Residential Retreat
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Springwatch at the Othona Community, Essex
Springwatch ***ONLY YURTS OR CAMPING AVAILABLE*** Mon 28 Apr — Thu 1 May 2025 A chance to enjoy the wildlife of the Essex coast
7 events,
Repair Shop at Hilfield Friary
‘The mission of St Francis began in response to the call ‘Repair my House’ which he heard in the tumbled-down church of San Damiano outside the walls of Assisi. However, it soon led him with his brothers and sisters to join in a much larger project – that of God’s ‘Repair Shop’ – through which […]
IGR at the House of Prayer
Longing for God: Individually Guided Retreat 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 trained spiritual director will be available for daily individual meetings to accompany you […]
First Timers retreat at Holland House
2nd – 4th May: A Retreat for first time retreatants Friday 2nd May - Sunday 4th May 2025 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 […]
Walking week at the Othona Community West Dorset
Walking Week: Five of the Best Fri 2 May — Thu 8 May 2025 Led group walks (Tony's favourites) in the stunning spring countryside
4 events,
Inbetween times Retreat at Launde Abbey
In-Between Times Why not choose to deliberately take some time out from the pressures of daily life, and join us as we gently and devotionally make time in the in-between, and discover more about how God meets us there.
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
Expect to see a good range of woodland, parkland and farmland birds around the abbey itself including Green Woodpecker, Yellowhammer and Spotted Flycatcher. We also spend a full day at Rutland Water - a brilliant nature reserve with an impressive range of water birds; summering warblers like Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler, and various birds […]
5 events,
Julian of Norwich retreat at Holland House
6th – 8th May: Julian of Norwich Retreat: Oneing – Radical union is what we are made for. Led by Rev Dr Nikki Moon Come and immerse yourself in Julian's teachings and insights on how we are ‘Oned’ with the Beloved. There is also an opportunity to celebrate the 652nd anniversary of Julain’s Revelations with […]
Working week at the Othona Community, Essex
Spring Working Week Tue 6 May — Fri 9 May 2025 Join us for a busy week of practical tasks
6 events,
Story-telling retreat at Whalley Abbey
“The Swift Flight of the Sparrow” – a story-telling retreat about St. Paulinus, Apostle of the North A retreat that explores the key moments from St Paulinus’ life and how these stories of faith and mission still speak to us today.
9 events,
Julian of Norwich festival in Norwich
Julian Festival 2025 Friday May 9th 2025 Mass at St Julian’s Church 17.00 Breaking the Habit: The Allure of Nuns in Storytelling 19.00 National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, Norwich Saturday May 10th 2025 Eucharist at St Julian’s Church led by Fr Richard Stanton 10.30-11.30 'Reception of new Companions (CJN) and renewal of vows'. Refreshments at Julian […]
Creative retreat at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Reigniting Your Creative Spark Leaders: Val Freeman and Dan Freeman If God is the Great Creator and we are made in God`s image, why is being creative sometimes so hard? Why is any sort of creative expression so difficult to prioritise and protect? How do we cope with doubt and self criticism in our artistic life? We will […]
Sacred nature retreat at Hilfield Friary
“Reconnecting to sacred nature 1” 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: 1 To help participants develop […]
Vocations weekend at St Michael’s Convent
Vocations Weekend A weekend of reflection and sharing suitable for those who are exploring the possibility of a vocation to Religious Life. May 9-11
HerAgeing retreat at the Coach House Kilmuir
HerAgeing Retreat Space is available for one shared ensuite bedroom only and one non-resident (please see tariffs in the leaflet).
Silent retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
Heart Beat of the Land Fri 9 May — Sun 11 May 2025 A silent retreat - Honouring the Potency of Life
7 events,
Bede Griffiths Conference at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre
with David Cole of Waymark Ministries Bede Griffiths Conference - an in person and online Retreat An in-person and online conference with teaching from speakers across the world about Bede Griffiths and his influence today. May13th is the feast day of Bede Griffiths.
0 events,
1 event,
Springwatch at the Othona Community West Dorset
Springwatch Thu 15 May — Sun 18 May 2025 Walks and talks to help us really SEE the natural world
4 events,
Ordering desire retreat at the House of Prayer
Ordering Desire Led by Maria Manuela Silva Desire motivates, inspires and shapes us - for better or for worse. Scripture has much to say about desire: God’s and our own. This weekend is an invitation to join us in exploring desire through the lens of the Lord’s Prayer: those few short lines Christians have […]
Residential retreat at the Community of St Mary the Virgin
Who do you think you are? Finding our identity in Christ With Fr John-Francis Friendship TSSF ‘Who am I, O God and who are you?’ was a question St Francis of Assisi repeated one night in prayer and the matter of identity will be the subject of this retreat. In 2016 Archbishop Justin discovered […]
5 events,
IGR at Penhurst Retreat Centre
6 Night Silent Individually Guided Retreat Leaders: Maureen Stringer and Chris Doust Come and deepen your relationship with God on this silent individually guided retreat (IGR). You will have the time and opportunity to pay attention to God and be more aware of his work in your life, to pray and reflect on your life and to consider […]
6 events,
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.
8 events,
Icon painting Retreat at Launde Abbey
Icon Painting Retreat Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings.
Gardening Retreat at Launde Abbey
Gardening Retreat: ‘May God bless the work of our hands’ Join us for daily worship, gardening, and reflective sessions in the peaceful community atmosphere of Launde Abbey.
Enneagram Retreat at Holland House
19th – 21st May: Enneagram Introduction – A Spiritual Journey of Self Awareness Holland House Bursary Scheme: We can give up to 25% off at your request if our retreats are too expensive for you. Please contact reservations@hollandhouse.org to book. If you need a more generous bursary, please email the Warden, Helen Stanton via warden@hollandhouse.org
Birdwatching Retreat with Even Sparrows
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. Mark and Sheila Winter are leading one of their special Even Sparrows retreats […]
8 events,
10 events,
Craft Week at Hilfield Friary
Come along and enjoy the week with like-minded crafters. Bring old projects to finish and try new ones with friends, drink lots of tea and laugh a lot! The suggested donation for the week is £260 to include all food and accommodation. If you would like to arrive on Tuesday 20th June to relax before you […]
3-day silent retreat at the Bield at Blackruthven
Multiday Silent Retreat - May 21-23rd May 2025 Why silence? Most people have a yearning for tranquillity and peace. By taking part in a silent retreat, you will have the opportunity to draw back from the normal routines and busyness of life to reflect and allow space for new encounters.
9 events,
11 events,
Space to Breathe retreat at Holy Rood House
Space to breathe: Time Out for Young Climate Activists Led by Jo Musker-Sherwood
John Bell Retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
John Bell: Spiritual mentors from holy scripture 23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025 A fair proportion of the Bible is taken up with stories of historical figures who were shaped by their faith in different ways. Some became courageous, some reclusive, some provocative, some affirmative. In this retreat we will look at the lives […]
Essex Green Weekend at the Othona Community, Essex
Essex Green Weekend Join us for this weekend to find out how we can influence Climate Change
7 events,
Silent Retreat at Shallowford House
Stepping out of the noise and finding the quiet Dates: May 24th – 26th Cost – £242 Bursary funding available – please call the office for more information. Is your normal day packed with “stuff”,
8 events,
Icon Painting Retreat at the Franciscan Centre, Ladywell
Icon Workshop- Painting and Prayer with Sr Annette Lawrence A prayerful experience of painting an icon of your own. Each day includes input about icons, a meditation on an icon and painting your own icon with plenty of instruction and demonstrations. All are welcome – artistically talented or not!
4 events,
Spiritual Accompaniers’ retreat at Holland House
27th – 30th May: The Other Presence A Retreat for Spiritual Accompaniers with the Emmaus Road story. Led by Nick Helm Holland House Bursary Scheme: We can give up to 25% off at your request if our retreats are too expensive for you. Please contact reservations@hollandhouse.org to book. If you need a more generous bursary, […]
5 events,
Board Games at the Othona Community West Dorset
Othona Circle of Meeples - Board Games Getaway Wed 28 May — Sun 1 Jun 2025 A 4 night holiday packed with tabletop games and shared experiences
6 events,
Julian of Norwich retreat at Whalley Abbey
Julian of Norwich Retreat An retreat offering the opportunity to spend time with Julian of Norwich; her life, her message and her meaning to you.
9 events,
Silent Retreat at St Katharine’s Parmoor
May 30 @ 10:30 am - May 31 @ 4:00 pm Silence is Golden – a silent retreat led by Ian Pearce St Katharine's Retreat House, Parmoor. RG9 6NN £121 – £135