Join us for a retreat to reflect on the season of Lent. This guided day retreat will start at 10am (arrivals from 9:45am) and finish with an evening meal at 5:30pm. The day will include a mixture of guided sessions and space for individuals to pray, reflect and spend time listening to God. The cost […]

For Our Led Retreat Days  we are delighted to be able to welcome a range of speakers during the year, to lead us through our day. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided as well as a light two course lunch. There will be a gentle rhythm of prayers in the chapel as well as the […]

An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection – Come for all or part of the day. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. No charge, but donations welcome. 10am – 4pm with Eucharist at 12 noon.

Day of Prayer for Mission Do you have a heart for the nations or do you know mission workers who need prayer support? Come and join us for a day of prayer for the worldwide mission community. No charge but donations towards a light lunch would be appreciated. Residential option is not available Non-residential price: TBC

For Everything There is a Season Joanna Lavelle, a Whalley resident and experienced actress, will be leading this Quiet and Meditative Day which will be looking at the seasons of life’s journey through the medium of poetry, prose and music.

Streams In The Desert 6th March Thursday 9.45am - 3.45pm   Based on the wonderful promises in Isaiah 35, we will explore our experience of going through the desert and help us...

Lenten Liberation   An exploration of the season of Lent as time for us to be set free and to reconnect with both faith and vocation.

Day Retreat: Switch off and be still. A day retreat from 10am until 3.30pm begins with a short time of worship on the theme of digital detox. From 10am until 3.30pm.

NHS Wellness Days - Days set aside specifically for NHS staff to spend a day at the Bield, slow down, relax and unwind.  You will be able to opt in or out from various activities as seems right for you. Cost £65 To Book email info@bieldatblackruthven.org.uk

Art of Deep Self Care A one day retreat to pause, reflect and simply be - with Sian Alcock

Junior Garr and The Spirituals: Gospel music and Prayer 8th March 2025, 10:15 - 16:00 Join this day led by Junior as he helps us explore how the rich spiritual anthems can enliven our call to Christian Prayer today. We are thrilled that The Spirituals have a close relationship with RFSK and so it is […]

We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2024. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life. You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project […]

9:45 am – 3:30 pm These are led by Rev Evelyn Bone and she leads us through a gentle day of devotion, quiet time and worship. There is the opportunity to meet one to one and engage in a few prayerful activities. The cost is £26 which includes lunch and refreshments. The day runs from 9.45am to […]

Private Retreat Day   No progarmme, just spend a day with God at Wydale Cost: £21.00 including lunch and refreshments

Our Individual Quiet Days  are an opportunity to spend time in quiet in prayer, in our chapel, library and lounge. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided as well as a light two course lunch. There will be a gentle rhythm of prayers held in the chapel as well as the opportunity to have time […]

14th March: Introduction to Art Journaling with Jenna Burne Are you frustrated that you can’t prioritise time for personal prayer and worship? Whilst perhaps at the same time feeling guilty about doing other things, such as arts and crafts?  Let me show you how to harness the power of your creative playfulness to deepen your […]

You did not choose me but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit. John 15:16 Men – how is your spiritual fitness? Do you even think about it? Jesus grows spiritual fitness in his disciples. He proclaims good news, freedom, and release from the things that are toxic to our spirit. […]

Come and breathe deep for a day! Drawing, writing, walking, praying, painting, reading, alpaca whispering, knitting, crafting, running, meditating, crafting, chilling... whatever you like to do, bring it! We frame our time with a simple scriptural reflection, and invite you to use the house and the grounds as you like. Bring your own lunch, all […]

Pilgrims of Hope Leader: Fiona Bower An invitation to journey together towards a future based on hope, love, mercy and friendship. Taking inspiration from Psalm 84:5 `Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage` we will explore the calling to be pilgrims in a world where many are in crisis […]

Creative Lent Day Led by Helen Warwick

Quiet Day - ‘The Interior Journey – Heart and Soul’ Thursday March 20th 2025 Led by: Bob Morley The cost is £10 which includes refreshments and a soup and sandwich lunch. Theme: ‘The Interior Journey – Heart and Soul’

The Sacredness of Grief with Mary West This quiet day invites participants to explore grief as a potential “holy visitor” and uncover its hidden gifts.

Day of Prayer for Growth and Renewal   The churches, schools and chaplaincies of the diocese are called to a year of focused prayer for growth and renewal in 2025. This is one of five facilitated days at Whalley Abbey offered for individuals and groups to join to pray for their own context.

Creative Day for Lent 'Finding our Creative Voice' View leaflet

Held in God's Gaze: Oscar Romero Bishop Jill and Father Nicholas Heale host this event with a deep dive into the life and witness of Oscar Romero

The Miracles of Jesus A study day - what is the relevance today of God's miracles? Explore this and other questions together Led by: Rev'd Mark Carey, Vicar of Christchurch Bridlington Cost: £30.00 including lunch and refreshments

Holding Space - Vessel Making March 26th March 2025 Holding Space The practice of ‘Holding space’ refers to the act of being fully present. A conscious effort to maintain a safe accepting environment, free from distractions, where you can listen attentively to the other be that someone else or the still small voice of God. After […]

Reflect and Create A Reflective Crafting Quiet Day

"Listen and attend with the ear of your heart"A Retreat Day with St Benedict, led by Archdeacon Gavin Kirk28th March 10am to 4pm Booking: Edenham Regional House£16 per person (BYO lunch)Email: edenhamofice@gmail.comTel: 01778 591358

Climbing the Mountain A Study Day for Lent based on Dante’s Purgatorio with The Revd Dr Claire Honess (Vicar of Whitkirk)  formerly Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Leeds Cost: £40 including lunch and refreshments Dante’s Comedy is not only one of the great works of Western literature but also an inspiring work of Christian devotion, […]

31st March, 7th April, 14th April - Lent quiet days The full cost of the day is payable upon booking and the cost per person is £32 this includes refreshments throughout the day and light lunch.

Spring Renewal Day   An opportunity to come together for worship, teaching and prayer. Led by: Ruth Crompton. Ruth is a retired Methodist Minister, a spiritual director and a regular leader of Wydale events. Cost: No charge - donations for lunch are welcome but not required

Spiritual Experiences A Quiet Day to consider spiritual experiences

2nd Apr: A Quiet Day with St Scholastica led by Revd Sister Alison Fry OSB A Quiet Day with St Scholastica As the sister of the more famous St Benedict of Nursia, St Scholastica inevitably got the job of being the founder of, and patron to, Benedictine nuns. However, the single recorded story about her […]

The Lord's Prayer   The Archbishop of York leads a Quiet Day on this most familiar of prayers: Led by: Stephen Cottrell Cost: £30.00 including lunch and refreshments

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