But who do you say that I am?’ The question that Jesus asks his disciples echoes through to our lives. Who is Jesus for us? Who is Jesus for you? How do we answer his question, not least in Holy Week when we encounter Jesus in powerful and life-changing ways? As we enter Holy Week […]
Welcome to the Association for Promoting Retreats!
Are you looking for somewhere to go on retreat?
We can help!
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 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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9 events,Holy Week and Easter with the Community of the Sisters of the Church Join us for all or part of the time. March 29 - April 6 Holy Week Retreat 2026 – “Watching from the Margins” March 30, 2026 April 3, 2026 From £380 Holy Week with the Launde Abbey Community Monday 30th March @ 10:00 am - Sunday 5th April @ 10:00 am Stay and pray as part of the Launde Abbey Community during Holy Week. March 30 @ 5:00 PM - April 3 @ 2:00 PM Holy Week Retreat St Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Kinnoull, PH2 7BP Join us for a deeply prayerful and reflective Holy Week Retreat at Kinnoull Monastery, beginning at 5pm on Monday, 30th March 2026 and concluding after lunch on Good Friday, 3rd April 2026. Set in the peaceful, contemplative environment of the monastery […]
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March 30 @ 9:00 am - April 1 @ 4:00 pm Holy Week Quiet Days and Retreat £45.00 – £130.00 March 30 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Holy Week Quiet Day – Monday 30th March 2026 £45.00
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Monday 30th March, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm March Quiet Day: Holy Week More information coming soon... £46 |
15 events,Holy Week: Individually Guided Retreat Tue, 31 Mar 202618:00 Thu, 2 Apr 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by the House of Prayer Team As we journey through Holy Week, this silent retreat offers a time of deeper listening to God who is present in our daily living and experiences. There will be times of community […] Holy Week Retreat Wydale Hall (map) A few days in Holy Week to prepare you heart and mind for Easter. Led by: Ruth Crompson Cost: £336.00 to include full board Join us as we celebrate Holy Week and Easter at Hilfield: Journey with the Community as we join Christ through His crucifixion, burial and on to the joy of his Resurrection. The suggested donation for the week is £320 to include all food and accommodation. Please contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before […] Easter Workparty the Sheldon team Work and worship for Holy Week and Easter Tue 31st to Tue 7th
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March 30 @ 9:00 am - April 1 @ 4:00 pm Holy Week Quiet Days and Retreat £45.00 – £130.00 April 1 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Holy Week Quiet Day – Wednesday 1st April 2026 £45.00
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SPACE and TIME for GOD A day of quiet reflection, worship and silence, within which we will seek to listen to God and answer his call.
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Tuesday 31st March Themed Day in Holy Week 10.00 am—4.00 pm Led by Rev Sarah Willams Please book via Eventbrite or the administrator |
14 events,April 1st, 2026 - 5th, 2026 Easter Triduum – Fr. Ashley Evans SJ Silent Retreat (Leaving after Breakfast)Easter, Retreat The solemnity of the Easter Triduum ceremonies allows vacillating disciples re-discover their focus in life. The quiet participation in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection strengthens the unbreakable bond of love that links the disciple […]
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Forgiveness as freedom a very ‘gentle and kind’ sort of day!
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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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Holy Week: Soul Filled Meanderings Wednesday 1st April @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Take a couple of hours this Holy Week, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and […] |
15 events,April 2nd - 6th Holy Week and Easter Retreat with Revds Sue Hammersley and Sibylle Batten Death, Grief and Life Retreat 2nd April 2026 to 6th April 2026 A retreat with Nicky Temple Easter Celebrations 2nd April 2026 to 7th April 2026 Easter Celebrations at Othona April 2, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - April 5, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Easter Triduum Retreat 2026 The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom Come join us at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell for our Easter triduum: Holy Thursday Evening to East Sunday. Join our community as we celebrate the Easter Triduum, as we recall and journey with […] |
15 events,Easter Retreat: “From Shadow to Singing: Walking the Easter Way” April 3, 2026 April 6, 2026 From £285 |
14 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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Easter Fun Day 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Wydale Hall (map) A fun Easter day for everyone at Wydale! Led by: The Wydale Community Cost: No entrance fee - donation for refreshments if you feel able |
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Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle: Journeying Towards Eastertide course In the Interior Castle, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) outlines seven stages of growth toward union with God–a union that is not so much a state as a way of living into active partnership with God. As we learn to avail ourselves of God, rid ourselves of […] |
5 events,Personal Residential Retreat including time with a Spiritual Director 8th April 2026 - 9th April 2026 Come stay with us overnight and enjoy the chance to step aside & spend some time pausing, reflecting, seeking and praying. Personal Residential Retreat including time with a Spiritual Director The Royal Foundation is offering an opportunity to come […]
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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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Meditation helps us grow in acceptance of ourselves and teaches us how to live in harmony with life. Lunch included.
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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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9th Apr 2026: Quiet Garden Day – ‘St Francis and the Healing Garden’ Thursday 9th April 2026 The overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’ 'St Francis and the Healing Garden' led by Rev. Alma Organ Come and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens. |
4 events,Mary Monfries and Chris Blakeley: Crossroads Retreat 10th April 2026 - 11th April 2026 “Stand at the crossroads and look. Look for the ancient paths. Ask where the good way is and walk in it and you will find rest for your soul.” Run over 2 days for small groups of up to 8 people […] CS Lewis’s book Reflections on the Psalms is just that – not a work of scholarship but written “as one amateur to another, talking about difficulties I have met, or lights I have gained, when reading the Psalms…” We will explore the Psalms together in company with CS Lewis, and reflect on this amazing resource […]
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Animal Therapy Retreat for Families led by Kate Mills |
6 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 […] 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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Online Pregnancy Retreat: Saturday 11 April 2026 9.30-12.30 (UK) £45 (Early bird £39 before 11 March) April Pregnancy Retreat Ticket Are you pregnant? Book your spot on this peaceful, relaxing retreat designed just for you. It’s a chance to pause, breathe, and invite God in more deeply during this special season. We’ll spend time listening, […] |
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(ONLINE) ‘THE LIVING FLAME OF LOVE’ BY JOHN OF THE CROSS | This text can only be described as ’mind-blowing’, as it is a startling witness to the immense spiritual depth that can be experienced in a human life. John of the Cross wonderfully writes down his experiences in this beautiful work, the words expressing lived glimpses […] |
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Open Reflective Day ~ 13th April 13th April 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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Description Theme: ‘Lord Reign in Me – Collage’ Psalm 93:1, Psalm 96:10, and Psalm 97:1 All declare that "The Lord reigns," Monday 13th April 2026 Create Art Ministry, offers a time and space in the week, to be still from the busyness of everyday life.
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Mon 13 Apr A New Name - Learning to Live in our God Given Identity Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson |
5 events,14-16 April – In person Retreat at St Katharine’s, Parmoor (‘Close encounters of the story kind’) led by Jane Franklin and Martin Davies Email janefranklinretreats@gmail.com for more information
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14th April 26 Monthly Clay Days Carrie Sant 10:15– 3.30pm £18 Bring packed lunch
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Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle: Journeying Towards Eastertide course In the Interior Castle, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) outlines seven stages of growth toward union with God–a union that is not so much a state as a way of living into active partnership with God. As we learn to avail ourselves of God, rid ourselves of […] |
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God as Potter A Quiet Day exploring the concept of God as Potter.
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Spring Renewal Day 10:30 AM 3:30 PM Wydale Hall (map) Spend a day worshipping, receiving Bible teaching, praying and being prayed for. Led by: Paul Millard, Vicar of St Paul’s Church Holgate, York cost: No Charge - donations welcome
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Praying with my pen Wed 15 Apr Foxhill House and Woodlands A Day Retreat with Julia McGuinness £36 ~ includes refreshments and two course lunch. |
6 events,The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom Thu 16 Apr — Sun 19 Apr 2026 A retreat inspired by Richard Rohr Thu 16 - Sun 19 April Attentive to God Tony and Jilly Horsfall
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April Private Retreat Day 9:30 AM 4:00 PM Wydale Hall (map) Just a day for you with God at Wydale. No programme. Come and meet with a Chaplain if you would like to. Cost: £22.00 including lunch and refreshments
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April 16th, 2026 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Wood You Believe – A Deeper Awakening towards Healing & Wholeness – Fr. Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk Day Event That which we don’t transform We transmit to those around us and and transfer to another generation Jim Cogley is a psychotherapist, spiritual director and artist. […] |
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Soul Filled Meanderings Friday 17th April @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Take a couple of hours, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God. Led by Jo […] |
9 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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Introduction to Enneagram 18th April 2025 10:00-16:00 “To see ourselves as others see us is a most salutary gift.” - Wrote Aldous Huxley “Hardly less important is the capacity to see others as they see themselves Based on ancient philosophic traditions, the Enneagram is a tool that describes nine different characters. This will help you […]
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Saturday 18th April, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm April Saturday Quiet Day More information coming soon... £46 |
4 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.
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4 events,Through the Door of Hope Christopher Chapman Exploring the way of hope within challenging times
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Come and help out in the 5-acre garden or around the house!
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9 events,Soulful Creativity April 21st and 22nd 2026 Cost: £245 per person Tutor: Tony and Claire Bower from Bower ministries The main writing theme for the weekend is centred around what it looks like to walk with Jesus. Using stories of wandering in the wilderness and facing the wildness of life's storms, we will explore how […] When Women Lead the Way 21st to 23rd April 2026 Booking by 31st march is essential Wednesday 10am to Friday 4pm What does it look like when we amplify the stories of women in scripture and take lessons in leadership from women like Miriam, Deborah, Jael, Vashti and countless unnamed women when they are released […]
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Finding Balance in a Busy Life 9:30 AM 4:00 PM Wydale Hall (map) Reflections on ways to live a balanced life even in the midst of anxious and demanding times. Particular emphasis on supporting those involved in public ministry. med by: Mona-Karina Theodosius Cost: £30.00 including lunch and refreshments
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Quiet Day - Seeing With the Eyes of the Heart - Year of Contemplation 2026 10:00 16:00 Google Calendar ICS This day will focus on visio divina (‘divine seeing’), the process of engaging visual media through an incarnational lens in order to move boyond mere observation into an encounter with the living God.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10am - to 4pm at Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning (map) Memory is a hugely significant part of who we are and also our Christian narrative. We will reflect on how Jesus approached memory by exploring key Gospel texts. Ignatius and Augustine will be our guides into a deeper understanding of […] |
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The Earth is the Lord’s – Quiet Day April 22, 2026 10:00 am 4:00 pm £20 In April, the earth begins to sing again. As Earth Day draws near, this Quiet Day offers space to rediscover creation not as backdrop, but as gift — as sacrament. At Rydal Hall, the landscape itself becomes our chapel. […]
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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 […] |
8 events,23rd – 25th Apr 2026: A Modern Church Retreat – ‘I’m not a Theologian, but….’ A Modern Church Retreat to be held at Holland House, Worcestershire, 4pm Thursday April 23rd, till after lunch on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Why do so many of us disqualify ourselves from ‘being theologians’? Is it the Church, the academy, […]
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Breathe with the Seasons: Easter Thu 23 Apr Foxhill House and Woodlands The final word belongs to Jesus. An Encounter Day with Gill Morgan
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On the fourth Thursday of each month
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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 […] |
10 events,April 24th - 26th Retreat and Wellbeing for Low Energy Led by Helen Warwick Reconnecting to sacred nature” is a retreat running at Hilfield Friary on Friday 9th (from 12pm) to Sunday 11th (3pm) May 2024 geared at those of different spiritual traditions and none enquiring into the sacredness of nature in the midst of the ecological crisis. The retreat has four aims: To help participants develop a deeper […] Festival of Song 2026 24th April 2026 to 26th April 2026 Natural voice singing with Sarah and Jennie
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24th Apr 26 Wet Felting Workshop Gill Butcher & Joy Sewell 10:15- 3:30pm £18 Creative Cabin
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Deeper Healing Day 10.00 am—4.00 pm Led by a chaplain
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April 24th, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM “Arise, shine; for your light is come.” (Is. 60:1): Celebrating the radical Easter message of liberation for women – Dr. Gráinne Doherty SSJG Annual Conference Day Event In Springtime every year, we proclaim that “We are an Easter people.” What difference does this make to us? So […] |
8 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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Let Him Easter in us Saturday 25 April 2026 10:00 16:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Dr Antonia Lynn The Feast of St Mark falls in Eastertide and we celebrate it today. This spring Saturday offers a chance to reflect on the Paschal Mystery through the lens of St Mark’s Gospel; a chance to experience […] |
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3 events,Finding God in Writing- Retreat Google Calendar ICS Grow in your faith by using writing to become nearer to God. Explore the words of various writers and try writing for yourself. 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, 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, enjoy and learn […]
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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 |
6 events,Renewing Ourselves in Sound and Silence led by Meri Goad 28th April - 1st May This Is an opportunity to enhance our connection with nature, with each other and with the core of one’s being. Who is it for? This fun singing workshop is for anyone who loves to sing, even if they feel unsure […] Renewing Ourselves in Sound and Silence 28th April - 1st May 2026 Booking by 7th April is Essential 10:00 on Tuesday - 16:00 on Friday This Is an opportunity to enhance our connection with nature, with each other and with the core of one’s being. Who is it for? This fun singing workshop is for […] 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. |
8 events,Embodying the Divine Wed 29 Apr — Sun 3 May 2026 Mindfulness, incarnation and being peace in the world
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Wednesday 29th April 10am – 12.30pm A Morning Retreat – The Road to Emmaus The retreats offer a time of quiet reflection for all who come and there is no requirement to share anything with the group about your time of reflection and contemplation. It is just a time for you to listen to addresses […]
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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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Soul Filled Meanderings Thursday 30th April @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Take a couple of hours, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God. Led by Jo […] |
6 events,Longing for God: Individually Guided Retreat Fri, 1 May 202619:00 Sun, 3 May 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 […] First Time Retreat A weekend of reflection and silence suitable for those who have not been on retreat before. Suggested donation £140. Led by Sister Catherine CSC May 1 - 3 |
5 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 […] |
At the APR we aim to:
- promote the value of retreats and the work of retreat houses and retreat leaders
- support the provision of opportunities for quiet and reflection within the context of everyday life
- encourage training in retreat leadership and spiritual direction
- facilitate renewal and growth in spirituality
- enable the exploration of different expressions of Christian spirituality
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
Cycling Fundraiser: In 2026, APR Administrator, Demelza Henderson, will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of the APR Bursary Fund. To find out more, or sponsor her, please click here.
Bookings are now open for the 2026 APR Autumn Retreat, which will be held at Holy Rood House (N Yorks), from 20-22 October and led by Cameron Butland, and for our Online Quiet Day (to be held on 9 July, and led by Alison Christian).
APR Spring Newsletter: Read all our latest news online here.
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…
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 Nancy Billias (Warden), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Coach House Kilmuir, near Inverness.
Are you looking for a new challenge?
There are vacancies for staff at the following APR Member Retreat Houses:
Head Housekeeper at Abernethy Kilmalieu
Office Manager at Abernethy Kilmalieu
Catering Lead at Othona Community (Essex)
Housekeeper at St Columba’s House, Woking
Residential Team member at Quiet Waters Retreat House
Housekeeper at the Sheldon Community
Office Administrator at the Sheldon Community
Warden at Edenham Regional House
Housekeeper at All Hallows Guesthouse, Norwich
Assistant manager at Hummingbird Retreat, Grenada
Pastoral Worker at the Bield at Blackruthven
Cafe and Dining Room Team members at Launde Abbey
Community member at the Sheldon Community
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.