical St Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Kinnoull, PH2 7BP Seven-Week Residential Programme at Kinnoull Monastery October 12 @ 5:00 PM – November 26 @ 10:00 AM This seven-week fully residential programme offers a profound opportunity for prayer, study, reflection, and personal renewal within the peaceful and contemplative setting […]
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Open Reflective Day ~ 12th October 8th June 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life. You may use this day […]
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Mon 12 Oct Understanding the Heart of God - Learning to Follow the Spirit’s Leading Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson
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10:00am to 3.30pm These are led by Rev Evelyn Bone and she leads us through a gentle day of devotion, quiet time and worship. There is the opportunity to meet one to one and engage in a few prayerful activities. The cost is £28 which includes lunch and refreshments. The day runs from 10:00am to 3.30pm. Please […] |
14 events,Roll Up Your Sleeves (October) 13th October 2026 to 18th October 2026 Bargain Prices and Satisfying Community Jobs
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Creative Day using Music, Art and Poetry 13th October 2026 9:30 - 16:30 In a busy world, charity and love can be easily missed as we rush through our lives. God may at times seem distant and far off within the demands of the day. This creative day is aimed at stilling ourselves, giving %me […]
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13 Oct 2026, 10:30 – 12:00 Ocotber 13th - Study, Cake & Midday Prayer @ St. Chads (2)
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13 October – ‘Teresa of Avila and the Interior Castle’ led by Alison MacTier Day runs from 10.45am to 3 pm Email janefranklinretreats@gmail.com for a Zoom link to this event. |
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Seasonal Quiet Garden Days 8th April 15th July 14th October 2nd December 10am to 4pm “If you stand still for a few minutes in the relentless onward rush of 21st century life you might hear a quiet but insistent undercurrent. It is the cry of our hearts for space and time just to be, to […]
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Exploring Forgiveness in the Gospels Forgiveness can seem complex and, at times, daunting and impossible. During these retreats we will explore stories and parables in the Gospels, to look at what Jesus showed us about forgiveness. The Prodigal Son Wednesday 14th October – 10am – 12.30pm Saturday 17th October – 1pm – 3.30pm
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Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […] |
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Tides and Times Finding God in the changing seasons of life Tides and Times is a quiet day of reflection as we pause to notice where we are on the journey of life and faith. Using the imagery of changing seasons and the ebb and flow of the tides, we will explore times of growth […]
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October 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The God who sees and Hears Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB In this creative retreat, Emma will help you reflect on the God who saw and heard Hagar—and who sees and hears each of us. Lunch included Hagar's encounter with God's love and compassion is one […] |
9 events,October 16th to 18th 'Contemplative Photography' - a Retreat for Women Led by Ruth Joy Fri 16 - Sun 18 October Divorce Recovery Workshop Mandy Callf and Ian Baxter Songs about occupations and or ways of life. Bring your instruments, your enthusiasm and your voices to join this ever-popular weekend. Join Gill and Alan in their 17th year of Folk Weekends at Hilfield. Always popular! The suggested donation for the weekend is £160 to include all food and accommodation. Please contact Suzi to check […] 16th – 17th Oct 2026: Following in the way of Christ, led by Bishop Olivia Following in the way of Christ, led by Bishop Olivia 5pm Friday to 5pm Saturday What does it mean to be more ‘Christ-like’, as people, as a Church? Spend a relaxed 24 hours with Bishop Olivia exploring this through meditation, […] Adventure and Friendship: insights in following Jesus from Lewis and Tolkien |
12 events,Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
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Jesus in the Old Testament Sat 17 Oct Foxhill House and Woodlands An Day Retreat with Rob Iveson. £29.50 - includes refreshments and a two course lunch.
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Grace Owen leads a quiet day on Nature Encounters 17th October 2026, 10:15 - 16:00 What do our encounters with nature reveal and teach us about God, self, neighbour and planet? Come and join this quiet day where we will contemplate what nature means to us, meditate on nature based scripture verses, and form a […] |
7 events,Resting in Presence: An Intensive Journey into Centering Prayer Sun, 18 Oct 202618:00 Sun, 25 Oct 202610:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Jill Benet This eight-day intensive retreat provides a profound opportunity to deepen your practice of Centering Prayer within a small community committed to silence, solitude, and presence. Rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition […] |
11 events,Cry of the Broken – A ‘Jesus Prayer’ Retreat Monday 19th October @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 22nd October @ 2:00 pm During this retreat, we’ll spend time exploring the Jesus Prayer and praying it together. There will be opportunities for silence, reflection, and prayer, and also for friendship, conversation, and laughter. Held in the gracious and […] October 19 @ 4:00 pm - October 21 @ 3:00 pm Recorder Players Retreat IV Recorder Players Retreat IV - Conductor Hilary Oliver Hilary is an experienced music teacher who has long loved to play the recorder. Hilary plays in a local consort as well £240.00
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October Private Retreat Day 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Wydale Hall (map) No programme. Just spend a day with God at Wydale, and possibly met with a Chaplain for a chat if you want to. Cost: £22.00 including lunch and refreshments
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Breathe with the Seasons: Kingdom Mon 19 Oct Foxhill House and Woodlands Lift our eyes to see the one who will come again in glory. An Encounter Day with Anees Gill |
7 events,October 20 @ 5:00 pm - October 22 @ 2:00 pm Making Church Leaders’ Friendships Flourish – a retreat with Sheridan Voysey £260.00 The APR autumn retreat will be held at Holy Rood House in Thirsk (N Yorks) from 20-22 October. It will be led by Revd Cameron Butland, and is entitled, ‘Walking into Spirituality’, based on the theme of his forthcoming book. He will be reflecting on the encounters with God that are experienced in our life […] |
12 events,Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community.
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Quiet Day - Dancing Our Prayers 10:00 16:00 Google Calendar ICS Join a day of worship with gentle, rhythmic circle dance inspired by Scripture and music, incl. Taizé chants. All dances are taught, welcoming all experience levels.
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Heart Music Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB Heart Music is a group of acoustic musicians and singers from all Christian denominations who gather at St Columba’s House. If you love to sing, come and join Heart Music at St Columba’s House Heart Music is a group of acoustic musicians and singers from all Christian denominations […]
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Heartfulness Meditation Every Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm We’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. These sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers. Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for […] |
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On the fourth Thursday of each month
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IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL – Quiet Day October 22, 2026 10:00 am 4:00 pm £20 IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL Quiet Day Led by Kath Dodd Many of us will be aware of the moving story behind the writing of this hymn. It reminds us that our soul is safe in […]
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We are pleased to be associated with the Quiet Garden Movement which: nurtures access to outdoor space for prayer, reflection and rest in a variety of settings, such as private homes, churches, schools and hospitals, and creates opportunities for people to experience silence, restfulness and contemplative practices… Find out more Our garden is usually open […] |
11 events,Friday 23rd October, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Sunday 25th October, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Praying with Our Bodies and the Bible: Reconnecting Our Whole Selves to God Join Amy Boucher Pye to explore, through Scripture stories and passages, how God has designed us to be fully integrated beings – soul, spirit, mind and body. A creative workshop exploring the symbolism of trees in the Bible and what it means to be rooted in Christ. Taking inspiration from the glorious setting of Hilfield and some of the Romola’s own work, the retreat will use a variety of media for creative expression and exploration of faith. The emphasis is on a […] Chester Diocese Anglican Cursillo Weekend Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October - arrivals welcome from 3.30pm A weekend retreat offering the opportunity to pause, reconnect and be encouraged in faith. The weekend is offered as a gift (see details in event). 23rd – 25th Oct 2026: Losing and Finding – A therapeutic retreat In this 48-hour retreat (intended for those with an active therapeutic and/or spiritual accompaniment role), we will be focussing on the multi-faceted experience of loss as an integral part of the human condition. Drawing particularly on the work of psychotherapist Francis Weller in […] LOOK AT THE BIRDS on Holy Island Date: Fri, 23rd Oct 2026 16:00 Our October retreat on Holy Island is timed for the peak of autumn migration. Our time will be spent on and around the island itself which in the autumn hosts large numbers of waders, duck and geese as well as arriving passerines from […]
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October 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open Quiet Day - Hexagonal Prayer Hexagonal Prayer, exploring six elements of the Lord’s Prayer and how we learn to walk with God, led by Revd Colin Blake. Our Open Quiet Days are gentle days of
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Creative Repair Participants will be introduced to the theory and practice of Creative Repair, a concept presented in my recently published book: ‘Creative Repair – Pastoral care and creativity’ (SCM 2023). There will be periods of reflection and silence and participants are invited to bring materials to practise their own creativity. There will be a mixture of […] |
12 events,Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
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Continuous Creation: The Ceaseless Arrival of God within Sat 24 Oct from 10 - 1 | £20 | Online Join our online workshop to explore the Christian understanding of continuous creation and God as the ground of our being, through talks, conversation and silent prayer. Talks from the workshop will be recorded and shared with […]
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Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of divine motherhood with Chine McDonald 24th October 2026, 10:15 - 16:00 For 2,000 years, the Virgin Mary has been depicted throughout art, literature and culture as symbolising the perfect mother: chaste, beautiful, meek, mild and white. These supposed virtues and symbols have shaped not just Christianity but wider popular […] |
10 events,Our IGRs are Ignatian-style retreats. There are no addresses as in preached or themed retreats. Rather, each person with the help of an experienced guide follows their own path as it seems God is leading them. The emphasis is on integrating body, mind and heart in faith. The pattern of the week is: Sunday 25th […] |
8 events,Monday 26th October, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 29th October, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Bereavement Challenges: Living With Loss Follow On Retreat Abi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one. The Still Lens: A Contemplative Photography Retreat Monday 26th October @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 29th October @ 2:00 pm This is a Photography and Spirituality retreat based around the premise that the photographer's stance is a way of slowing down and being attentive to the world (as God's sacred text) around and God's presence and proclamation […] October Half Term 26th October 2026 to 30th October 2026 Families Activity Week
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26th Oct 2026: Create Art Ministry; Creative Connections Building Faith, Neurographic Doodle Prayer Theme: Neurographic Prayer Doodle Monday 26th October 2026 When we enter the creative process, we enter a place of connection with God who made all things. We learn to be still, ask questions and listen for God's heart for us, the creative […] |
10 events,October 27th, 2026 - 29th, 2026 Spiritual Rest – An introduction to the experience of Ballyvaloo. Mid-Week Package (Two nights) Attuning With Nature - Autumn (Silent Retreat)Short Retreat This retreat will include short inputs on how to use the spaces at Ballyvaloo to support inner silence and be present to the beauty of nature in […] Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st October Silent Conducted Retreat Heart of My Own Heart With Fr John-Francis Friendship, TSSF A four night retreat related to the leader’s book of this title (Canterbury Press, 2024). This Retreat has been organised by the CSMV Associates, but is open to all. From £405 per person Click here for more […] Day of Reflection The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom Come away and rest awhile on a Day of Reflection at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell! Our next gatherings will be held on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
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‘Lord, teach us to pray’ Tuesday 27 October 2026 19:00 20:15 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Audrey Hamilton Seven week course on prayer, beginning on Tuesday 27 October November on Zoom, 7pm - 8.15pm Prayer is at the heart of any relationship with God, and this plea from the disciples to Jesus is the universal […] |
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Icon-making Workshop Wednesday 28 October 2026 10:00 16:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Cari Bridgen Come and make a Byzantine icon. This introductory course offers participants the opportunity to make an icon over six weeks. All materials will be provided including pigments and an authentic gessoed panel. With Cari’s guidance and support, participants will be able […]
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A Winding Journey 10:00 16:00 The Diocesan House Of Retreat (map) A Quiet Day exploring the spiritual practice of the Labyrinth.
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At Sea with God 10:00 16:00 Google Calendar ICS When we are confused and there are things we don’t want to face we can feel All At Sea. How can the story of Jonah and God’s grace help us? |
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HerSpace at The Bield | 2026–2027 We are delighted to share the dates for the next HerSpace journey at The Bield at Blackruthven. HerSpace is a monthly spirituality group for women, offering a welcoming space to slow down, share stories, explore spirituality and connect with others. This year, the group will journey together through Seven […] |
11 events,October 30th to 1st November 'Between the Worlds' - a weekend retreat Led by Revd Jan Berry October 30, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - November 1, 2026 @ 1:45 pm Contemporary Icon Residential Workshop with Renowned Artist Sophie Hacker Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB A two-day ‘contemporary Icon workshop’. Includes accommodation and meals. We begin by exploring the tradition of icon “writing” and how icons serve as windows onto eternity. Participants are […] ‘Coming Home: a Christian-Zen Exploration of Awakening’ weekend retreat Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1 Nov, Ripon College, Oxfordshire This retreat is an invitation to explore two of the world's great stories of homecoming, allowing them to illuminate one another – and to illuminate our own lives: Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son and the […] October 30 @ 4:00 pm - November 1 @ 3:00 pm Heart & Soul Singing Retreat IV Heart & Soul Singing Retreat - Led by Keely Hodgson. Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration. No previous singing experience or the ability to read music required. £235.00
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October 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open Quiet Day - Seeking stillness Seeking stillness, take time out from the rush of life with contemplative silence in a group for two one-hour sessions, facilitated by the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer. Our Open Quiet
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‘The Light of the World’ by William Holman Hunt 1827 – 1910 During this retreat we will think about this famous painting by William Holman Hunt and how it may speak to us about our relationship with Jesus. Friday 30th October – 10am – 12.30pm Saturday 31st October – 10am – 12.30pm |
12 events,Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. Our purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. Each session includes a short talk, a period of […]
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Living from the Heart: Praying with Edith Stein Saturday 31 October 2026 10:00 16:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Kerryn Penson Join us as we explore the life and writings of the German-Jewish philosopher, Carmelite nun and saint, Edith Stein (St. Theresia Benedicta a Cruce), and her relevance for our prayer and spirituality today. Edith […]
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October Saturday Quiet Day Saturday 31st October @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm More information coming soon… |
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As a membership organisation, we rely on subscriptions and donations to enable our work. If you are not already a member, please do consider joining APR, or you can make a one-off donation by clicking the ‘Donate‘ button at the bottom of the page.
Announcements
Our Autumn Newsletter is now available. Read it online here.
Spring Retreat 2027: Our spring retreat will be led by Diarmuid O’Murchu and is entitled ‘Evolving Spirituality ‘. It will be held at Holland House, Cropthorne from 16-18 April 2027. Find out more, or book your place here.
Autumn Retreat: There are still a few places left for our Autumn Retreat at Holy Rood House (N Yorks), from 20-22 October. It will be led by APR Chair, the Revd Cameron Butland. Book now by clicking here.
This week we are praying for...
Each week we pray for one of our member retreat houses or leaders. This week we are praying for Nigel Evans (Director), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell.
Searching for Retreats
If you are looking for an Individually Guided Retreat (IGR) or Quiet Day, simply type ‘IGR’ or ‘Quiet Day’ into the search function on our online calendar – there are dozens of both listed throughout the year! Or search by name for the place you would like to visit…
Are you looking for a new challenge?
There are vacancies for staff at the following APR Member Retreat Houses:
Housekeeping Assistant at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield
Housekeeper at St Antony’s Priory
Cook/chef at Shepherds Dene
Head Housekeeper and/or Office Manager at Abernethy Kilmalieu
Kitchen Manager/Chef at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Catering lead and/or Community Member at Othona Community (Essex)
Residential Team member at Quiet Waters Retreat House
Housekeeper and/or Office administrator at the Sheldon Community
Warden at Edenham Regional House
Assistant manager at Hummingbird Retreat, Grenada
Pastoral Worker at the Bield at Blackruthven
Community member at the Sheldon Community
Reflections Gardens (in Cannock Wood) is looking for a new owner! Find out more by downloading their advertising flyer here.
Membership
Please consider joining APR, and help us support retreat houses and extend the benefit of retreats to more people. See the membership page for more information.
Bursaries
Our Bursary Scheme is there to help our retreat house members enable more people to benefit from retreats, especially where cost might be an obstacle. See the Bursary page for details.
Resources
We regularly post articles and information on topics related to retreats, prayer, and Christian spirituality. We hope you will find something of interest; see the Resources Pages here.
Support the work of APR
As a membership organisation, we rely on subscriptions to enable our work. If you are not already a member, please do consider joining APR, so that we can do even more to promote retreats.
If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider Gift Aiding your donation. We are able to claim an additional 25% from HMRC on top of your donation, at no extra cost to you. All you need do is complete our online Gift Aid declaration form and we’ll take care of the rest.
How to Donate
If you would like to make a donation to support the work of APR, or specifically to the Bursary Fund, you can do so by means of the online donation button below.