BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Launde Abbey - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Launde Abbey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260914T142727Z CREATED:20260105T142817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T142727Z UID:10000191-1793980800-1794153600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:In returning and rest\, in quietness and trust\, God draws us to the silent depths of who we are in him (Isaiah 30:15) \n\n\n\nThe essence of prayer is radically simple. As prayer deepens\, it becomes less and less a matter of what we think about\, what we do\, and increasingly a matter of simply being\, of resting within what God is doing.  \n\n\n\nBut it can be difficult for us to release ourselves into its welcoming simplicity. \n\n\n\nWith help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich\, Martin Laird and others\, we will explore the path of interior surrender\, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence.  \n\n\n\n“Prayer is not content to stay up in the branches of our minds with all the other things we think about\,” writes Martin Laird OSA\, “it works its way down through the branches and trunk\, into our roots where it is one with the Ground of all.”  \n\n\n\nThe central focus of this experiential retreat will be silent meditation practice. We will consider such things as the subtle challenges we meet in something so simple as being still\, the interior skills that develop as our practice develops\, and how silence and self-forgetfulness help us to become places of peace in the world.  \n\n\n\nSurrendering our resistances\, letting go of all that gives rise to the sense of separateness\, we come into the open pastures of belonging where we are one with each other and all creation in the oneness of God. “When it is truly seen\,” says Julian\, “no person can separate themselves from another.” \n\n\n\nIn the stillness of prayer\, we discover that the One we seek has never been elsewhere — only waiting to be known in the depth of our heart. \n\n\n\nWho is this for? \n\n\n\nThis retreat has been carefully crafted to be relevant and accessible to anyone searching for truth and peace\, regardless of their faith\, beliefs or previous experience of meditation. \n\n\n\nTimetable \n\n\n\nA detailed timetable for the retreat will be sent to everyone attending a week or two before it begins. The retreat starts on Friday at 4:30pm with an orientation talk\, followed by a period of silent meditation before dinner. Short talks across the weekend will be balanced with periods of sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, time for private reflection and enjoyment of the beautiful surroundings. The retreat will finish at 3pm after lunch and a closing conversation on Sunday. \n\n\n\nEarly morning practice \n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday begin at 6:30am with meditation practice. Early morning meditation is a wonderful way to greet the day together. While we very much encourage everyone to attend this session\, if this is difficult for you for any reason please don’t worry. It is always enough to do what we can – or what our life allows. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\n\n\nBeing on retreat is a precious opportunity to be still and to be silent — to step back from conversation and distraction\, and to practice living simply and peacefully.  It allows us to cultivate the gift of peaceful awareness as we devote ourselves more fully to the depth-dimension of faith and life. \n\n\n\nThe core focus of the retreat is silent meditation practice. \n\n\n\n\nWe will practice bringing peaceful awareness to all our daily activities – while sitting\, while walking or eating\, when we are simply enjoying a glass of water. We will practice living each moment deeply.\n\n\n\nThe practice of silence will commence when the retreat begins at 4:30pm on the Friday and continue until just before lunch on the Sunday\, with a few structured opportunities for conversation and shared reflection as described below.\n\n\n\nAlthough the practice of silence may be new to some\, most people find this a powerful experience. Maintaining a peaceful environment – walking\, moving\, and doing things quietly – is important for our practice and a gift we can offer to each other.\n\n\n\n\nWhen are there opportunities for conversation for people who’d like them? \n\n\n\nThere will be conversation during Sunday lunch. Also\, you’re warmly invited to arrive early for lunch on Friday or stay after the retreat to connect with fellow retreatants. \n\n\n\nSmall discussion groups interspersed throughout the weekend\, hosted by Chris\, provide an opportunity for up to seven people to meet and explore together a question or two about their meditation practice\, or how practice relates to what they have heard during a talk or to daily life. We can learn so much sharing with and listening to others. \n\n\n\nThe last session of each day will be an opportunity for conversation together – to reflect on the content of the talks and what we have experienced through the day. \n\n\n\nRetreat Leader \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Whittington is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. He was introduced to contemplative practice during several years of formation when he lived at the Benedictine monastery of Prinknash Abbey. Chris’ monastic teachers\, including Sylvester Houedard OSB\, taught meditation as a universal wisdom found within all the great spiritual traditions\, a pathway to peace and solidarity with people of all faiths and none. Following an introduction by the Abbot of the Prinknash community\, Chris subsequently studied at the Dalai Lama’s monastery in Dharamshala\, India. Chris regularly delivers talks\, workshops and retreats and has introduced the practice of meditation in the Christian tradition to thousands of people in the UK and abroad. \n\n\n\nFor information about the School of Contemplative Life\, please visit: www.schoolofcontemplativelife.com or https://www.youtube.com/@schoolofcontemplativelife. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room) if booked by 28th August 2026! Retreat price: £370 (standard room) or £400 (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. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/restingingod-weekendmeditation/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Silent Retreats,Spiritual Practices ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Resting-in-God-Weekend-Meditation-Retreat-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260921T093355Z CREATED:20260209T104725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T093355Z UID:10000222-1794240000-1794492000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Rooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice DESCRIPTION:**If you would like to book your place on this retreat then please complete the booking form below and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible to confirm.** \n\n\n\nRooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice. \n\n\n\nA retreat hosted jointly by Renovaré Britain & Ireland (renovare.org.uk) and the Launde Abbey community (laundeabbey.org.uk)  \n\n\n\nPaul shared with the Ephesians his yearning “that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith as you are being rooted and grounded in love“ (Ephesians 3.17). Do you want to develop those same deeper spiritual roots? Would you like to be able to cultivate a listening heart? Do you long to be transformed to become more like Christ?  \n\n\n\nRooted and Grounded is a retreat for those who want to tap into the rich wisdom and experience of the various Christian spiritual traditions: contemplative and charismatic\, catholic and evangelical\, political and personal. We’ll take time to find rest and refreshment in prayer\, worship\, silence and rest. And we’ll explore a wide range of spiritual practices you can take away with you to deepen your life of faith. You might want to be more resilient in the face of exhausting demands. You might be looking for a deeper foundation for your ministry. You might be wrestling with the question: how do I live a flourishing life? If so\, this retreat is for you.  \n\n\n\nThe team for this retreat will be: \n\n\n\nRevd Roy Searle\n\n\n\nRoy is a Companion and former leader of Northumbria Community. He has served as the President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and one of its Pioneer Ambassadors. He is a founding member of Renovaré Britain and Ireland. A popular conference speaker\, writer\, retreat leader\, leadership mentor and spiritual accompanier. Roy is passionate about encouraging people to love God\, listen well\, think deeply\, live authentically and generously. He is an associate with the Northumbrian Collective and The Commons Cooperative. He is married to Shirley and lives in Newcastle. They have four children and eight grandchildren and when not with family and friends or working Roy is very keen sportsman. \n\n\n\nRachel Hudson\n\n\n\nRachel Hudson has a background in teaching and youth work which led towards psychotherapy as a second career. She has worked in that field for 25 years\, specialising in work with church ministers of all denominations and in trauma practice. She has led retreats for over 20 years\, usually creative\, active and biblically based\, developing aspects of the spiritual formation Renovare is committed to. Ordained as an Anglican minister late in life ( a third career!) she served for 7 years before retirement and is now enjoying new developments in pastoral supervision and retreats. She still offers training\, and has written material for new books\, alongside being a contributor to Daily Bread Bible reading notes. Rachel is an adoptive parent to 2 adult children with 3 grandchildren living locally to her in Northumberland.  \n\n\n\nRevd Alison Myers\n\n\n\nAlison came to Launde Abbey having been a Team Rector in rural ministry in Cambridgeshire.  She has crafted and led many reflective services and gatherings using spoken word\, music\, silence and creative prayer stations.  She is also an experienced workshop leader and mentor\, combining spirituality and theology with the practical challenges of leadership\, team-working and managing change\, informed by her working life before she was ordained as well as theological study and lifelong faith.  Alison loves praying outdoors\, a good cup of coffee\, noticing the cycle of the seasons and encouraging a wondering faith. She lives with her family on-site at Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £483.00 (standard room) or £528.00 (character room) if booked by 31st August 2026! Retreat price: £498.00 (standard room) or £543.00 (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\nComplete this form to book your place on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Retreat Booking Form\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneRetreat Date/TitleThis is filled in automatically from the retreat page.Address \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n County\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n CommentsAnything else we need to know?\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nFor any questions\, 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/rootedandgrounded-2026/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Rooted and Grounded ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-17-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153337Z CREATED:20260120T121548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T153337Z UID:10000172-1794844800-1795096800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Re-Enchanting Our World: A C. S. Lewis and Tolkien Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:On this autumn retreat\, we will explore how we can be inspired by the stories and other writings of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien\, alongside Scripture\, to recover wonder and beauty\, mystery and longing in these increasingly technological and materialistic times. We will draw close to God\, and receive his grace-filled refreshment and rest – water in a thirsty land – with plenty of opportunity for prayer\, and time to attend to those glimpses of eternity that are given to us\, both indoors and out in the beautiful gardens and fields surrounding Launde.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Swinford is the author of ‘The Practice of Joy: insights from the stories of C S Lewis’ (Grove) and co-author of ‘The Christian Tradition in English Literature’ (Zondervan). He lives in Birmingham\, where he was a former teacher of English Literature. He delivers multimedia presentations and online classes about C S Lewis\, as well as leading retreats on the spiritual enrichment to be gained from the writings of the two friends Lewis and Tolkien. The natural world and his beekeeping are major sources of joy for Andy. \n\n\n\n‘Amazing … well-structured and organised … very meaningful\, helpful and encouraging’ \n\n\n\n‘Andy Swinford was absolutely first class and all of us on the retreat valued his knowledge and experience and skill in leading a very well-planned and delivered retreat.’ \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 7th September 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\nFor any questions\, 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/re-enchantingtheworld-cslewis-tolkien-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Nature,Seasonal Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Retreat-Thumbnails-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T195952Z CREATED:20260323T101442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T195952Z UID:10000230-1795622400-1795788000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Beginners Retreat with the Launde Abbey Community **3 SPACES REMAINING** DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you someone who has perhaps been to a quiet day or a church weekend away but has never experienced a residential retreat? Are you unsure how you might cope for the whole retreat\, what you might do with your time\, or whether you will like silence? Do you like the thought of stepping away from the busyness of life to have time with God and catch up with yourself? Then this is the retreat for you! The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of retreats gently and with plenty of guidance and support. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by members of the Launde Abbey Community. \n\n\n\nRevd Anna Walker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Revd Anna Walker is the new Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey and a spiritual director. She grew up in the Finnish Lutheran Church and trained for ministry in Helsinki\, later moving to the UK with her husband\, whom she met while spending time at the Taizé community in France. They have two children together and have shared a longstanding commitment to community life and retreat ministry. Anna trained for ordination at Lancaster Priory\, served her curacy in Preston\, and was previously Director of Whalley Abbey. She has a deep passion for spiritual direction and is drawn to seek God in silence\, simplicity and creation. In her spare time\, she enjoys baking\, reading\, journaling\, and spending time outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevd Alison Long \n\n\n\nAlison is a spiritual director and curate who has been part of the Launde College of Chaplains and ministry team since last July.  \n\n\n\nJo De Graaf \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £336 (standard room) or £366 (character room) if booked by 16th September 2026! Retreat price: £356 (standard room) or £386 (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\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/beginnersretreatnovember2026/ CATEGORIES:Beginners,Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Beginners-Retreat-NOV-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T165819Z CREATED:20260922T122841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T165819Z UID:10000293-1795964400-1796572800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community: A Season Of Longing And Waiting DESCRIPTION:During the first Week of Advent\, the Launde Abbey Community welcomes guests to join in the expectation of the coming of Christ at Christmas through a pattern of common life. This is not a structured retreat; your time is your own and you can choose to use it in the way most beneficial to you. You are invited to join us for a single day\, several days\, staying overnight\, or even for the whole week. You can come as a resident or day guest and shape the retreat as suits you. \n\n\n\nThose journeying together for any part of this week will be provided with simple daily themes to guide personal reflection built around Advent readings for this season of longing and waiting. Each day will include an adapted pattern of prayer and worship led by the Launde Abbey Community. \n\n\n\nOn selected days\, there are additional bookable offerings\, including our ‘Waiting for the Light’ Music and Readings for Advent\, a guided Wreath-making workshop\, a Saturday Quiet Day and more! Options are detailed below and these can be joined to an overnight stay or attended as a day guest. \n\n\n\nOvernight accommodation is available throughout the week and can be booked directly via our website (press ‘Book Now’ and select the Advent dates to view prices and availability). \n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to come at your own pace\, and to shape your time here around what you most need: quiet\, prayer\, rest\, or gentle engagement with the themes of Advent. Chaplaincy will also be available by arrangement during the day (there may be an extra cost depending on how much you want to access this) and you have access to simple craft materials and suggested Christmassy projects. \n\n\n\nAn Advent Journey of Peace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiblical Peace speaks of wholeness\, restoration & reconciliation. It goes beyond the absence of noise or conflict but reflects a calm heart and an awareness of the presence of God even in the midst of challenging times. \n\n\n\nDuring Advent Week in the Abbey there will be Prayer Stations to encourage us to reflect on peace encouraging us to pause and look at where we need stillness\, restoration\, and harmony as we pray for peace for ourselves\, for those we care for\, our communities and our world. \n\n\n\n**A detailed schedule for the week will be released very soon to help you plan your stay.** Please note: this is not a guided retreat. \n\n\n\nLeaders: The Launde Abbey Community (clergy and chaplains) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday (29 November) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAITING FOR THE LIGHT: MUSIC AND READINGS FOR ADVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmidst the warm glow of candlelight\, join us at Launde Abbey for an afternoon of Music and Readings to prepare for the season. We will be immersed in the beauty of scripture and song\, and you can stay afterwards for mulled wine and mince pies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday (30 November) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAINTING WORKSHOP WITH CHRIS DUFFETT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Revd Chris Duffett is an artist and loves to teach others to pray and listen to God through the medium of art. He will lead a workshop exploring how we might express with paint what we hear from God as we watch and wait for the Living Word in Advent. No prior experience or artistic talent necessary. All materials will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday (1 December) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvent SOUL FILLED MEANDERINGS WITH JO DE GRAAF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake a couple of hours at the beginning of this Advent season\, put on your coat and boots to explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop\, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday (2 December) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP WITH LIZZIE LONSDALE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet some early inspiration ahead of the festive season and join us for a Christmas wreath-making workshop as part of Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community — the perfect way to begin your Christmas celebrations. Led by Lizzie Lonsdale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday (3 December) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADVENT QUIET DAY: ‘RUMOURS OF ANGELS’ WITH THE LAUNDE ABBEY COMMUNITY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep back from the December rush of shopping\, planning\, and endless to-do lists to hear afresh the message of the Angels in the quiet\, ordinary spaces of life\, offering unexpected messages of hope\, peace\, and direction. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday (4 December) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday (5 December) \n\n\n\nBookable offering: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY ADVENT QUIET DAY: ‘A Balanced Life – “I wish!”’ WITH REVD ANDREW HALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Advent retreat offers an invitation to draw aside\, rest and reflect. Using the season of Advent as a time of preparation\, Revd Andrew Hall explores what it means to welcome God’s love more deeply into our lives and to reimagine the rhythms of daily life with God. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday (6 December) \n\n\n\nMorning Eucharist of Second Advent Sunday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOOK\n\n\n\nTo book a residential stay:\n\n\n\nOvernight stays are available throughout Advent. Prices start at £109.10 for single occupancy dinner\, bed & breakfast per night\, and you may wish to opt for our comprehensive full board rate if extending your stay for two nights or more. You are warmly invited to stay for as long as you are able. \n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please note that our daily offerings\, such as our ‘Waiting for the Light’ Music and Readings for Advent and Wreath-making workshop etc.\, will need to be booked separately.* \n\n\n\nTo book as a day guest: \n\n\n\n(10:00 am – 4:00 pm\, daily\, Monday to Saturday)\n\n\n\nPlease complete the form below to reserve your spot for a day retreat at Launde Abbey during Advent. We will confirm your booking as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nPrice per day: £37.00 — access to the communal spaces in the Main House as well as the gardens and grounds\, morning coffee with a homemade cookie\, 2-course buffet lunch\, and afternoon tea with homemade cake. Hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending the Quiet Day on Saturday 5 December\, you do not need to make this additional day booking — your Quiet Day reservation already covers your day visit. \n\n\n\n \n \n An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n County\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n Preferred Date\n \n \n \n \n \n Comments(Required)Anything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/an-advent-week-with-the-launde-abbey-community-a-season-of-longing-and-waiting/ CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Advent-Week-2026-Thumbnail-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T163000 DTSTAMP:20260727T150239Z CREATED:20260106T211713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150239Z UID:10000196-1796635800-1797006600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:These 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\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/icon-painting-retreat-2026/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Icon-Painting-Retreat-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260917T145747Z CREATED:20260304T091941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T145747Z UID:10000228-1797004800-1797170400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Voices of Advent DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will be reflecting on the wonder of God’s love\, shown through the Incarnation\, as we contemplate the voices of some of those involved in the gospel birth accounts. We will journey and reflect with the hopes and fears of Zechariah and Elizabeth\, with the acceptance of Mary\, with the righteousness of Joseph\, with the enthusiasm of the shepherds\, with the patience of Simeon and Anna\, and with the worship of the magi. We will also be considering the voices of the gospel writers and what they are seeking to impress on us in their accounts. Finally\, with the voices of the angels\, God’s heavenly messengers\, in our minds\, we will review and discern how God has particularly spoken to us through the voices we have heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Revd Rhona Knight and Chris Knight. \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\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\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £336 (standard room) or £366 (character room) if booked by 2nd October 2026! Retreat price: £356 (standard room) or £386 (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 here to book your place on this retreat now: \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/voices-of-advent-2026/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-85-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260813T142615Z CREATED:20260801T093402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T142615Z UID:10000270-1799424000-1799589600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:The Search and The Journey: An Epiphany Retreat DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat will reflect on the after-glow of Christmas to introduce the season of Epiphany. We will explore the story of the Magi as a parable. It has deep themes of longing\, discovery and travelling beyond the known\, into a world fashioned by the light of God in Christ. \n\n\n\nUsing the hymns and prayers associated with Epiphany\, the time together will give us the opportunity turn to the New Year with a Magi-like faith. Some of the retreat will be spent in silence. \n\n\n\n“As we rejoice in the gift of your presence among us let the light of your love always shine in our hearts as the New Year unfolds before us.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Revd John Rackley. \n\n\n\nJohn Rackley is a Baptist minister and a member of the Launde Abbey College of Chaplains. He is part of the team who facilitate the Abbey’s Holy Listening course. He writes for the Bible Reading Fellowship and is presently preparing a series on biblical Blessings. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £336 (standard room) or £366 (character room) if booked by 30th October 2026Retreat price: £356 (standard room) or £386 (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\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/the-search-and-the-journey-an-epiphany-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260906T124047Z CREATED:20260119T133829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T124047Z UID:10000201-1800288000-1800626400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Textiles Retreat: THE HEART OF GOD ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:All 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\n\n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £592 (standard room) or £652 (character room) if booked by 9th November 2026Retreat 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\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/textilesretreat2027/ CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/52-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270125T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T100000 DTSTAMP:20260822T130542Z CREATED:20260801T133849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T130542Z UID:10000271-1800892800-1801216800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:The Space: A Creative Retreat DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to explore creativity in fresh ways. We look forward to welcoming you to a 4-day creative retreat with Epiphany’s musicians. \n\n\n\nGod-given creativity is a beautiful gift that reflects the nature of our Creator. Made in God’s image\, we have been entrusted with the ability to imagine\, create\, solve problems\, and bring beauty into the world. As we draw closer to Him\, we discover new ways to reflect His love and purpose\, allowing His Spirit to inspire and guide the creative work He has placed within each of us. \n\n\n\nLeading the retreat will be Epiphany’s skilled team offering gentle guidance throughout. Our times together will include relaxing\, improvised music and reflective thoughts for each day. The rest of the time will give you the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Launde Abbey\, have a Sound Portrait with Epiphany’s musicians\, or to engage in art workshops facilitated by Rhona Knight\, as well as an opportunity for conversation and sharing ideas. \n\n\n\nBring your musical instruments or art materials and enjoy stretching your creativity! \n\n\n\n‘Celtish’ Concert\n\n\n\nIncluded in the retreat price is a special concert by ‘Celtish’ duo Nigel Cameron and Julie Cameron-Hall (two members of the Epiphany team). Learn more about this fantastic event happening on the Wednesday evening of this varied retreat: ‘Celtish’ Concert With Nigel Cameron and Julie Cameron-Hall – Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEpiphany is an innovative music group of professional musicians who love improvisation and creativity. Members of Epiphany have a passion for excellence in the arts. They believe that music should be expressed in creative ways; that it 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\nEpiphany has performed in many venues throughout the UK\, Europe and beyond\, including in the Houses of Parliament and many major art galleries as well as at the Ideal Home Show in London and at Royal Horticultural Society Flower Shows. They have taken their music to many other public spaces\, including onto the streets and in shopping centres and have also worked extensively with disadvantaged groups including for refugees and asylum seekers\, adults and young people with special needs\, and recovering alcoholics & drug addicts. Epiphany’s website is at www.epiphanymusic.org.uk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhona Knight\, who will lead the art workshops during this retreat\, is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde Abbey. She is an Ignatian trained spiritual director\, a pastoral supervisor and a retreat leader. She is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £592 (standard room) or £652 (character room) if booked by 16th November 2026Retreat 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\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/the-space-a-creative-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-103-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260819T184638Z CREATED:20260819T184634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184638Z UID:10000273-1802707200-1802948400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Be Joyful. Keep the Faith. Do the Little Things DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a world that can be anxious\, abounding in distraction\, and where the only thing that seems to matter is extraordinary achievement\, Christians are called back to a simple but powerful way of living. \n\n\n\nJoin Catherine Williams in a quiet\, spacious retreat shaped around St David’s famous words. St David doesn’t offer complicated strategies\, grand plans\, or even great vision. Instead\, he takes us back to three foundations: joy\, faith and small acts of love. Together\, these form a gentle\, grounding and sustaining rule of life.  \n\n\n\nTake this opportunity at the beginning of Lent to slow down\, rest and be attentive to the voice of God calling us to be joyful\, keep the faith and do the little things. \n\n\n\nOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Catherine Williams. \n\n\n\nCatherine Williams is an Anglican priest with a portfolio ministry as a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, and writer. Catherine is the lead voice on the Daily Prayer app and editor of The Canterbury Preacher’s Companion\, The Preacher magazine and Reflections for Daily Prayer. Passionate about prayer\, poetry\, theatre\, music and butterfly conservation\, Catherine lives in Norfolk with her husband\, Paul.   \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 7th December 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 now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\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/be-joyful-keep-the-faith-do-the-little-things/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats,Spiritual Tradition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-113-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260801T150727Z CREATED:20260801T150724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T150727Z UID:10000267-1803398400-1803650400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Living with Loss DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been struggling since the death of your loved one? \n\n\n\nCome and join with others who have also experienced life-changing loss through bereavement. The aim of this supported retreat is to help you cope with your grief. Through a creative variety of activities\, including led sessions\, discussions and quiet reflection\, we explore the journey of grief\, with a focus on finding a way forward in the changed circumstances that are the result of bereavement. It includes a special time of candle-lighting remembrance. This is a gentle retreat with a Christian perspective\, sensitively led by Abi May and team\, suitable for those who have lost a husband or wife\, children or other close family members\, or who have suffered multiple losses.   \n\n\n\nHere’s a comment from Tricia in West London:  \n\n\n\n“Thank you so much for all you’ve done in supporting me (and so many other people) with your wonderful\, inspiring\, lovingly gentle Living with Loss Retreats. I have learnt so much & found numerous ways to manage my grief & be gentle on myself in the process.   \n\n\n\nI have absolutely loved both the retreats I’ve attended. The balance of grief support & social activities allowed me to find my feet & focus again.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbi May runs the ‘Living with Loss’ project\, which is a member of the National Bereavement Alliance.  She is an experienced retreat leader\, bereavement author and educator\, as well as being a bereaved mother. Her grief support retreats and training courses have been held in locations throughout the UK as well as online since 2016. Find out more: www.livingwithloss.co.uk. \n\n\n\nWatch interviews with Abi and the Living with Loss project participants on this Songs of Praise “Faith and Grief” episode filmed at Launde Abbey\, broadcast on 15 January 2023: You can view the programme here. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 15th December 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 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\nPlease complete and return the ‘Retreat Questionnaire‘ as soon as possible to the retreat leader at livingwithloss@btinternet.com after you have booked your place. **CLICK TO DOWNLOAD**     URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/living-with-loss-5/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Wellbeing Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Living-With-Loss-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260921T093433Z CREATED:20260803T153924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T093433Z UID:10000272-1804003200-1804179600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Who Do You Say I Am? Meeting Jesus again in Mark's Gospel DESCRIPTION:**If you would like to book your place on this retreat then please complete the booking form below and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible to confirm.** \n\n\n\nMark’s Gospel is a vivid\, brisk\, dynamic masterpiece. From its opening bold statement declaring the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ to its oddly abrupt ending of the women at the tomb running away terrified\, Mark’s Gospel grasps our attention and draws us in. \n\n\n\nDuring this retreat\, we will explore Mark’s Gospel\, his vision\, storytelling style and most of all what difference reading Mark makes to our lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Gooder is a well-known New Testament scholar. Her passion is to ignite people’s enthusiasm for reading the Bible today by presenting the best of biblical scholarship in an accessible and interesting way.  She is currently the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £336 (standard room) or £366 (character room) if booked by 22nd December 2026Retreat price: £356 (standard room) or £386 (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. 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URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/who-do-you-say-i-am-meeting-jesus-again-in-marks-gospel/ CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-101-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260921T140850Z CREATED:20260826T120617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T140850Z UID:10000278-1804608000-1804860000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Beyond Certainty: Reimagining our images of God DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when the God you once believed in no longer fits? What if letting go of old certainties could open up new ways of encountering the Divine? \n\n\n\nSometimes the images of God we inherit become too small\, inadequate or even harmful as we move through life. As our faith shifts\, we can find ourselves somewhere between the certainty we have left behind and a new understanding we haven’t yet found. This retreat offers a safe and spacious place to explore that uncertainty\, to question\, wonder\, grieve what has been lost and become curious about what might be emerging. We’ll explore how we might reimagine God beyond the certainties and concepts that no longer fit\, and discover language\, practices and ways of seeing that can help us live more openly with mystery. \n\n\n\nThere will be plenty of space to talk honestly with others who are also navigating a changing faith\, as well as time for silence\, solitude\, meditation\, journalling\, creative reflection and wandering in nature. We’ll pay attention not only to what we think and believe\, but also to what we experience – to the soul\, to the places where we feel most alive and to the ways nature and the world around us might speak of something more. You don’t need to have your faith figured out\, you don’t need to arrive with answers and we don’t all need to be going to the same places. Questions\, doubts\, difference and uncertainty are welcome. Come as you are\, with curiosity\, courage and an open heart\, see what might unfold when you give yourself permission to move beyond certainty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Robinson is a contemplative\, facilitator and founder of LiveLight|DwellDeep\, where she creates safe and spacious places for people navigating changing faith and spirituality. Living in Cornwall\, her work is rooted in the mystical and Celtic Christian traditions\, while remaining open to wisdom and insight beyond the tradition she inherited. She is particularly interested in what becomes possible when inherited certainties fall away and we become more attentive to mystery\, experience\, nature and the wisdom of the soul. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of Anna’s work is a desire to help people find a spirituality centred not on certainty\, but on love and a faith that feels honest\, alive and true to who they are now. She is a co-host of the Nomad podcast and leads Faith Shift groups and contemplative retreats for curious and questioning people. \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 29th December 2026!Retreat 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 now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\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/images-of-god/ CATEGORIES:Beginners,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Tradition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Beyond-Certainty-Reimagining-our-images-of-God-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR