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SUMMARY:Walking retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Walking Week: Town and Country\n\nNature\nWalking\n\n22nd September 2026 to 28th September 2026\nLed walks taking in historic towns as well as gorgeous countryside
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/walking-retreat-at-the-othona-community-west-dorset-2/
LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\, Coast Road\, Burton Bradstock\, Dorset\, DT6 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Othona Community%2C West Dorset":MAILTO:mail@othona-bb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T160000
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SUMMARY:Poetry retreat at Rydal Hall
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary Poetry\n\nSeptember 28th and 29th 2026\nLeader: Robert Harrison\n£330 to include all tutoring\, food and accommodation \nThis is a two day course which covers the rise of the arts and literary movement called modernism. Taking the book by Julia Kristeva poetry and revolution as our inspiration We can see how poetry was changed in the hands of the artists of the 19th Century.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/poetry-retreat-at-rydal-hall/
LOCATION:Rydal Hall\, Rydal\, Ambleside\, Cumbria\, LA22 9LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Rydal Hall":MAILTO:mail@rydalhall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Residential retreat at the Poiema Community
DESCRIPTION:Residential Retreat\nA 5-day\, 4-night individual retreat with the Community.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/residential-retreat-at-the-poiema-community-10/
LOCATION:Poiema Community and Retreat House\, The Vicarage\, Loweswater\, Cumbria\, CA13 0RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Poiema Community and Retreat House":MAILTO:info@poiema.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20251108T094954Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass retreat at Whalley Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Refiner’s Fire – Fused Glass Creative Retreat\n\nGoogle Calendar  ICS\n\n\nA chance to explore what the art of fusing glass can teach us about God’s care for us\, and how brokenness can be transformed into beauty through surrender. Create and keep two pieces of fused glass.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/fused-glass-retreat-at-whalley-abbey/
LOCATION:Whalley Abbey\, The Sands\, Clitheroe\, Lancashire\, BB7 9SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Whalley Abbey":MAILTO:office@whalleyabbey.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T113558Z
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SUMMARY:Story-telling retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Stories by Candlelight\n\nCreative\nFamily\n\n28th October 2026 to 1st November 2026\nLantern-making and craft activities by day\, hot chocolate\, log fires and storytelling by night. All ages welcomed.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/story-telling-retreat-at-the-othona-community-west-dorset/
LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\, Coast Road\, Burton Bradstock\, Dorset\, DT6 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Othona Community%2C West Dorset":MAILTO:mail@othona-bb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T053500Z
CREATED:20260424T053500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T053500Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching retreat with Even Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:LOOK AT THE BIRDS at Kilmalieu\n\nDate: Mon\, 28th Sep 2026 17:00 \nKilmalieu 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. \nReverend Dale Hanson will be leading this special Even Sparrows retreat at Kilmalieu which is timed for the best of Scottish wildlife watching in autumn. Dale is an accomplished bird photographer and is keen to share his expertise. We will enjoy times of contemplative Christian worship\, guided birdwatching walks and reflections on some of the birds featured in the Bible\, such as doves\, eagles\, the raven and owl. \nKilmalieu is managed by the Abernethy Trust and occupies a stunning position on the shore of Loch Linnhe\, south of Fort William. It is a renovated eighteenth-century hunting lodge with a mixture of comfortable single\, twin and family bedrooms. Some bedrooms are en suite\, others have dedicated or shared toilets and showers. Food is home-made and consistently praised for its quality. Guests have access to a small library\, art room\, lounge and gym and are free to explore the estate\, where otters\, seals\, butterflies\, lichens\, ferns and many other aspects of nature can be enjoyed. \nPRICE: From 480 pounds per person for 4 days full board. \nContact Abernethy website to book your place. Go to https://abernethy.venue360.me/public/events
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/birdwatching-retreat-with-even-sparrows-2/
LOCATION:Holy Island\, Lindisfarne
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Even Sparrows":MAILTO:evensparrows@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T150000
DTSTAMP:20250821T060529Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching retreat at Abernethy Kilmalieu
DESCRIPTION:Jesus told his followers to ‘look at the birds of the air’ and at Kilmalieu we are blessed with a remarkable range of birds. From tiny goldcrests to majestic golden and white-tailed eagles … there is a rich variety of mountain\, moorland\, woodland and shoreline birds to see\, hear\, enjoy and learn from. \nDuring the retreat we will enjoy times of contemplative Christian worship\, guided birdwatching walks and reflections on some of the birds featured in the Bible. For those who are interested\, Dale will provide guidance and tips for wildlife photography along the way – and will do this in a way that will add to the retreat for all. \nThe guided birdwatching walks are suitable for complete beginners\, but there will also be plenty to interest experienced birders too.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/birdwatching-retreat-at-abernethy-kilmalieu-2/
LOCATION:Abernethy Kilmalieu\, Kilmalieu\, Fort William\, Highland\, PH33 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260228T160441Z
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SUMMARY:Icons retreat at Sheldon Retreat Centre
DESCRIPTION:Share the Joy (Sep)\nAndrea Chance\nAn encounter with lcons
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/icons-retreat-at-sheldon-retreat-centre/
LOCATION:Sheldon Retreat\, Sheldon Lane\, Doddiscombsleigh\, Devon\, EX6 7YT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheldon Retreat":MAILTO:welcome@sheldonretreat.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T144653Z
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SUMMARY:Angel's Question retreat at Parcevall Hall
DESCRIPTION:September 28 @ 4:00 pm – September 30 @ 3:00 pm\nThe Angel’s Question\n\n\nThe Angel’s Question 28-30 September led by Revd Dilly Baker. ‘Where have you come from and where are you going?’ This timeless question posed by the angel to Hagar in \n\n£235.00
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/angels-question-retreat-at-parcevall-hall/
LOCATION:Parcevall Hall\, Skyreholme\, Skipton\, North Yorkshire\, BD23 6DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Parcevall Hall":MAILTO:admin@parcevallhall.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260228T102843Z
CREATED:20260228T102843Z
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SUMMARY:Stillness retreat at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
DESCRIPTION:Karen Stefanyszyn and Chris Blakeley: Finding Stillness Retreat\n\n1st October 2026 – 2nd October 2026\n\n\nThis retreat is about helping you to more habitually find a place of calm within you that has you able to be less reactive and more aware of your choices in life. \nRun over 2 days for small groups of up to 8 people and facilitated by 2 experienced coaches. It will give you the opportunity to find real space in your life\, to reconnect to what really matters to you and equip you with simple everyday practices that help you strengthen and maintain and inner peace and stillness in the face of whatever life throws at you.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/stillness-retreat-at-the-royal-foundation-of-st-katharine/
LOCATION:Royal Foundation of St Katharine\, 2 Butcher Row\, London\, London\, E14 8DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Foundation of St Katharine":MAILTO:info@rfsk.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T113423Z
CREATED:20260612T113423Z
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity retreat at the Othona Community West Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Building a Neurodiverse Community\n\nQuestion & Explore\n\n1st October 2026 to 4th October 2026\nA chance for adults of all neurotypes to meet and explore together
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/neurodiversity-retreat-at-the-othona-community-west-dorset/
LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\, Coast Road\, Burton Bradstock\, Dorset\, DT6 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Othona Community%2C West Dorset":MAILTO:mail@othona-bb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T110440Z
CREATED:20251016T110440Z
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SUMMARY:Renewal retreat at Rydal Hall
DESCRIPTION:“A Buffalo’s Journey” Past – Present – Future\n\nOctober 2nd 3rd 4th 2026\nLeaders: Warren Cowan + 3 others\n£660\, including room\, all tutoring and materials\, lunch\, dinner and refreshments on day one\, breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and refreshments on day two and breakfast\, lunch and refreshments on day three. \nThe full course is designed to help participants understand what’s been holding them back\, reconnect with who they are now\, and gain clarity on where they’re heading.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/renewal-retreat-at-rydal-hall-3/
LOCATION:Rydal Hall\, Rydal\, Ambleside\, Cumbria\, LA22 9LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Rydal Hall":MAILTO:mail@rydalhall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20251016T093539Z
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SUMMARY:Open Door Training weekend at the House of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Open Door Retreat: Training Retreat Weekend\n\nFri\, 2 Oct 202619:00  Sun\, 4 Oct 202615:00\nThe House of Prayer (map)\n\n\nLed by: Tina Quinn and Sarah van Wely \n “Listen\, I am standing at the door knocking.  If you hear my voice and open the door\, I will come in and eat with you\, and you with me.”  Revelation 2: 20 \nThis weekend training retreat is for those interested in leading an Open Door Retreat in their parish\, pastoral area or other environment. Also\, for those seeking to refresh their experience of ODRs.  The weekend will be experienced on two levels: firstly\, you will have authentic experience as a retreatant\, and secondly\, thorough guidance on facilitating/leading an ODR.  All materials will be provided. Participants should have knowledge of Ignatian spirituality\, some training and experience in spiritual direction\, and ideally attend as pairs with the person with whom they hope to facilitate. ODRs are always facilitated in pairs. \nThe Open Door Retreat (ODR) was designed in 1980 by two sisters of the Cenacle Community.  Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola it is a creative\, flexible\, prayer journey and a wonderful way to make space for reflection ‘in daily life’. It is gentle and non-threatening\, and suitable for all who want to enhance and deepen their relationship with God. The Open Door Retreat involves a (one and a half to -two-hour) weekly session for nine weeks. Sessions are experiential in nature and include music\, art\, poetry\, reflection\, and sharing – firstly from the ‘team’ of two\, and gradually from participants.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/open-door-training-weekend-at-the-house-of-prayer/
LOCATION:House of Prayer\, East Molesey\, 35 Seymour Road\, East Molesey\, KT8 0PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Prayer":MAILTO:admin@christian-retreat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20251120T084838Z
CREATED:20251120T084838Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063321Z
CREATED:20260424T063321Z
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong and meditation retreat at the Othona Community Essex
DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong\, Meditation & Creative Writing\n\nQi Gong\, Meditation & Creative Writing lead by Peter Jaeger
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/qi-gong-and-meditation-retreat-at-the-othona-community-essex/
LOCATION:Othona Community\, Essex\, East End Road\, Bradwell on Sea\, Essex\, CM0 7PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Othona Community%2C Essex":MAILTO:bradwell@othona.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260227T144127Z
CREATED:20260227T144127Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend retreat at the Dupuis Centre
DESCRIPTION:led by Fr John McGown O Carm \nCost £225
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/weekend-retreat-at-the-dupuis-centre/
LOCATION:Dupuis Centre\, 94 Selly Park Road\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 7LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20250704T062557Z
CREATED:20250704T062557Z
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SUMMARY:Franciscan retreat at the Franciscan Centre\, Ladywell
DESCRIPTION:October 2\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – October 4\, 2026 @ 2:00 pm\nA Retreat with Francis of Assisi – his life and message for today\nThe Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane\, Godalming\, United Kingdom\n\n\nA retreat with Sr Mary-Beth Ingham.\nCome away to the beautiful surroundings of Ladywell\, steeped in God’s creation\, surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty and journey into greater depths with our Creator. \nJesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins captures his experience of the spiritual path when he claims ‘The world is charged with the grandeur of God.’ Throughout his poetry\, Hopkins celebrates the wealth of beauty that surrounds us\, forming a spiritual path of transformation. This retreat focuses on the centrality of Beauty as a pathway to God. In addition to Hopkins\, important Franciscan saints will be our guides: Francis and Clare of Assisi\, Bonaventure of Bagnoregio\, and Blessed John Duns Scotus. As we experience the abundant power of God’s love\, we enter into a transformative dynamic to become artists of beauty in our world. \n\n£220
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/franciscan-retreat-at-the-franciscan-centre-ladywell/
LOCATION:Franciscan Centre\, Ladywell\, Ashtead Lane\, Godalming\, GU7 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Franciscan Centre%2C Ladywell":MAILTO:franciscancentre@ladywell.org.uk
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