‘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 […]

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 […]

with Sarah Price

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Spring Working Week Tue 6 May — Fri 9 May 2025 Join us for a busy week of practical tasks

“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.

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 […]

“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 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 Space is available for one shared ensuite bedroom only and one non-resident (please see tariffs in the leaflet).

Heart Beat of the Land Fri 9 May — Sun 11 May 2025 A silent retreat - Honouring the Potency of Life

Springwatch Thu 15 May — Sun 18 May 2025 Walks and talks to help us really SEE the natural world

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 […]

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 […]

Rest, reflection, time with God.

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: ‘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.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Space to breathe: Time Out for Young Climate Activists Led by Jo Musker-Sherwood

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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