Events

29th-30th Jun 26 Crossroads Retreat Ann Leitch

Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community.

Fr Oswin and the brothers of the Community welcome you to come and spend some time living in a monastic community, and looking at how the Rule of St Benedict provides instruction on balancing the various parts of life. Through sharing in CR’s worship and prayers, household and garden chores, studying scripture, attending addresses and discussions on […]

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! Suggested donation £260. If you would like to arrive on Tuesday 20th June to relax before you start crafting, please contact Suzi.  There would be a suggested extra […]

Thu 2 - Sun 5 July A Sacred Journey - Based on the Sensible Shoes Book   Vicki Cottingham    

July 6th to 9th  Summer School on the theme of 'Let Justice Flow'

Poetry and creativity Martin & Meg Wroe The poetry of a psalm, the drawing of a prayer

July 6 @ 4:00 pm - July 9 @ 3:00 pm Walk, Rest and Pray Retreat Walk, Rest and Pray Retreat 6-9 July led by Revd Mark and Gill Ireland. In this retreat we shall go walking, delighting in God’s creation and reflecting from the Bible £297.00

Finding Home: Stories of journeys taken, interrupted or longed for 9th to 11th July Thursday 10am to Saturday 6pm Finding ‘home’ – stories of journeys taken and interrupted. Through the embodied art form of Playback Theatre, we will explore places our life journey has taken us and where we have found ‘home’, perhaps in unlikely places. […]

Commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis on 3rd October 1226 this weekend with Br Samuel SSF will examine the significance of Francis for the world today – exploding some myths and exploring some new ideas. Come and be excited! Suggested donation £160.  

Bible Art Journaling: Beauty in Brokenness Friday 10th - Saturday 11th July An overnight (24 hour) creative retreat led by Jo Whittall and Jo Mackriell on 'Beauty in Brokenness'. £170 ~ includes all materials, en-suite accommodation, refreshments and meals.

July 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - July 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Sing a New Song to the Lord - Praying the Psalms The Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane, Godalming, United Kingdom A weekend Scripture Course and Retreat with Brian Purfield On this weekend we will focus on Luke’s account and his distinct perspective on Jesus’ Passion. There […]

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - July 12 @ 3:00 pm Sing to the Lord a joyful song Sing to the Lord a joyful song 10-12 July led by Revd Mike Leigh. This retreat will be a joyful weekend of song. Mike will teach songs using music from £235.00

Nature Making: The Artist’s Way July 13th to the 16th 2026 Leader: Nancy-Violet Downs £525 per person This retreat is a spiritual and creative journey, a cocoon of connection, to ourselves, to each other and to God.

Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community.

Mon 13 - Fri 17 July Nature’s Table Captured in Watercolour   Viv Walkington    

Wild Writing: discovering your inner writer, exploring nature and going deeper in faith

14-18 July 2026 Calligraphy and Spirituality A Retreat with Jane Sullivan Join us this summer for a four day guided calligraphy retreat led by renowned artist-scribe Jane Sullivan. No experience necessary. 

July 15 @ 4:00 pm - July 17 @ 3:00 pm Retreat for Clergy Engaging with Islam and Muslims Retreat for Clergy Engaging with Islam and Muslims 15-17 July led by Bishop Toby Howarth. This retreat offers companionship for reflection and renewal for clergy who live out a calling £198.00

The Strengths of a Leader: Residential Retreat with Roger Bretherton 16th July 2026 - 17th July 2026 The Strengths of a Leader A Two-Day Senior Leadership Residential Retreat with Dr Roger Bretherton The Strengths of a Leader A Two-Day Senior Leadership Residential Retreat with Dr Roger Bretherton The Royal Foundation of St Katharine have been […]

How to live a life without worry in a worrying world: a showing of Love in troubled times Fri, 17 Jul 202619:00  Sun, 19 Jul 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Dr Stefan Gillow Reynolds The Mysticism of Julian of Norwich Julian of Norwich was a solitary from late fourteenth century, living through a time […]

We shall be looking at the work of English-language poets of the 20th and 21st centuries who write from within or in relation to a Christian faith. We will think about how, if at all, faith informs the work of a poet, especially when the work is not overtly about that faith. Poets whose work we’ll be […]

Bereavement Retreat Google Calendar  ICS This gentle weekend retreat is to help people who may be struggling with loss and grief following bereavement of a loved one.

17th – 19th Jul 2026: A Labyrinth Weekend A Labyrinth Weekend, including the building of a permanent labyrinth for Holland House, led by Rev. Rachel Hextall Arrivals from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Includes all meals, refreshments and accommodation Please note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times […]

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - July 19 @ 3:00 pm Retreat for Carers and those who care Retreat for Carers and those who care 17-19 July led by Revd Henriette Howarth. This weekend offers rest and spiritual nourishment to those who live with or care for loved £198.00

Join our 3-day holistic writing retreat at the Abbey from Monday 20th July to Wednesday 22nd July 2026. Are you a busy academic who needs to get away from your desk and out of the home, to somewhere more inspiring so you can focus on your writing?

This July, step away from the noise and into a space where your hands can make, your mind can slow and your soul can breathe. Join us for a 3-day Craft Retreat, offering space to explore your innate creativity. Whether you’re experienced or simply curious, this is an invitation to rediscover the quiet joy of creating, surrounded by […]

Residential Retreat A 5-day, 4-night individual retreat with the Community.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (Retreat) Google Calendar  ICS A retreat with Bishop Jill and some of our giants of faith. We will explore with Jesus what it might mean to learn from their witness and stand taller in faith, hope and love.

Space to Breathe and a Little Waste of Time Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd July - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm A Silent and Creative Retreat with Gill Morgan £230 ~ includes en-suite accommodation, refreshments and meals.

Into the Silent Land: Five-day Silent Retreat Mon 20 - Fri 24 July | from £604 | Launde Abbey, Leics An experiential retreat inspired by Martin Laird's 'Into the Silent Land', exploring the Christian contemplative path of silence, meditation and opening awareness. Discover the peace and presence of God at the heart of your being. […]

Into the Silent Land: Five-Day Meditation Retreat Monday 20th July @ 2:00 pm - Friday 24th July @ 3:00 pm Into the Silent Land offers profound insights for the student of silent prayer but is especially intended for the non-specialist who feels drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. This retreat will be […]

Cyanotype: design, print, make July 23rd & 24th 2026 Led by: Kim Tillier £270, including room, all tutoring and materials, lunch, dinner and refreshments on day one, and breakfast, lunch and refreshments on day two. Experience this fascinating process from its history to creating a finished object.

23 - 26 Jul 2026 The 2026 Fintry Trust Summer School: The Art of Awakening

24th-26th Jul 26 Slow Stitch Retreat Elizabeth Scott 4pm on 26th to 2pm on 26th £270 (full board) £65 In main house

Fri 24 - Sun 26 July Building an Ark: Creativity in Extraordinary Times   Dan and Val Freeman    

Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood - Led by Chine McDonald Monday 27th July - Wednesday 29th July 2026

Wild Worship 27th July 2026 to 31st July 2026 An enchanting chance for both the young and the young-at-heart to dive into the natural world and marvel at the wonders of creation.

We live in challenging times. The church has moved from being central within our communities and national life to the edge. As Christians we sometimes feel like strangers in unfamiliar territory. But this is not the first time the church has been through this kind of experience. It can be seen in the life of […]

The Word was made flesh: Contemplation and the Alexander Technique Thu, 30 Jul 202619:00  Sun, 2 Aug 202615:00 The House of Prayer (map) Led by Margaret Meehan Jesus says that if we keep his word, then he will make his home in us. This retreat explores the incarnational aspects of our daily lives through prayer and the […]

Buttermere Camino Residential Retreat Join with fellow pilgrims in walking the beautiful 11 mile route between the churches of Lorton, Loweswater and Buttermere. A 3-day, 2-night retreat.

Faithful in Small Things 4pm on Friday 31st July - 3pm Sunday 2nd August - arrivals welcome from 3:30pm. A weekend creative space to listen, reflect, stitch, pray and draw closer to God with Karen Herrick. £305 ~ includes en-suite accommodation, refreshments, meals and materials.

Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August Silent Conducted Retreat A Saint for All Seasons: Francis 800 With Fr John-Francis Friendship, TSSF A two night silent conducted retreat reflecting on the the 800th Anniversary of St Francis. £255 per person – two nights, full board, ensuite room. Click here for more information.

31st Jul – 2nd Aug 2026: Practicing resurrection: To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints – led by Nicholas Colloff Practicing resurrection: To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints "Every person is, by nature, a temple of God, created to receive into themselves the glory of God" […]