Join us for a retreat to reflect on the season of Lent. This guided day retreat will start at 10am (arrivals from 9:45am) and finish with an evening meal at 5:30pm. The day will include a mixture of guided sessions and space for individuals to pray, reflect and spend time listening to God. The cost […]

Day of Prayer for Mission Do you have a heart for the nations or do you know mission workers who need prayer support? Come and join us for a day of prayer for the worldwide mission community. No charge but donations towards a light lunch would be appreciated. Residential option is not available Non-residential price: TBC

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.

For Everything There is a Season Joanna Lavelle, a Whalley resident and experienced actress, will be leading this Quiet and Meditative Day which will be looking at the seasons of life’s journey through the medium of poetry, prose and music.

Lenten Liberation   An exploration of the season of Lent as time for us to be set free and to reconnect with both faith and vocation.

Streams In The Desert 6th March Thursday 9.45am - 3.45pm   Based on the wonderful promises in Isaiah 35, we will explore our experience of going through the desert and help us...

Day Retreat: Switch off and be still. A day retreat from 10am until 3.30pm begins with a short time of worship on the theme of digital detox. From 10am until 3.30pm.

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. Cost £65 To Book email info@bieldatblackruthven.org.uk

Join a group of fellow pilgrims in a day of reflecting on the Christ’s call to take up our cross and follow him. This is the foundational call to discipleship, and the way we embrace it can make a big difference in our work to make the love of God shown in Jesus Christ known […]

The Silence of Presence: awakening our subtle senses (one-day retreat)

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 […]

9:45 am – 3:30 pm 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 £26 which includes lunch and refreshments. The day runs from 9.45am to […]

31st March, 7th April, 14th April - Lent quiet days The full cost of the day is payable upon booking and the cost per person is £32 this includes refreshments throughout the day and light lunch.

Private Retreat Day   No progarmme, just spend a day with God at Wydale Cost: £21.00 including lunch and refreshments

Our Individual Quiet Days  are an opportunity to spend time in quiet in prayer, in our chapel, library and lounge. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided as well as a light two course lunch. There will be a gentle rhythm of prayers held in the chapel as well as the opportunity to have time […]

Quiet Day - The Ven Ruth Newton - Archdeacon of Carlisle Thursday March 13th 2025 Led by: The Ven Ruth Newton - Archdeacon of Carlisle The cost is £10 which includes refreshments and a soup and sandwich lunch.

14th March: Introduction to Art Journaling with Jenna Burne Are you frustrated that you can’t prioritise time for personal prayer and worship? Whilst perhaps at the same time feeling guilty about doing other things, such as arts and crafts?  Let me show you how to harness the power of your creative playfulness to deepen your […]

You did not choose me but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit. John 15:16 Men – how is your spiritual fitness? Do you even think about it? Jesus grows spiritual fitness in his disciples. He proclaims good news, freedom, and release from the things that are toxic to our spirit. […]

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 […]

Pilgrims of Hope Leader: Fiona Bower An invitation to journey together towards a future based on hope, love, mercy and friendship. Taking inspiration from Psalm 84:5 `Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage` we will explore the calling to be pilgrims in a world where many are in crisis […]

Creative Lent Day Led by Helen Warwick

Quiet Day - ‘The Interior Journey – Heart and Soul’ Thursday March 20th 2025 Led by: Bob Morley The cost is £10 which includes refreshments and a soup and sandwich lunch. Theme: ‘The Interior Journey – Heart and Soul’

The Sacredness of Grief with Mary West This quiet day invites participants to explore grief as a potential “holy visitor” and uncover its hidden gifts.

Day of Prayer for Growth and Renewal   The churches, schools and chaplaincies of the diocese are called to a year of focused prayer for growth and renewal in 2025. This is one of five facilitated days at Whalley Abbey offered for individuals and groups to join to pray for their own context.