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SUMMARY:Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***
DESCRIPTION:This retreat in now fully booked. We are running another Icon Painting Retreat in December. \n\n\n\nThese five-day courses with professional iconographer Peter Murphy are suitable for all levels including beginners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the traditional techniques and ancient methods for producing their own hand-painted icon in the Byzantine style. Each course will concentrate on reproducing either a half-length or head and shoulders icon from a number of prototypes\, including Christ\, The Mother of God and various different saints such as St Francis and St Nicholas. \n\n\n\nOver the week the course members will learn traditional gilding techniques with 24-carat gold leaf for backgrounds and halos and how to make and use egg tempera paint fresh each day from free-range egg yolks and organic mineral pigments.  \n\n\n\nAs the course unfolds and participants settle into the gentle and prayerful daily rhythm of painting and gilding Peter will introduce course members to the fundamental theological principles involved in the creation of an icon\, its spiritual meaning and symbolism. \n\n\n\nAll materials\, including a handmade gessoed Serbian lime wood icon panel\, gold leaf and organic mineral pigments\, stage-by-stage worksheets and the use of specialist gilding tools and professional quality paint brushes are included in the price of the course. \n\n\n\nAll participants need to bring to the course is themselves\, an apron\, a good pair of scissors\, and an open mind. \n\n\n\nPeter Murphy\n\n\n\nPeter Murphy was born in Leeds and was educated at the University of East London. He trained with iconographer Guillem Ramos Poqui in London. He was Vice Chairman of the Society of Tempera Painters and is a member of the British Association of Iconographers. He has been commissioned by a number of churches in the UK and has also been employed by a number of museums and has recently undertaken three major commissions for Hereford Cathedral. For more information about Peter and his work please visit: petermurphyicons.co.uk \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £920 (standard room) or £992 (character room). Additional (Sunday) night: £99.00 |  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. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk \n\n\n\nSome of Peter’s work\, and photos from previous retreats at Launde Abbey: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/iconpaintingretreat-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats
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SUMMARY:Women in the Bible
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBishop Graham Kings will bring to Launde seven paintings of ‘Women in the Bible’ which he and his wife\, Alison\, commissioned Silvia Dimitrova\, a Bulgarian icon writer and painter\, to paint over 17 years. Sarah\, Miriam\, Ruth\, Esther\, Magdalene\, Lydia and Priscilla. He will be exploring them\, interactively and prayerfully\, through biblical commentary\, his expository poetry on them and listening to the anthems written for them by Tristan Latchford\, a composer based in Cambridge. There will be space for personal prayer and creativity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Graham Kings\, in retirement in Cambridge\, is Hon Assistant Bishop\, in the Diocese of Ely. Previously he served as Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion\, Bishop of Sherborne\, Vicar of Islington\, founding Director of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide\, and Vice Principal of St Andrew’s College\, Kabare\, Kenya. He has published books on Kenyan Liturgies\, Theology of Mission\, and Art and Poetry. His website is: https://www.grahamkings.org/ A hyperlinked article on the paintings\, poems\, anthems and a 17 min film is here: https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/women-in-scripture-icons-poems-and-music/ \n\n\n\nChurch Times podcast with painter\, Silivia Dimitrova\, Tristan Latchford and Graham Kings (October 2020) https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2020/2-october/audio-video/podcast/bishop-graham-kings-silvia-dimitrova-and-tristan-latchford-on-nourishing-connections Church Times podcast with Silvia Dimitrova\, Tristan Latchford and Graham Kings\, Oct 2020  \n\n\n\nhttps://vimeo.com/user117401794  17 short videos on Vimeo filmed in Cambridge\, London\, Kabare\, Masada\, Downside\, Rome. \n\n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 24th February 2026Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)  \n\n\n\nPrice 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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place on this retreat:\n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/womeninthebible/
CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices
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SUMMARY:Textiles Retreat: God Is Revealed - Through Strangers\, Signs\, and Sacraments ***FULLY BOOKED***
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Launde Abbey for a creative and reflective retreat exploring the theme of God revealed – through strangers\, signs\, and sacraments. Together we’ll reflect on the season of Epiphany\, finishing with the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Our stitching will take inspiration from these ideas – perhaps stars\, water\, wine or camels. \n\n\n\nThis is a relaxing time of sewing\, short talks\, prayer and poetry\, with space to think and create in a peaceful and friendly setting. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome\, whatever your sewing skill level. You are also welcome to bring your own project to work on. (Please note: sewing machines should have been PAT tested within the last three years.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire is an experienced parish priest and retreat leader who has been leading retreats at Launde Abbey for many years. Claire was also one of the team offering Spiritual Direction (Spiritual Accompaniment) and Mentoring in Southwell & Nottingham Diocese. She has been sewing ever since she can remember – she had her first sewing machine age 9 years and has recently studied for a City and Guilds Patchwork and Quilting Certificate. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £592 (standard room) or £652 (character room) if booked by 17th November 2025Retreat price: £632 (standard room) or £692 (character room)  \n\n\n\nPrice 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. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/textiles-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats
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SUMMARY:The Space: A Creative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the noise of everyday life and enter a space where faith and creativity meet. This retreat invites you to experience and explore the power of improvised music as a way of deepening your spiritual journey. Through guided sessions led by musical collective ‘Epiphany’ you will be encouraged to listen both inwardly and outwardly\, discovering how spontaneous sound can become prayer. Along the way\, you will experience the beauty of sound portraits receiving unique musical expressions that capture the essence of your spiritual story. \n\n\n\nThe retreat weaves together fellowship\, creativity of different kinds\, and worship with music that arises in the moment\, offering a fresh encounter with God’s presence. Whether you are a musician\, a music lover\, or simply curious\, this retreat offers a chance to encounter God through sound in transformative ways. Come ready to listen\, create\, receive and to be renewed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Celtish Concert Performance\n\n\n\nIncluded within the retreat package retreatants will be treated to a special concert performance set in the beauty of Launde Abbey’s medieval Chapel. \n\n\n\nHusband & wife musical duo ‘Celtish’ have toured extensively throughout the UK and beyond. They have appeared twice on Songs of Praise\, giving what the BBC called “A spine-tingling performance.”   \n\n\n\nNigel plays Irish whistles & percussion; Julie (classically trained) plays fiddle; They both sing and write their own songs.  \n\n\n\nAbout Epiphany\n\n\n\nEpiphany is a collective of musicians and artists of various disciplines. Together we offer a range of creative experiences and events including classical music concerts\, ‘The Space’ immersive sessions\, improvisation workshops\, facilitating well-being days and hosting creative retreats\, as well as our unique Sound Portraits; an opportunity to experience an impression of your individuality\, through improvised music and art. \n\n\n\nSeveral of Epiphany’s classical musicians have played in leading orchestras and ensembles throughout the UK and Europe\, others lead Celtic music groups and still others are gifted singers\, songwriters\, composers\, arrangers\, photographers and artists. \n\n\n\nEpiphany have worked in many different contexts: from art galleries to the Houses of Parliament; from charities working with refugees & asylum seekers\, recovering alcoholics/drug addicts and homeless etc. to care homes and hospices; from formal concert venues to community events. We have played for many professional organisations\, including in the education sector. We have also travelled extensively outside of the UK\, including to Sweden\, France\, Belgium\, Northern Ireland\, Hong Kong and Vietnam. \n\n\n\nWe believe that music and the arts can communicate beyond spoken words and has the capacity to engage the listener in creative ways. Music has a role not just to entertain but also to enhance the quality of life itself by bringing space into our fast-paced\, hectic lives\, relieving stress and bringing new perspectives. \n\n\n\nMore information about Epiphany can be found at www.epiphanymusic.org.uk \n\n\n\nRhona Knight\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhona is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde Abbey. She is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. She is currently researching trauma and moral injury in ministry. \n\n\n\nWhat people say about this retreat:‘What a special few days wallowing in wonder\, mystery\, creativity and contemplation amidst community\, beauty and heavenly music!’‘To be on Epiphany’s retreat is to be in safe hands of higher peace and creative energy.’‘The past few days have felt like a very big intake of breath\, jumping deep into creativity and taking new risks with new friends. I’ll be unpacking this for a long\, long while.’‘I had a truly amazing experience at The Space\, and would definitely hope to return for another retreat in the future.’ \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £592 (standard room) or £652 (character room) if booked by 10th November 2025Retreat price: £632 (standard room) or £692 (character room)  \n\n\n\nPrice 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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/the-space-a-creative-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats
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SUMMARY:The 'I Am' Sayings
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Exodus\, Yahweh gives Moses his name – I am who I am. This is picked up in John’s Gospel in what has come to be known as the seven ‘I am’ statements of Jesus … \n\n\n\n\nI am the Bread of Life\n\n\n\nI am the Light of the World\n\n\n\nI am the Door\n\n\n\nI am the Good Shepherd\n\n\n\nI am the Resurrection and the Life\n\n\n\nI am the Way and the Truth and the Life\n\n\n\nI am the Vine\n\n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will pray with and through the I am statements of Jesus in John’s gospel.  Using the textile art of Jane Allen we will engage with each of the I am statements of Jesus in turn. We will also pray with the narrative of the woman at the well using the artwork of Ally Barrett and the words of Jesus: I\, the one speaking to you\, I am He. There will be an invitation to use more traditional ways of praying with the text\, including lectio divina and imaginative contemplation. There will also be the invitation to use various art and craft materials to pray with\, in a way that enables us to connect with God through more creative approaches. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Chris and Rhona Knight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris was a research scientist for many years until he changed direction after completing a PhD in Apologetics\, working in the area of apologetics and teaching doctrine at Lincoln School of Theology. Now retired\, he has more time to enjoy chess\, bird watching and photography. He is married to Rhona and they have three grown sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhona is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde Abbey. She is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. She is currently researching trauma and moral injury in ministry. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 30th September 2025!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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/theiamsayings2025/
CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices,Spiritual Tradition
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SUMMARY:Living\, Breathing\, and Moving: Connecting with God with Our Whole Body
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur bodies are a sacred space and a holy threshold for encountering God and discerning God’s voice and will for our lives. During this four-day retreat\, guests will experience a variety of body-based prayer practices and opportunities to grow in awareness and understanding of how our body’s design and wisdom foster a deep and fulfilling prayer life with God. The retreat is designed for those with limited as well as full movement\, with options of using both the chair or the floor as we pray.  If you would like to use the floor\, please bring your exercise mat with you. \n\n\n\nLed by Hope Stockman and Rhona Knight \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHope is a Spiritual Director\, RYT500\, and experienced whole-body wellness guide who is passionate about curating spaces for others to connect and communicate with God through their bodies in every season of life and to discover the goodness\, the fullness of joy and profound peace that God has designed into each of us. Hope has offered developing direction workshops for the London Center of Spiritual Direction\, coordinates the spiritual formation curriculum for Living Soul Institute and collaborates with Sustainable Faith UK and Revelation Wellness Ministries. \n\n\n\nHope lives in Tervuren\, Belgium with her husband and fourteen-year-old daughter. She loves finding God in all things\, including reading\, meeting new people and exploring God’s creation through nature and travel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhona is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde. She is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 11th August 2025!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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/livingbreathingmovingretreat/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices,Wellbeing Retreats
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