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 a member house in 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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Reading retreat at Mirfield
Reflective day for Women at Sarum College
Reflective day for Women at Sarum College
About the A Question of Calling – A Reflective Day for Women course This is a reflective and creative day drawing upon input from the course leader, images and poetry, and person-centred questions to make connections between life and faith. We will explore how we inhabit the ‘callings’ to the different parts of our lives […]
3 events,
Quiet Garden Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Quiet Garden Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
“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 heartsfor space and time just to be, to listen to the heartbeat of creation, to let our souls catch up. Quiet gardens offer just […]
6 events,
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
'Let it Be' Sam will lead us in a day looking at Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and reminding us of the joy and simplicity of her life and faith. Led by: Sam Rushton, Archdeacon of York
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Quiet Day at St Columba’s House
Come and join Susannah Riley, Spiritual Director, meditator and a frequent visitor to St Columba’s House for a quiet day inspired by RS Thomas’s poem, The Bright Field. Starting with Morning prayer, there will be led sessions using this poem
Modern Mystics day at Sarum College
Modern Mystics day at Sarum College
We often think that mysticism is a thing of the past, that the great mystics like Francis of Assisi, Julian of Norwich or Teresa of Avila are resigned to times long gone, and that mysticism died in the Reformations, the Enlightenment, or the Quietist Controversy. However, there are important mystical elements of all major world […]
5 events,
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Personal Residential Retreat including time with a Spiritual Director The Royal Foundation is offering an opportunity to come for a personal one-night residential retreat with an opportunity to meet 1:1 with a listener. Come and stay with us so as to enjoy the chance to step aside and spend some time pausing, reflecting, seeking and […]
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Personal Residential Retreat including time with a Spiritual Director The Royal Foundation is offering an opportunity to come for a personal one-night residential retreat with an opportunity to meet 1:1 with a listener. Come and stay with us so as to enjoy the chance to step aside and spend some time pausing, reflecting, seeking and […]
Walkers’ retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
Walkers’ retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
Autumn Walkers' Break Three nights in community, two days substantial walking
13 events,
Painting Icons retreat at Sarum College
Painting Icons retreat at Sarum College
This course offers a practical way into iconography by engaging with some of the skills that go towards the painting of a panel icon. While the painting of icons is part of a creative tradition taking years to learn, what is on offer here gives some insights into the heart of iconography. The primary focus […]
Community Companion’s retreat at Holy Rood House
Community Companion’s retreat at Holy Rood House
With Revd Sue Hammersley and the Holy Rood House Community
Silent retreat at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre
Franciscan weekend at Hilfield Friary
Franciscan weekend at Hilfield Friary
Join us to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the arrival of the first Franciscan Brothers to England. Over the weekend at Hilfield, we will be focussing on Francis’ life and use his example to help us enter more deeply into a pattern of loving attentiveness to God in the world today. The suggested donation for the […]
IGR at the House of Prayer
IGR at the House of Prayer
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 needs time away to stop, breathe, and pray. A retreat guide will be available for daily individual meetings to accompany you through the retreat. Above all, this retreat […]
Mission De-brief at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Mission De-brief at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Mission Debrief - Families Leaders: Wania Honman and Rebecca de Vos An opportunity for the mission family to process their transitions to the UK together. There will be joint family sessions and then sessions for the children and parents separately too. This IS a residential weekend but online booking is not available - please contact the office to […]
Weekend Retreat at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Weekend Retreat at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Friends with God – a weekend retreat with Amy Boucher Pye Amy returns to St Katharine's, following the retreat she led in 2023, and you are invited to join her to delve into the three gospel stories about Jesus and his dear friends Mary, Martha and Lazarus. We’ll see how friendship with Jesus changes us […]
14 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
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 […]
Enneagram Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Enneagram Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
“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 “Know yourself” To know ourselves is a key to how we see the world and understand how we can relate to others. Based on ancient philosophic […]
Quiet Day at Ty Mawr Convent
Quiet Day at Ty Mawr Convent
Notes from a Eucharistic Life with Revd. Dr. Manon Ceridwen James In the talks Manon will be speaking about how poetry can help us be attentive to God in the ordinariness of every day life. She will be sharing her own work as well as encouraging us to write about our own experiences of how […]
9 events,
4 events,
Writing retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Writing retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Christian Writers` Workshop and Retreat Leader: Andrew and Seren Boyd Workshop-based training and mentoring - suitable for intermediate-level writers wanting to improve their craft and seriously seeking publication. Covering writing books, feature articles, sermons, messages and blogs. Vocational, rather than hobbyist in its approach, for those who feel a clear call to write and have examples […]
Volunteer Day at the Greenhouse, Barnes Close
Volunteer Day at the Greenhouse, Barnes Close
Join a small group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, clear, paint, cook, administrate, fix, and have a great time together in a peaceful place. Bring a packed lunch (and tools if you have them!). No experience needed. For more info, contact helen@greenhouseatbarnesclose.org.uk, or phone 01562 710278
Drop-in Day at Llangasty Retreat House
Drop-in Day at Llangasty Retreat House
A monthly 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. No need to book. 10am – 4pm, Eucharist at 12 noon.
9 events,
Autumn retreat at the Bield at Blackruthven
Autumn retreat at the Bield at Blackruthven
Embracing Autumn – an invitation to let go. This retreat offers an invitation to go deeper with the wisdom of the Autumn season, using a variety of contemplative and creative approaches.
Hildegard of Bingen retreat at the Retreat House Pleshey
Hildegard of Bingen retreat at the Retreat House Pleshey
All creation is gifted with the ecstasy of God’s light
Community Week at the Othona Community West Dorset
Community Week at the Othona Community West Dorset
Roll Up Your Sleeves Lend a hand in community and see the difference we can make together
Clergy Retreat at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Clergy Retreat at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Heart Speaks to Heart – a retreat for clergy with Father John Francis-Friendship Consequent to a growing interest in the Sacred Heart, and as a result of a number of requests, Father John-Francis is offering a silent Retreat for clergy, with the title: HEART SPEAKS TO HEART. This is a repeat of the retreat to […]
Soul Craft Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Soul Craft Day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Come and breathe deep for a day! Drawing, writing, walking, praying, painting, reading, alpaca whispering, knitting, crafting, running, meditating, crafting, chilling... whatever you like to do, bring it! We frame our time with a simple scriptural reflection, and invite you to use the house and the grounds as you like. Bring your own lunch, all […]
Quiet Garden Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Quiet Garden Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Seasonal Quiet Garden Days - meditation and reflective time, learning from and enjoying the garden with some practical activity too.
Online Oasis Day
Online Oasis Day
Harvest Oasis Day Oasis days offer quiet reflection for people who need a day to re-charge their spiritual batteries and enjoy the stimulation of an excellent speaker. Please email janefranklinretreats@gmail.com if you would like to join.
7 events,
Research Seminar at St Antony’s Priory
Research Seminar at St Antony’s Priory
Christopher Irvine A laboratory of the Spirit: the art and architecture of the Great Chapel at Kelham
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
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 […]
7 events,
Meditation Day at St Columba’s House
Meditation Day at St Columba’s House
The obvious question: ‘what do you get from meditation’, is best answered by ‘nothing. But I lose a lot.’ What do we mean by Christian Meditation? Why? How? When might we use this Christian tradition of practicing the presence of God, so desperately needed in our stressed-out world? We will explore guided, silent and walking […]
6 events,
Harvest weekend at the Othona Community, Essex
Harvest weekend at the Othona Community, Essex
Harvest Working Weekend Join us for a weekend of harvesting seasonal fruits, juice making and many other practical tasks.
‘The heavens are telling’ retreat at Mirfield
‘The heavens are telling’ retreat at Mirfield
Fr John Gribben CR will lead this weekend themed retreat, drawing on his keen and informed interest in the starry skies. Arrival is from 3.00 pm on Friday and departure is after lunch on Sunday. Cost: £186 in a standard Retreat House room with shared bathrooms; £211.50 in an en-suite room.
Folk weekend at Hilfield Friary
Folk weekend at Hilfield Friary
Gill and Alan welcome you to their ever-popular folk weekend (2nd of the year) that have now been running for 15 years. They also run two monthly folk/acoustic sessions in the Weymouth area. Featuring traditional and contemporary songs and tunes from ‘across the pond.’ These are popular so please book early. If you like singing or […]
‘The queerness of faith’ retreat at the Greenhouse Barnes Close
‘The queerness of faith’ retreat at the Greenhouse Barnes Close
How can queer and trans experience help us journey toward more authentic spiritual living? Led by Liz Edman
8 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
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 […]
Quiet Day at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Quiet Day at St Katharine’s Parmoor
Living in Liminal Spaces with Katherine Gantlett The word ‘liminal’ comes from the Latin limen, meaning a ‘threshold’. Liminal spaces are places of transition and change. We will all find ourselves in these spaces many times throughout our lives. Whilst liminal spaces are hard places to exist in, as Richard Rohr says, ‘much of the […]
6 events,
Centring Prayer course at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre
7 events,
Centring Prayer course at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre
Treasures Retreat at Whalley Abbey
Treasures Retreat at Whalley Abbey
Treasures Retreat - led by Sue Martyr Unearth your own treasures while making simple jewellery and exploring the treasures of nature at Whalley Abbey.
Autumn Sabbatical course at St Mary’s Monastery Kinnoull
Autumn Sabbatical course at St Mary’s Monastery Kinnoull
Autumn Sabbatical Course – 14th October-28th November 2024 St Mary's Monastery Hatton Road, Perth, United Kingdom These prayerful and relaxing courses are designed for those looking for a course with a focus on personal renewal through prayer and reflection. One of the course highlights is a pilgrimage to St. Columba’s Island of Iona. 2024's Autumn Sabbatical takes […]
Foundations of spirituality course at Sarum College
Foundations of spirituality course at Sarum College
An introduction to the roots and types of spirituality in the Christian tradition up to the late Medieval period. The course also will explore a number of spiritual traditions within Christianity to place them in their historical and philosophical contexts. The focus is on the Greek roots of Christian spirituality, as well as monastic, Celtic, […]
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
Our October 2024 retreat on Holy Island is timed for the peak period of autumn migration. It runs from Monday 14th in the afternoon until Friday 18th in the morning. Our time will be spent on and around Holy Island which in the autumn hosts large numbers of waders, duck and geese as well as […]
Open Reflective Day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Open Reflective Day at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2024. 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 as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project […]
Quiet Day at Shallowford House
Quiet Day at Shallowford House
Led by Evelyn Bone, £24 for the day including lunch and refreshments. Call the office on 01785 760233 to book.
8 events,
Living well, dying well retreat at Shepherds Dene
Living well, dying well retreat at Shepherds Dene
Living Well Dying Well Training runs courses for people who recognise that death is a profoundly important human event. People come because they want to know more, or feel they have something to contribute. We have been offering training since 2011 and have pioneered the End of Life Doula role in the UK. Our focus […]
Beginners silent retreat at the Retreat House Pleshey
Mission open day at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Mission open day at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Mission Open Day Leader: Tony Horsfall A `Taste and See` day for overseas mission organisations, church mission teams and/or mission partners. An opportunity to experience what this very special retreat centre has to offer - good food, beautiful surroundings, a `thin place` to meet with God. Come and experience this unique resource for yourself and those […]
8 events,
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
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 […]
10 events,
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Personal Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
COURAGEOUS SPACIOUSNESS: A RESIDENTIAL RETREAT WITH GRACE OWEN When God invites us into an unknown place it takes courage to step away from the familiar busyness and demands of every day life. Come and join this residential retreat where we will reflect creatively on four areas of our lives: soul, body, companions, voice. Step into […]
Life Writing week at the Othona Community West Dorset
Life Writing week at the Othona Community West Dorset
Life Writing How to Write the Story of Your Life
Creative writing day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Creative writing day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Creative Writing as Spiritual Reflection - A two- day retreat with writing time in-between. Meditating on our personal and spiritual experience from a variety of different starting points. Writing exercises and prompts will encourage you to produce your own written reflections.
Quiet day at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Quiet day at Penhurst Retreat Centre
You Spread A Table Before Me Leader: Carol Bostock and the Beauty from Ashes team Jesus said He came to heal the broken-hearted... This Healing Encounter day led byt he Beuty from Ashes team, offers opportunity to engage with Jesus the Healer through worship, short talks, time for stillness and reflection, and optional one to one […]
10 events,
Residential Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Residential Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
A RESIDENTIAL RETREAT WITH RICHARD CARTER We are delighted to welcome back Richard as he leads this residential retreat with us. Richard is Associate Vicar for Mission at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. His ministry includes working closely with those who are homeless, and refugees and pastoral care of the many people who come through […]
Divorce recovery workshop at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Divorce recovery workshop at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Divorce Recovery Workshop - October 2024 Leader: Mandy Callf Have you been through divorce or separation? Or has your relationship irretrievably broken down? Are you asking yourself why it all happened? Why me? Struggling with the trauma? Feeling rejected? Feeling that nobody understands? At whatever stage of separation or divorce you find yourself, this workshop helps […]
Autumn retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Autumn retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Winter is coming - a time of rest, reflection and restoration as we restock our stores in preparation for all that winter brings
Meditation retreat at the House of Prayer
Meditation retreat at the House of Prayer
Emptiness Dancing: A Meditation Retreat Led by: Briji Waterfield From stillness to movement, from silence to song - a weekend to explore how we can live contemplatively as we navigate the pressures of daily life, remaining present and centered in the core of our being. Meditation, contemplative practices and space for group reflection will be […]
Ecological spirituality retreat at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Ecological spirituality retreat at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
A workshop with Jane Mellett Join us for this weekend retreat in the beautiful surroundings of the Franciscan Centre Ladywell. During these days we will explore how to cultivate an ecological spirituality. These days will be a mix of input with plenty of time for reflection, time in nature and experiencing various contemplative practices which […]
NHS Wellness Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
NHS Wellness Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
NHS Wellness Days - Days set aside specifically for NHS staff to spend a day at the Bield, slow down, relax and unwind. You will be able to opt in or out from various activities as seems right for you.
12 events,
Meditation weekend at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
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 […]
Quiet Day at The Living Well, Nonington
Quiet Day at The Living Well, Nonington
Title to be confirmed Led by Rev. Dr Emma Pennington. Please book via Eventbrite or the administrator.
Quiet Day with Christian Retreats
Quiet Day with Christian Retreats
THE WOMAN WHO ANOINTED JESUS Imagine a woman walking through the streets to Jesus… She wants to do a brave thing for him before he dies. She carries a bowl of exquisite, expensive perfume in her hands… And Jesus’ responses: ‘She has done a beautiful thing to me’. ‘What she has done will be told […]
8 events,
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Step away from the noise and haste of your everyday life and into the quiet beauty of the Franciscan Centre Ladywell in the heart of Surrey. Each day you will be accompanied by a trained spiritual director.
5 events,
Autumn Sabbatical course at St Mary’s Monastery Kinnoull
IGR at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Wisdom years retreat at Sheldon retreat
Wisdom years retreat at Sheldon retreat
Embracing the challenges and the joys of our later years With Margaret Silf
Quiet Day at St Chad’s House, Leek
Quiet Day at St Chad’s House, Leek
We are delighted to welcome back Bishop Matthew of Stafford to be part of our Quiet Day. Tea, coffee and cake and a light lunch provided.
The Sea in the Bible course at Sarum College
The Sea in the Bible course at Sarum College
The Sea in the Bible Rebecca Watson will explore how the sea is portrayed and understood in the Bible. Seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface is ocean, and many communities in the UK and across the globe are coastal and depend on the sea for income. For many living on islands, the sea is part […]
6 events,
Conducted Retreat at the Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage
Conducted Retreat at the Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage
‘Sparrows and Swallows’ Finding a home in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) To include reflection on pilgrimage, liminal spaces and homing in God’s house. A CSMV Associates run Conducted Retreat, led by Revd Canon Geoff Maughan. Open to all. For enquiries about the content of the Retreat please contact Rosey Feuell, Associates Retreat Secretary, roseyleaf@talktalk.net or telephone […]
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
Quiet day at Wydale Hall
Rhythm of Love What does it really mean to love one another and love God? A day of exploration with Ian McIntosh who is the head of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese of York. Led by: Ian Mcintosh
Coffee, cake and chat at St Chad’s House, Leek
Coffee, cake and chat at St Chad’s House, Leek
Coffee, Cake and Chat followed by Midday Prayer Tuesday 22nd October Everyone is very welcome to come for Coffee, Cake and Cake and Chat 10-12am followed by Midday Prayer in our beautiful chapel.
7 events,
Online retreat with Sarum College
Online retreat with Sarum College
“Hope has holes in its pockets.” So writes poet Rosemerry Wahtold Trommer. In the face of ecological devastation, war, the cost of living and mental health crises, and ever increasing gaps between rich and poor, hope can feel hard to come by for many of us in the twenty-first century. In this half-day online retreat, […]
Vessel making day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Vessel making day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Vessel Making and Meditating - These retreats combine guided meditation with vessel making to explore our own identity as Gods created. Participants will be introduced to a different meditation and vessel making process on each day; Paper, clay and felt.
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
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 […]
7 events,
Crossroads Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Crossroads Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
“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 and facilitated by 2 experienced coaches, this retreat provides a unique space for people […]
Quiet Day at the Retreat House Pleshey
Quiet Day at the Retreat House Pleshey
Broken by Fear. Anchored in Hope. A Quiet Day - about faithfulness, anxiety, the past and being sustained
Quiet Garden Day at St Michael’s Convent
Quiet Garden Day at St Michael’s Convent
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,
Jane Austen Retreat at Whalley Abbey
Jane Austen Retreat at Whalley Abbey
Jane Austen Retreat - led by Anna Walker Jane Austen period house party and retreat, what a treat! We will be drawing on the spiritual aspects of some of Austen’s writing as well as enjoying an immersive experience. If you’re a fan, this is not to be missed!
Hidden life of trees retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Hidden life of trees retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
The Hidden Life of Trees Leader: Brigid Main Researchers see and hear trees communicating, helping and supporting each other via root systems and fungi. How can the trees help us deepen our prayer life and our own support systems? Come and spend a weekend in the beauty of autumn at Penhurst, discovering together how we can […]
Gospel singing weekent at St Columba’s House
Gospel singing weekent at St Columba’s House
After the success of Mark’s last Gospel singing weekend at Saint Columba’s House in 2023, we are delighted to announce that Mark and his team are returning in October 2024 for another weekend of Gospel singing. Including all new songs, this wonderful opportunity is happening over the weekend of October 25th – 27th 2024 The workshop […]
Preserve making retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Preserve making retreat at the Othona Community, Essex
Preserve and Sauerkraut making BOS Event Summary
Wisdom Calling retreat at Holy Rood House
First Timers retreat at Holland House
First Timers retreat at Holland House
I have called you by your name, you are mine -A retreat for first-time retreatants This weekend will provide a time to get to know God better. There will be guided meditations, some shared silence, and gentle conversation. We will make use of the Bible, visual material, music, and we will use our imaginations. There […]
13 events,
Online retreat with the School of Contemplative Life
Online retreat with the School of Contemplative Life
Online day retreat: Meditation and the Wisdom of the Cloud of Unknowing
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
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 […]
Quiet Day at the House of Prayer
Quiet Day at the House of Prayer
Led by: Merinda D’Aprano How understanding your unconscious bias can free you to find a richer, more authentic faith This day offers a reflective space to explore our unconscious bias and how this can impact our relationship with God. Over four sessions, we will explore questions such as: What is unconscious bias? How does it […]
12 events,
R5 retreat at Sheldon retreat
Autumn IGR at Mirfield
Autumn IGR at Mirfield
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: arrive […]
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Commitment to the Contemplative Life - 8-Day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat Led by: Jill Benet Intensive retreats are an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in a small community committed to Silence and Solitude. There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer and the time outside meetings will be in silence with ample […]
9 events,
Autumn Sabbatical course at St Mary’s Monastery Kinnoull
Online retreat with the School of Contemplative Life
R5 retreat at Sheldon retreat
Autumn IGR at Mirfield
Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
Meditation retreat at Launde Abbey
Meditation retreat at Launde Abbey
Into the Silent Land: Five Day Meditation Retreat Into the Silent Land offers profound insights for the student of silent prayer but is especially intended for the non-specialist who feels drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. This retreat will be led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of […]
IGR at Penhurst Retreat Centre
IGR at Penhurst Retreat Centre
6 Night IGR with Maureen and Chris Leaders: Maureen Stringer and Chris Doust Come and deepen your relationship with God on this silent individually guided retreat (IGR). An IGR offers you the time and opportunity to pay attention to God and to be more aware of God`s work in your life. It also gives the space to pray […]
Half Term week at the Othona Community, Essex
IGR at Whitchester Retreat Centre
IGR at Whitchester Retreat Centre
£395 to include individual accompaniment each full day in addition to full board.
10 events,
Quiet Day at Whalley Abbey
Quiet Day at Whalley Abbey
Held in God's Gaze: Angela of Foligno Bishop Jill and Father Nicholas Heale host this event with a deep dive into the Franciscan spirituality of Angela of Foligno
Labyrinth Day at the Retreat House Pleshey
Labyrinth Day at the Retreat House Pleshey
A Quiet Day exploring the spiritual practice of the Labyrinth.
9 events,
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Evening meditation at The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
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,
Enneagram Retreat at Rydal Hall
Enneagram Retreat at Rydal Hall
Retreat Facilitator: Cathy Brown As a word, Enneagram comes from the Greek Ennea, which means ‘nine’ and Gram, which means ‘written’ or ‘drawn’. Represented as a geometric figure, the Enneagram points to nine psychological archetypes (types), or different ways of relating or reacting to the world.
11 events,
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
If you don't know Alnmouth, you are in for a treat! It's one of Northumberland's prettiest coastal villages at the mouth of a small estuary that is extremely good for birds. The start of November is a great time there for seeing an impressive selection of waders, sea duck and divers, as well as being […]
Men’s spirituality retreat at Holy Rood House
9 events,
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
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 […]
Enneagram Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
Enneagram Day at the Bield at Blackruthven
“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 “Know yourself” To know ourselves is a key to how we see the world and understand how we can relate to others. Based on ancient philosophic […]