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SUMMARY:Autumn sabbatical at Kinnoull Monastery
DESCRIPTION:October 12 @ 5:00 PM – November 26 @ 10:00 AM\nAutumn Sabbatical\nSt Mary’s Monastery\, Hatton Road\, Kinnoull\, PH2 7BP\n\n\nSeven-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 of Kinnoull Monastery\, overlooking the River Tay in Perth. Rooted in the spiritual tradition of the Church and attentive to the needs of the … \nRead More
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/autumn-sabbatical-at-kinnoull-monastery/
LOCATION:Kinnoull Monastery\, Hatton Road\, Kinnoull\, Perth\, PH2 7BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Kinnoull Monastery":MAILTO:info@kinnoullmonastery.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260227T093651Z
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SUMMARY:Tolkein and Lewis retreat at Abernethy Kilmalieu
DESCRIPTION:Adventure and Friendship: insights in following Jesus from Lewis and Tolkien
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/tolkein-and-lewis-retreat-at-abernethy-kilmalieu/
LOCATION:Abernethy Kilmalieu\, Kilmalieu\, Fort William\, Highland\, PH33 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T055621Z
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SUMMARY:Centring Prayer retreat at the House of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Resting in Presence: An Intensive Journey into Centering Prayer\n\nSun\, 18 Oct 202618:00  Sun\, 25 Oct 202610:00\nThe House of Prayer (map)\n\n\nLed by Jill Benet \nThis eight-day intensive retreat provides a profound opportunity to deepen your practice of Centering Prayer within a small community committed to silence\, solitude\, and presence. Rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition and inspired by the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating\, the retreat invites participants to rest in an environment\, of prayer\, silence\, and transformation\nIntensive retreats provide the space to settle deeply into the contemplative life. There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer\, as well as teaching input\, Lectio Divina\, and Contemplative Liturgy. Time outside of group sessions will be held in silence\, with ample opportunity for personal reflection\, rest\, creative activities or walking in nature. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your practice or to make space to listen more fully to the quiet voice within\, this retreat invites you to open to the Divine—not through effort\, but through presence.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/centring-prayer-retreat-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:20261019T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T165412Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting and crochet retreat at Shepherds Dene
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URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/knitting-and-crochet-retreat-at-shepherds-dene-2/
LOCATION:Shepherd’s Dene\, Slaley Road\, Riding Mill\, Northumbria\, NE44 6AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Dene":MAILTO:info@shepherdsdene.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260228T094155Z
CREATED:20260228T094155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T094155Z
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SUMMARY:Jesus Prayer retreat at Launde Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Cry of the Broken – A ‘Jesus Prayer’ Retreat\nMonday 19th October @ 4:00 pm – Thursday 22nd October @ 2:00 pm\n\n\nDuring this retreat\, we’ll spend time exploring the Jesus Prayer and praying it together. There will be opportunities for silence\, reflection\, and prayer\, and also for friendship\, conversation\, and laughter. Held in the gracious and loving presence of Christ\, we’ll help one another rediscover the beauty and joy of prayer. Led by Revd Chris Webb. \n\n£474
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/jesus-prayer-retreat-at-launde-abbey/
LOCATION:Launde Abbey\, Launde\, East Norton\, Leicestershire\, LE7 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Launde Abbey":MAILTO:info@launde.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T144724Z
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SUMMARY:Recorder players' retreat at Parcevall Hall
DESCRIPTION:October 19 @ 4:00 pm – October 21 @ 3:00 pm\nRecorder Players Retreat IV\n\n\nRecorder Players Retreat IV – Conductor Hilary Oliver Hilary is an experienced music teacher who has long loved to play the recorder. Hilary plays in a local consort as well \n\n£240.00
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/recorder-players-retreat-at-parcevall-hall-3/
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:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260228T162433Z
CREATED:20260228T162433Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders' Retreat at St Katharine's Parmoor
DESCRIPTION:October 20 @ 5:00 pm – October 22 @ 2:00 pm\nMaking Church Leaders’ Friendships Flourish – a retreat with Sheridan Voysey\n\n£260.00
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/leaders-retreat-at-st-katharines-parmoor/
LOCATION:St Katharine’s Parmoor\, Frieth\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 6NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="St Katharine's Parmoor":MAILTO:office@srpf.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260223T100655Z
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SUMMARY:APR Autumn Retreat at Holy Rood House
DESCRIPTION:The APR autumn retreat will be held at Holy Rood House in Thirsk (N Yorks) from 20-22 October. It will be led by Revd Cameron Butland\, and is entitled\, ‘Walking into Spirituality’\, based on the theme of his forthcoming book. He will be reflecting on the encounters with God that are experienced in our life journeys. \nCameron writes\, ‘Beginning with the stories of Jesus  in the Gospels\, together with the experience of Christians such as St Helena\, St Cuthbert\, St Francis\, George Fox\, John Wesley and contemporary teachers\, we will explore the way in which we can come to discern the Holy Spirit in thin places and in the people we meet.’ \nThe retreat will cost £350 per person (for APR members and for all bookings made before 1st May). Overnight accommodation is in single or twin rooms\, many of which are en-suite; these will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. \n  \nBook your place now on https://promotingretreats.org/news-events-blog/ \n 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/apr-autumn-retreat-at-holy-rood-house/
LOCATION:Holy Rood House\, 10 Sowerby Road\, Thirsk\, Yorkshire\, YO7 1HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="APR":MAILTO:promoting.retreats@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T181750Z
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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-12/
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:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T094906Z
CREATED:20251016T094906Z
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SUMMARY:Praying with our bodies retreat at Launde Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Friday 23rd October\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – Sunday 25th October\, 2026 @ 2:00 pm\nPraying with Our Bodies and the Bible: Reconnecting Our Whole Selves to God\n\n\nJoin Amy Boucher Pye to explore\, through Scripture stories and passages\, how God has designed us to be fully integrated beings – soul\, spirit\, mind and body.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/praying-with-our-bodies-retreat-at-launde-abbey/
LOCATION:Launde Abbey\, Launde\, East Norton\, Leicestershire\, LE7 9XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Launde Abbey":MAILTO:info@launde.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20251120T084914Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T150522Z
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SUMMARY:Cursillo Weekend at Foxhill House
DESCRIPTION:Chester Diocese Anglican Cursillo Weekend\nFriday 23rd – Sunday 25th October – arrivals welcome from 3.30pm A weekend retreat offering the opportunity to pause\, reconnect and be encouraged in faith. The weekend is offered as a gift (see details in event).
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/cursillo-weekend-at-foxhill-house/
LOCATION:Foxhill House\, Tarvin Road\, Frodsham\, Cheshire\, WA6 6XB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Foxhill House":MAILTO:foxhill@chester.anglican.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T104839Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic retreat at Holland House
DESCRIPTION:23rd – 25th Oct 2026: Losing and Finding – A therapeutic retreat\nIn this 48-hour retreat (intended for those with an active therapeutic and/or spiritual accompaniment role)\, we will be focussing on the multi-faceted experience of loss as an integral part of the human condition. Drawing particularly on the work of psychotherapist Francis Weller in his book The Wild Edge of Sorrow\,…
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/therapeutic-retreat-at-holland-house/
LOCATION:Holland House\, Main Road\, Cropthorne\, Worcs\, WR10 3NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland House":MAILTO:enquiries@hollandhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20250821T064016Z
CREATED:20250821T064016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T064016Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching retreat with Even Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:LOOK AT THE BIRDS on Holy Island\n\nDate: Fri\, 23rd Oct 2026 16:00 \nOur 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 continental Europe that include hordes of wintering thrushes. \nThe all-inclusive price is 535 pounds per person for 3 nights full board\, accommodation and retreat fees at Marygate House Retreat Centre on the island. People willing to share a twin room are each entitled to a 60 pound discount. The retreat runs from 4pm on Friday afternoon on 23rd October until 10am on Monday 26th. \nWe will be staying on the island itself at Marygate House – a very comfortable Georgian house with twin bedded rooms that share bathrooms and toilets. The food is home-made and consistently praised for its good quality. We will have exclusive use of the house and its facilities which includes its impressive library about Celtic Christianity. \nIn order to book your room\, please firstly contact me about availability. You will need to send a deposit of 150 pounds which is returnable until 6 weeks before the balance is due. 50% is refundable up until 4 weeks before\, and 25% refundable until 2 weeks to go. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/birdwatching-retreat-with-even-sparrows-4/
LOCATION:Holy Island\, Lindisfarne
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Even Sparrows":MAILTO:evensparrows@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T170043Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn IGR retreat at the House of the Resurrection\, Mirfield
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe pattern of the week is: \nSunday 25th October: arrive during the afternoon in time for Evensong (6.00 pm) This is followed by an informal supper with the Community and afterwards an introductory meeting with the whole group. \nMonday to Saturday: silence is kept. Each retreatant sees one of the guides each day to talk over the previous day’s prayers and gain a sense of direction for the day to come. Other set moments each day the daily Eucharist; times of silent prayer together in the evening (details will be given on the first evening if is happening); and three meals. Apart from these\, there is no other commitment.  No books that must be read\, letters written\, or chores that must be done. There is time simply to pray\, think\, mull over the words of scripture … to do nothing or to do something that helps to clear space for God.  Many people find it helpful to paint\, draw and go for walks – we pray as we are\, not overlooking our imaginations\, our bodies\, our memories\, hopes and fears. \nSaturday evening: There is usually an informal (optional) social gathering to ease out of the silence. \nSunday 1st November: Mattins\, Mass\, breakfast and depart (c. 10.00 am) \nAs you approach the week\, you might be wondering what it will be like.  Inspiring? Challenging?  Restful?  Liberating?   Life-changing?  You might find it any or all of these\, but those who have prayed in this way know without doubt that they have spent a week in God’s company. And that our God is\, as Gerard Hughes says\, a ‘God of surprises’. \nCost: £637 in a standard Retreat House room with shared bathrooms; £723.50 in an en-suite room.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/autumn-igr-retreat-at-the-house-of-the-resurrection-mirfield/
LOCATION:Community of the Resurrection\, Mirfield\, Stocks Bank Road\, Mirfield\, WF14 0BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IGR (Individually Guided Retreat),Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Community of the Resurrection":MAILTO:guests@mirfield.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260228T155735Z
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SUMMARY:R5 retreat at Sheldon Retreat Centre
DESCRIPTION:Read\, Retreat\, Rest\, Relax\, Recuperate \n\n\n\nR5
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/r5-retreat-at-sheldon-retreat-centre-8/
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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