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Look at the Birds: A Springtime Birdwatching Retreat **2 SPACES AVAILABLE**
£474
Tuesday 7th April @ 4:00 pm – Friday 10th April @ 2:00 pm
We’re delighted to welcome back Reverend Dale Hanson to lead one of this year’s birdwatching retreats at Launde Abbey. Dale regularly co-leads Even Sparrows retreats with Mark Winter on Holy Island and at Kilmalieu, and brings with him many years of ministry experience, a deep Christian faith, and a lifelong passion for birdwatching and wildlife photography. He is always happy to offer practical guidance to those wanting to learn more about observing and photographing birds.
Now in its sixth year, the Launde birdwatching retreat has become a much-loved event. Each retreat reveals how many birds can be seen, heard and learned from in the local area – with another impressive total from last year of 70 species including Tawny Owl, Nuthatch, Goldcrest, Treecreeper, Egyptian Goose and Yellowhammer.
Come and see these birds for yourself, and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship, biblical reflection and guided birdwatching walks.
Reverend Dale Hanson is a recently retired Anglican priest, having served in ministry for nearly 40 years. His vocation has taken him across the UK and internationally, including two periods in Hong Kong, time in France, and most recently to the Falkland Islands, where he served as locum chaplain at Port Stanley Cathedral. Dale is well known in the North East from his time as vicar of St Nicholas Church in Durham – often called “the church in the marketplace.” He now regularly co-leads Even Sparrows retreats with Mark on Holy Island and at Kilmalieu. He is passionate about his faith, an experienced retreat leader and has been an enthusiastic bird watcher and wildlife photographer for most of his life.
EARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 27th January 2026.
Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)
Price includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay.
For any questions, or queries or if you’d like to know more, please call 01572 717254 or alternatively email us: [email protected]
Photos by Dale Hanson:
