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SUMMARY:IGR at the Franciscan Centre\, Ladywell
DESCRIPTION:September 20\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – September 27\, 2026 @ 10:00 am\nIndividually Guided Retreat\n\nThe Franciscan Centre Ashstead Lane\, Godalming\, United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the noise and haste of your everyday life and into the quiet beauty of the Franciscan Centre Ladywell in the heart of Surrey. \nEach day you will be accompanied by a trained spiritual director. \n\n£550
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/igr-at-the-franciscan-centre-ladywell-6/
LOCATION:Franciscan Centre\, Ladywell\, Ashtead Lane\, Godalming\, GU7 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IGR (Individually Guided Retreat),Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Franciscan Centre%2C Ladywell":MAILTO:franciscancentre@ladywell.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T113332Z
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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:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260227T161415Z
CREATED:20260227T161415Z
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SUMMARY:Colours of autumn retreat at Holy Rood House
DESCRIPTION:September 25th – 27th\n‘The Colours of Autumn – Still life and meditation’\nLed by Phill and Susie Hopkins\n… using items from the garden and our surroundings\, being creative\, exploring how artists\nuse still life …
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/colours-of-autumn-retreat-at-holy-rood-house/
LOCATION:Holy Rood House\, 10 Sowerby Road\, Thirsk\, Yorkshire\, YO7 1HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Rood House":MAILTO:enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260228T163844Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wandering retreat at Whitchester Christian Centre
DESCRIPTION:During this special Season of Creation\, Julia invites us to come together to discover the riches of the practice of ‘sacred wandering’ – a practice which can open us to deeper encounter with the Divine through the sacred Book of Nature. We will enjoy space to learn about and explore the practice out in our beautiful grounds\, share our experience through times of spiritual conversation and celebrate together gathered around the warmth of fire and under canopy of the stars. \nJulia Ling-MacDonald is a spiritual director\, facilitator and retreat leader with particular interest in the interplay between Ignatian spirituality\, cosmology\, ecology\, creativity and embodied practice
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/sacred-wandering-retreat-at-whitchester-christian-centre/
LOCATION:Whitchester Christian Centre\, Borthaugh\, Hawick\, TD9 7LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Whitchester Christian Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@whitchester.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T110409Z
CREATED:20251016T110409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T110409Z
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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
CREATED: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:20260928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184053Z
CREATED:20260825T184053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T184053Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Craft day at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/soul-craft-day-at-the-greenhouse-at-barnes-close/
LOCATION:Greenhouse at Barnes Close\, Chadwich Manor Estate\, Bromsgrove\, W Midlands\, B61 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Quiet Day
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T150000
DTSTAMP:20251016T104829Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day at Penhurst Retreat Centre
DESCRIPTION:Mon 28 Sep \nQuiet Garden Day\n  \nJay Ashworth \n  \n 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/quiet-garden-day-at-penhurst-retreat-centre-3/
LOCATION:Penhurst Retreat Centre\, Penhurst\, Nr Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Penhurst Retreat Centre":MAILTO:info@penhurst.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T103759Z
CREATED:20260612T103759Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Day at Holland House
DESCRIPTION:28th Sep 2026: Create Art Ministry; Creative Connections Building Faith ‘Walking in Faith’\nTheme: ‘Walking in Faith’. Proverbs 3:5-6 & Psalm 25:4-5 Monday 28th September 2026 When we enter the creative process\, we enter a place of connection with God who made all things. We learn to be still\, ask questions and listen for God’s heart for us\, the creative ways in which…
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/creative-day-at-holland-house/
LOCATION:Holland House\, Main Road\, Cropthorne\, Worcs\, WR10 3NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Holland House":MAILTO:enquiries@hollandhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20251108T094954Z
CREATED:20251108T094954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T094954Z
UID:10004434-1790586000-1790780400@promotingretreats.org
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
CREATED:20260612T113558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T113558Z
UID:10005292-1790586000-1790866800@promotingretreats.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T130000
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260228T160441Z
CREATED:20260228T160441Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
CREATED:20260505T144653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T144653Z
UID:10005186-1790607600-1790776800@promotingretreats.org
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:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T164422Z
CREATED:20260826T164422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164422Z
UID:10005503-1790670600-1790694000@promotingretreats.org
SUMMARY:Quiet day for singles at Quiet Waters Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:29th Sep 26\n\n\nEncountering God: A day for singles\n\n\nSheila Jacobs\n\n\n9:30-4pm\n\n\n£65 day guest\n\n\nIn main house
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/quiet-day-for-singles-at-quiet-waters-retreat-house/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House\, Flixton Road\, Bungay\, Suffolk\, NR35 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T124919Z
CREATED:20260612T124919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T124919Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Day at St Columba's House
DESCRIPTION:September 29\, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nBeyond the Face: Seeing and Being Seen in Portraits\nMaybury Hill\, Woking\, GU22 8AB\n\n\n\n\n“Beyond the Face” explores how\, with the right intent\, portraits can become a window into the subject’s soul. \n\nStephen shares a simple approach to help us connect with others and see ourselves more clearly. Building on this\, he reflects on what it means to be seen by the face of God in Christ. The day includes practical examples\, opportunities to try portrait work and space for quiet reflection. Lunch Included. \nLed by: Rev Stephen Girling Vicar of Thorpe
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/quiet-day-at-st-columbas-house-6/
LOCATION:St Columba’s House\, Maybury Hill\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU22 8AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="St Columba's House":MAILTO:admin@stcolumbashouse.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T164457Z
CREATED:20260826T164457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164457Z
UID:10005504-1790758800-1790778600@promotingretreats.org
SUMMARY:Quiet day at Quiet Waters Retreat House
DESCRIPTION:30th Sep 26\n\n\nWellbeing Day\n\n\nChristine Lynch\n\n\n10.15-3.30pm\n\n\n£30 day guest\n\n\nCreative Cabin\, Bring a packed lunch
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/quiet-day-at-quiet-waters-retreat-house/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House\, Flixton Road\, Bungay\, Suffolk\, NR35 1PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20240615T051139Z
CREATED:20240615T051139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T051139Z
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SUMMARY:Evening meditation at The Abbey\, Sutton Courtenay
DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Meditation\nEvery Wednesday 07:15pm to 08:00pm\n\nWe’re delighted to host a weekly Heartfulness Meditation session in our beautiful Library. \nThese sessions are always free of charge and you can also continue at home with support. Available now in 160 countries worldwide supported by volunteers.  Heartfulness meditation is based on ancient Raj Yoga but simplified for the times we live in. At its core is the soft and subtle energy of yogic transmission. It helps to clear the weight of the day and to relax into the meditation. \nFind out more from rosalindpearmain@heartfulness.uk or www.heartfulness.org.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/evening-meditation-at-the-abbey-sutton-courtenay/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Abbey Sutton Courtenay\, The Green\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 4AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Abbey Sutton Courtenay":MAILTO:welcome@theabbey.uk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073652Z
CREATED:20260729T073652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T073652Z
UID:10005382-1790791200-1790800200@promotingretreats.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Course at Sarum College
DESCRIPTION:The Courage to Care: Francis and Clare of Assisi for Today\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the lives and legacies of Francis and Clare of Assisi\, with an eye to understanding their spiritual maturation and how we can learn from them for wising living today. We will use the book\, The Courage to Care: Wisdom from Assisi to guide our learning. We will cover topics including spiritual discontent\, metanoia\, intentional community\, Clare’s contemplative method\, and living with generosity of spirit. Our 90-minute online sessions will include about 30 minutes of presentation\, with 30-40 minutes of conversation\, and a final summary with time for Q and A. Reflective prompts in The Courage to Care will guide your integration of course materials. No previous knowledge required. 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/franciscan-course-at-sarum-college-2/
LOCATION:Sarum College\, 19 The Close\, Salisbury\, Wiltshire\, SP1 2EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Online retreat/event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarum College":MAILTO:info@sarum.ac.uk
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