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  • Flowers Appear on the Earth: Springtime with the Song of Songs

    Join Catherine Williams in a gentle, spacious retreat shaped by the poetry of the Songs of Songs and the promise of spring. Through scripture, silence, worship and creative reflection, listen again for the voice of the Beloved calling you into joy and fruitfulness. An opportunity to slow down, rest and be attentive to life and growth in the emerging season.

    £474

  • Living with Loss

    Abi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one.

    £474

  • The Journey into Oneness: Meditation and the Wisdom of the Cloud of Unknowing – A Weekend Silent Retreat **1 SPACE AVAILABLE**

    Join Chris Whittington to explore the wisdom of The Cloud of Unknowing and The Book of Privy Counselling. Through talks and times of silent meditation, we’ll learn how the practice of resting in loving awareness can open us to the reality that we already live and move in God. Together we’ll discover how this awareness can gently transform our daily lives, relationships, and way of being in the world.

    £350

  • One a Penny, Two a Penny, Hot Cross Buns: A Hot Cross Bun–Making Reflection ***FULLY BOOKED***

    Join Launde Abbey’s Deputy Warden, Revd Anna Walker, for a day of baking and reflection. Under the expert guidance of Launde Abbey chef and patisserie baker, Helen, we will engage in the slow process of mixing, kneading, shaping and waiting, which models to us a beautiful rhythm for prayer and activity, reflection and mindful doing, and the outcome will be lovely fresh hot cross buns to taste and take home.

    £46

  • Women in the Bible

    Bishop Graham Kings will guide us in an interactive, prayerful exploration of seven beautiful paintings of biblical women by Bulgarian icon writer Silvia Dimitrova. Through his poetry, biblical commentary, and music composed by Tristan Latchford, we’ll reflect on Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, Esther, Magdalene, Lydia, and Priscilla, with space for our own prayer and creativity.

    £474

  • Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

    Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings.

    £920

  • Labyrinth Retreat

    During our time together, we will learn more about the fascinating history of labyrinths, their symbolism, spirituality and the many ways in which they are being used today. We will walk the labyrinth (both indoors and outside in the garden) with different intentions each day, and enjoy the tranquillity of a candlelit labyrinth walk after dark. Led by Nickie Fidgin.

    £474

  • Flourishing In Retirement ***FULLY BOOKED***

    Flourishing in Retirement is a retreat designed for Christians who long to embrace this chapter with faith-filled confidence, whether approaching retirement or already retired. Through prayer, fellowship, and guided reflection, we will explore how God calls us to live abundantly, nurture relationships, and continue serving His kingdom with wisdom and grace. Led by Florence and Clive Morton.

    £178

  • Into the Silent Land: Five-Day Meditation Retreat **FULLY BOOKED**

    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 led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of Contemplative Life.

    £604

  • Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood

    Unmaking Mary invites us to examine how idealised images of the Virgin Mary have shaped unrealistic expectations of motherhood and womanhood. Through reflection and gentle conversation, we’ll explore how these myths have impacted our own stories. Together we’ll encounter Mary as a real woman of courage and complexity — and discover a more freeing vision of ourselves. Led by Chine McDonald.

    £336