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SUMMARY:Youth camp at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Every August Hilfield Friary hosts the Hilfield Youth Camp. Organised by experienced volunteers\, HYC offers up to 50 young people aged 13 to 17 years the chance of a of low cost\, fun holiday in stunning surroundings over a week\, while exploring a Christian theme. The Youth camp is built on friendship\, community and faith. \nPlease visit their website for more information and to book: \nhttps://www.hilfieldyouthcamp.co.uk/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/youth-camp-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T150000
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SUMMARY:Stone carving retreat at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join Lindy on a practical stone carving experience.  Learn to carve or increase your skills while exploring with others how ancient stone and spirituality might work alongside each other in a relaxed environment where all are welcome.  Tools provided but if you would like to bring your own then please do.  Come and enjoy the rhythm of life at the Friary and meet others as we journey together over three days. \nThe suggested donation of £200 includes a stone for sculpting.  This weekend is limited to a maximum of 8 people. \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/stone-carving-retreat-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T143637
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SUMMARY:Writing for Wellbeing Day at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join Penny Johnson (MBACP) and Br John for a time of listening to the self\, through creative writing within a safe and confidential environment. \nExperience in writing not necessary\, neither is there any need to share your words although you may find it helpful to do so. \nRefreshments and a simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided. \nCome and enjoy the peace of the Friary and meet others on the healing journey. \n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/writing-for-wellbeing-day-at-hilfield-friary-2/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
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SUMMARY:Franciscan weekend at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we focus on the life of St Francis and his Brothers and how he still inspires people centuries after his death. \nOver 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 the world today. \nThe suggested donation for the weekend is £160 to include all food and accommodation. \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/franciscan-weekend-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T143637
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SUMMARY:Folk weekend at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Songs about occupations and or ways of life.  Bring your instruments\, your enthusiasm and your voices to join this ever-popular weekend. \nJoin Gill and Alan in their 17th year of Folk Weekends at Hilfield.  Always popular! \nThe suggested donation for the weekend is £160 to include all food and accommodation. \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/folk-weekend-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T143637
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SUMMARY:Trees of life retreat at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION: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 contemplative approach to creativity\, and on the process of making rather than a finished product. Do not be put off if you don’t consider yourself to be a ‘creative’ person! All that is needed is openheartedness and a willingness to experiment a little! Basic materials will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own to use\, swap or share! \nRev. Dr Romola Parish is a former academic specialising in environmental change in mountains and deserts\, and a former environmental lawyer. She trained in traditional hand embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework and studied poetry at Oxford and Cardiff. She is now a non-stipendiary priest in the Church in Wales and holds exhibitions and runs creative retreats and workshops all over the UK. She is also a spiritual director in the Diocese of St Davids. \nThe suggested donation for the weekend is £160 to include all food and accommodation. \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/trees-of-life-retreat-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T160000
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SUMMARY:Advent quiet day at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Advent Quiet Day.  A chance to retreat from secular society as we prepare for the birth of the Christ Child\, the Light of the World. \nHilary is a priest in the Wareham Parish and a long time friend and contributor to Hilfield Friary. \nSuggested donation £25 to include soup and a roll. \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/advent-quiet-day-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261129T160000
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SUMMARY:Craft week at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Escape from the run up to Christmas craziness!  Join us to craft\, chat and learn from one another in a friendly environment. \nBring old projects to finish and try new ones with friends\, drink lots of tea and laugh a lot! \nIf you would like to arrive on Tuesday 24th November to relax before you start crafting\, please contact Suzi.  There would be a suggested extra donation of £60. \nThe suggested donation for the week is £250 to include all food and accommodation. \nIf you would like to arrive on Tuesday 26th November to relax before you start crafting\, please contact Suzi.  There would be a suggested extra donation of £50. \nFor more information and booking please contact Suzi at Hilfield on 01300 341741 or email hilfieldssf@franciscans.org.uk \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/craft-week-at-hilfield-friary-3/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T143637
CREATED:20260228T161224Z
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SUMMARY:Writing for Wellbeing Day at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join Penny Johnson (MBACP) and Br John for a time of listening to the self\, through creative writing within a safe and confidential environment. \nExperience in writing not necessary\, neither is there any need to share your words although you may find it helpful to do so. \nRefreshments and a simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided. \nCome and enjoy the peace of the Friary and meet others on the healing journey. \n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/writing-for-wellbeing-day-at-hilfield-friary-3/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T143637
CREATED:20251120T085213Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in community at Hilfield Friary
DESCRIPTION:Join our Friary Family where we await the birth of the Christ Child. \nOur celebrations begin on Christmas Eve as we come together to decorate the Friary and celebrate the birth of Jesus. \nSuggested donation £320 to include food and accommodation.  Please let Suzi know if you have any dietary requirements. \nFor more information and booking please contact Suzi at Hilfield on 01300 341741 or email hilfieldssf@franciscans.org.uk \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Suzi to check availability and avoid disappointment before registering for the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/christmas-in-community-at-hilfield-friary/
LOCATION:Hilfield Friary\, Hilfield\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT7 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilfield Friary":MAILTO:hilfieldprogramme@franciscans.org.uk
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