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  • Patterns of Light and Truth: A Photography Retreat **3 SPACES REMAINING**

    Truth and Light are at the heart of both Photography and the Christian Faith. The word "Photography" literally means drawing with light. Truth and Light are definitive expressions of the life of God in Jesus. As we attend slowly and deeply to the images we create, so we can journey more deeply with God. Suitable for any level of photographer this retreat is led by Revd Dale & Pat Hanson.

    £474

  • Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

    With 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. Led by Chris Whittington, founder of the School of Contemplative Life.

    £350

  • Rooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice

    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. Led by Launde Abbey and Renovaré.

    £483

  • Re-Enchanting Our World: A C. S. Lewis and Tolkien Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***

    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. Led by Andrew Swinford.

    £474

  • Beginners Retreat with the Launde Abbey Community **3 SPACES REMAINING**

    The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. Led by members of the Launde Abbey Community.

    £336

  • An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community: A Season Of Longing And Waiting

    We invite you to join the Abbey Community at the start of this Advent. Come as a resident or day guest and shape the retreat as suits you. Those journeying together for any part of this week will be provided with daily reflection themes and readings for this season of longing and waiting as well as there being a range of optional bookable activities to choose from. We invite you to come at your own pace.

  • 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

  • Voices of Advent

    This Advent time we will be reflecting on the wonder of God’s love, shown through the Incarnation, as we contemplate the voices of those involved in the gospel birth accounts. From the gospel writers themselves to the magi, the shepherds, to Simeon and Anna, what are their voices trying to impress upon us? A retreat led by Revd Rhona Knight and Chris Knight.

    £336

  • The Search and The Journey: An Epiphany Retreat

    The story of the Magi is more than a tale of distant travellers following a star. It is the story of every soul that longs for God. Start the year with us as we travel through the Epiphany season. This retreat, some of which will be spent in silence, is led by Revd John Rackley.

    £336