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SUMMARY:Flowers Appear on the Earth: Springtime with the Song of Songs
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Williams is an Anglican priest with a portfolio ministry as a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, and writer. Ordained for 25 years\, Catherine has had ministerial roles at parish\, diocesan and national levels\, specialising in vocational discernment. Catherine is currently 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. Together\, they have two adult children and several chickens.  \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 2nd February 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\n\nbook now
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/flowersappearontheearth/
CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats
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SUMMARY:Dust That Dreams of Glory ***CANCELLED***
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this retreat is now cancelled.  \n\n\n\nAn alternative retreat will be available for these dates. If you are already booked onto Dust that Dreams of Glory\, and wish to transfer your booking\, please contact our reception team\, who will be very happy to help you. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted that retreat leader Revd John Rackley\, one of our college of chaplains\, will be leading the April Quiet Day\, should you wish to book onto that.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat will offer a Lenten journey sharing our humanity with the promise of living in God’s new world with Jesus\, the forerunner of the new creation. \n\n\n\n\nPrayer is a disciplined taking of time \n\n\n\nto remind ourselves of who we are \n\n\n\nand whose we are –in one necessary element \n\n\n\nSTILLNESS. \n\n\n\nMichael Mayne \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a series of reflections\, John Rackley will consider these words of Michael Mayne\, which help us consider our priorities and receive the assurance of God’s eternal love. We need to accept our dustiness but we are more than dust that will return to dust.  Jesus discovered his vocation in the testing struggles of the wilderness. We can learn from him and join his community of prayer and hope. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn is a member of the Launde Community\, specialising in exploring the spiritual directions of our lives. The retreat will be a quiet affair with workshops on the Practice of Stillness.  \n\n\n\nIt is for people who wish to spend time with Christ in the Wilderness\, need to stand back from the expectations that are placed on them and are ready to discover God’s invitation to become dust that shines!
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/dust-that-dreams-of-glory/
CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats,Spiritual Practices
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SUMMARY:May God bless the work of our hands: Gardening with the Launde Abbey Community ***FULLY BOOKED***
DESCRIPTION:“May God bless the work of our hands”: Praying and Gardening with the Launde Abbey Community \n\n\n\nCome and enjoy an immersive week of volunteering in our beautiful gardens and grounds\, under the supervision of our head gardener\, Karen\, and alongside members of the Launde Abbey Community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to spend the mornings as part of a team working on a range of tasks and projects in our Victorian walled garden\, sunken garden\, or other areas of the grounds. In the afternoons\, there’s the option to continue gardening or take some time for personal rest and reflection. \n\n\n\nThis retreat offers an opportunity to integrate spiritual reflection with practical work in nature. Each day includes the chance to join the community for chapel worship\, with a daily reflection or reflective walk. \n\n\n\nWe take pride in our hospitality\, and guests will enjoy full board catering and a private\, comfortable bedroom with ensuite facilities as part of your stay with us. \n\n\n\nAll necessary tools and equipment are provided at Launde Abbey\, though you’re welcome to bring your own non-powered gardening tools if you prefer. Please remember to bring your own wellies or suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. \n\n\n\nOur gardening weeks are suitable for able-bodied individuals\, whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner. While mornings are dedicated to gardening\, the afternoons offer flexibility\, allowing you to choose whether to continue working or spend time in quiet reflection. \n\n\n\nPlease note that\, due to the popularity of these retreats\, only one booking per year may be made initially\, with the option to join a waiting list if further places become available. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £520 (standard room) or £560 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £480 (standard room) or £520 (character room) if booked by 9th June 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\nPlease complete and return the ‘Pre-arrival Information Form’ as soon as possible to info@launde.org.uk after you have booked your place. **CLICK TO DOWNLOAD**    \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/gardeningretreataugust/
CATEGORIES:Gardening Weeks,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats
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