October 12 @ 5:00 PM - November 26 @ 10:00 AM Autumn Sabbatical St Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Kinnoull, PH2 7BP Seven-Week Residential Programme at Kinnoull Monastery October 12 @ 5:00 PM – November 26 @ 10:00 AM This seven-week fully residential programme offers a profound opportunity for prayer, study, reflection, and personal renewal within the peaceful and contemplative setting […]
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7 events,LOOK AT THE BIRDS on Holy Island Date: Fri, 23rd Oct 2026 16:00 Our October retreat on Holy Island is timed for the peak of autumn migration. Our time will be spent on and around the island itself which in the autumn hosts large numbers of waders, duck and geese as well as arriving passerines from […] 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 25th […] Monday 26th October, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 29th October, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Bereavement Challenges: Living With Loss Follow On Retreat Abi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one. The Still Lens: A Contemplative Photography Retreat Monday 26th October @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 29th October @ 2:00 pm This is a Photography and Spirituality retreat based around the premise that the photographer's stance is a way of slowing down and being attentive to the world (as God's sacred text) around and God's presence and proclamation […] October Half Term 26th October 2026 to 30th October 2026 Families Activity Week |
8 events,October 27th, 2026 - 29th, 2026 Spiritual Rest – An introduction to the experience of Ballyvaloo. Mid-Week Package (Two nights) Attuning With Nature - Autumn (Silent Retreat)Short Retreat This retreat will include short inputs on how to use the spaces at Ballyvaloo to support inner silence and be present to the beauty of nature in […] Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st October Silent Conducted Retreat Heart of My Own Heart With Fr John-Francis Friendship, TSSF A four night retreat related to the leader’s book of this title (Canterbury Press, 2024). This Retreat has been organised by the CSMV Associates, but is open to all. From £405 per person Click here for more […] |
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9 events,October 30th to 1st November 'Between the Worlds' - a weekend retreat Led by Revd Jan Berry October 30, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - November 1, 2026 @ 1:45 pm Contemporary Icon Residential Workshop with Renowned Artist Sophie Hacker Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB A two-day ‘contemporary Icon workshop’. Includes accommodation and meals. We begin by exploring the tradition of icon “writing” and how icons serve as windows onto eternity. Participants are […] ‘Coming Home: a Christian-Zen Exploration of Awakening’ weekend retreat Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1 Nov, Ripon College, Oxfordshire This retreat is an invitation to explore two of the world's great stories of homecoming, allowing them to illuminate one another – and to illuminate our own lives: Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son and the […] October 30 @ 4:00 pm - November 1 @ 3:00 pm Heart & Soul Singing Retreat IV Heart & Soul Singing Retreat - Led by Keely Hodgson. Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration. No previous singing experience or the ability to read music required. £235.00 |
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3 events,The colours of retirement Clare Herbert An interactive Retreat Workshop for any point on the retirement transition |
4 events,Multi Day Silent Retreat 3rd to 6th November 2026 10am on day of arrival to 4pm on day of departure Come for as few or as many days as you wish These retreats will introduce ways of stilling yourself and prayer material. There will be the opportunity to meet with a guide each day |
5 events,Thu 5 - Sun 8 November A Sacred Journey - Based on the Sensible Shoes Book Vicki Cottingham View More |
14 events,Longing for God: Individually Guided Retreat Fri, 6 Nov 202619:00 Sun, 8 Nov 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 […] The path that winds before us… Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm. A moment of pause as we travel. A retreat led by Andrew and Wendy Rudd £255 per person ~ includes en-suite accommodation, meals and refreshments. Mary Monfries and Chris Blakeley: Crossroads Retreat 6th November 2026 - 7th November 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 […] Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat Friday 6th November @ 4:00 pm - Sunday 8th November @ 3:00 pm With help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich, Martin Laird and others, we will explore the path of interior surrender, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence. Led by […] 6-8 November 2026 Way of Council on Love and Holding Suffering There are times in life when we are asked to meet what feels too much - grief, uncertainty, pain, or the quiet weight of what we carry alone. And yet, alongside this, there is also love. Where love meets what is hardest to hold. […] LOOK AT THE BIRDS on Holy Island Date: Fri, 6th Nov 2026 16:00 Our last retreat on Holy Island in 2026 is timed for the late autumn. Our time will be spent on and around the island itself where numbers of wintering geese, duck and waders are often at their peak. If the winds turn north […] November 6, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - November 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Praying the Parables The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom A time of reflection led by Christopher Chapman Hope has its roots in a God who is always moving into how things are. The door of hope is open and God steps through it […] |
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7 events,Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community. Rooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice Monday 9th November @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 12th November @ 2:00 pm You might want to be more resilient in the face of exhausting demands. You might be looking for a deeper foundation for your ministry. You might be wrestling with the question: how do I live a […] |
7 events,Personal Residential Retreat including time with a Spiritual Director 10th November 2026 - 11th November 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 […] Quiet Week with Nicky Temple 10th November 2026 to 15th November 2026 Not a silent retreat, but the tranquillity and inspiration you may need |
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8 events,13th-15th Nov 26 Writing Retreat - Fan into Flames Jane Walters 4pm on 13th - 2pm on 15th £300 (full board) £75 day guest In main house Fri 13 - Sun 15 November Embodied Prayer: Reconnecting our Whole Selves to God Amy Boucher Pye November 13 @ 4:00 pm - November 15 @ 3:00 pm Exploring the Enneagram Ⅰ Exploring the Enneagram Ⅰ – Led by Cathy Brown. The focus of the retreat is the enneagram which has its origins in ancient wisdom and provides a psychological and spiritual £385.00 |
7 events,Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th November Silent Conducted Retreat Beginners’ Retreat With Sr Lizzie Ruth, CSMV Our annual and popular Retreat for those looking for guidance on how to make the most of time in Retreat. £112.50 per person – one night ensuite room, full board with additonal lunch on Sunday £102.50 per person – […] |
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10 events,Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community. Mon 16 - Thu 19 November New Directions Jack and Sandra Telfer November 16th, 2026 - 19th, 2026 Wood You Believe – Personal and Ancestral Healing Seminar – Fr. Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk Workshop This seminar will be of special interest to those involved in therapy and health care. It will focus on self care and avoiding burnout as well as many aspects of personal and […] Retreat Conductor: Fr Ryan Green nCR The Pre-Advent Clergy retreat is a silent retreat with daily addresses. It begins with Supper on Monday 16th November, with arrivals any time from 3 pm to settle in. Evensong is at 6 pm and Supper is at 6.45 pm. The retreat ends after breakfast on Friday 20th November. […] Re-Enchanting Our World: A C. S. Lewis and Tolkien Retreat Monday 16th November @ 4:00 pm - Thursday 19th November @ 2:00 pm On this autumn retreat, we will explore how we can be inspired by the stories and other writings of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, alongside Scripture, to recover wonder and beauty, mystery and longing […] The Gift of Rest for Christmas: Renew your energy for life through intentional and effective rest course The course will help you discover the sort of rest you might need right now; physical, mental, emotional, social or spiritual. We will consider all the work you do in life and the extra work involved around Christmas […] (IN SITU) THE BOOK OF RUTH | Based on an incredibly strong woman, the book of Ruth is a treasure chest of gifts. 16-11-26 - 20-11-26 THE BOOK OF RUTH - Based on an incredibly strong woman, the book of Ruth is a treasure chest of gifts. We will dive deep into the text, and swim in its fascinating symbolism. […] |
11 events,The Gift of Rest for Christmas: Renew your energy for life through intentional and effective rest The course will help you discover the sort of rest you might need right now; physical, mental, emotional, social or spiritual. We will consider all the work you do in life and the extra work involved around Christmas for […] |
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10 events,20th-22nd Nov 26 Seasons of the Soul Jennie Fytche 3pm on 20th to 3pm on 22nd £300 (full board) £75 day guest Silence & Stillness - Music & Dance Fri, 20 Nov 202610:00 Sun, 22 Nov 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by: Briji Waterfield A weekend to explore what it means to live a contemplative life. Are our times of prayer an escape? Do the strains of daily life just cause us stress? Or is there a […] November 20 @ 4:00 pm - November 22 @ 3:00 pm Alive - Prayer & Fitness Retreat Alive - Prayer & Fitness Retreat, led by Katherine Hogg and Revd Jenny Savage. This weekend retreat celebrate being active physically and spiritually. They are led by personal trainer and £235.00 November 20 @ 4:00 pm - November 22 @ 3:00 pm Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat 20-22 November led by Dr Helen Reid, Director of Parcevall Hall. This retreat is for people who love reading and talking about books. There will £198.00 |
7 events,November 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - November 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am Individually Guided Retreat The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom 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 […] |
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7 events,Pre-Advent Retreat Wydale Hall (map) An opportunity to take some time out to pause before the baubles and light cloud our view. Led by: Joan Sargent & Rachel Hirst Cost: £224.00 to include full board In His Image: Personality and Prayer Retreat Google Calendar ICS Through guided reflections, prayer and quiet time, we’ll explore how our God-given personality shapes the way we pray and serve the One who calls each of us by name. Film Week 23rd November 2026 to 27th November 2026 Enjoy a variety of classic films whilst sitting around the log fire. |
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9 events,Escape from the run up to Christmas craziness! Join us to craft, chat and learn from one another in a friendly environment. Bring old projects to finish and try new ones with friends, drink lots of tea and laugh a lot! If you would like to arrive on Tuesday 24th November to relax before you start […] Beginners Retreat with the Launde Abbey Community Wednesday 25th November @ 4:00 pm - Friday 27th November @ 2:00 pm The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own […] |
12 events,November 28th to 30th 'Sacred Darkness' - an Advent Retreat Led by Helen Warwick and Revd Sibylle Batten Living Between the Two Advents Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm. The Foxhill Advent Retreat lead by the Reverend David Brewster, Chaplain of Foxhill. £240 ~ includes en-suite accommodation, refreshments and meals. Beginners Retreat with the Launde Abbey Community Friday 27th November @ 4:00 pm - Sunday 29th November @ 2:00 pm The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own […] Advent Working Weekend 27th November 2026 to 30th November 2026 A working weekend heralding the start of Christmas season November 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - November 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Gospel Singing Weekend with Mark De-Lisser Maybury Hill, Woking, GU22 8AB This workshop is for anyone who loves group singing, or for people who have never sung gospel before but would like to try. You can join Mark for this very special […] Advent Workparty the Sheldon team volunteer workparty weekend HerRhythm 27th - 29th November 2026 16:00 on arrival day - 15:00 on departure day A women’s weekend retreat exploring the rhythms of the seasons through meditation, movement, drumming, simple circle dances and expressive arts. A gentle invitation to reflect on your own life, deepen your spirituality and notice the Divine within. No previous experience […] |
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10 events,An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community: A Season Of Longing And Waiting Sunday 29th November @ 3:00 pm - Sunday 6th December @ 4:00 pm We invite you to join the Abbey Community at the start of this Advent. Come as a resident or day guest and shape the retreat as suits you. […] |
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7 events,Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community. Mon 30 November - Fri 4 December Space to Rest Ruth Traynar November 30th, 2026 - December 3rd, 2026 “Season of Mist and Joyful Expectations” – Fr. Brendan Nolan PP (Silent Retreat)Short Retreat Looking towards the dawn of Salvation. Celebration of the Eucharist will take place daily. Fr. Brendan Nolan is a priest of the Diocese of Ferns, Parish Priest of Blackwater, Co. Wexford and former Director of […] November 30 @ 4:00 pm - December 3 @ 3:00 pm Singing Through Advent Retreat Singing Through Advent Retreat 30 November – 3 December led by Revd Mike Leigh. Come for a relaxing time at the beginning of Advent when Mike will lead an exploration £315.00 The Wound of Blessing Angela Tilby Living with Trauma Mon 30th to Fri 4th |
7 events,Retreat - Praying Through Music Google Calendar ICS We will seek ways to God and prayer through the world of sound and stand in awe of God who moves us through music. |
10 events,Waiting, Watching, Awakening: A retreat for Advent Fri, 4 Dec 202619:00 Sun, 6 Dec 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Christopher Chapman The Christian year begins not with the great feasts of Christmas, Easter or Pentecost but with waiting. Advent is in many ways a stark season – a time to be in touch with […] Retreat Conductors: CR Novitiate This silent retreat begins with supper on Friday 4th December, though you are welcome to arrive from 3.00 pm to settle in. Evensong is at 6.00 pm and supper at 6.45 pm. Departure is after lunch on Sunday 6th. A printed programme will not be sent out in advance but […] Would you answer His call? The Diocesan House Of Retreat (map) A vocations retreat December 4, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - December 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Advent Retreat 2026 The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom Join the Franciscan Centre Team for an Advent retreat, in preparation for the incarnation when God chose, out of deep love to become human and live and walk among us in order to draw […] December 4 @ 4:00 pm - December 6 @ 3:00 pm Recorder Players Retreat V Recorder Players Retreat V - Conductor Mary Tyers Mary is a well established teacher and performer who loves tutoring musicians. She also performs regularly with Sounds Historical, the folk duo £240.00 |
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