Christian Retreat
Contemplative and Charismatic: A Rooted and Grounded Retreat
In this Rooted and Grounded retreat we’ll be taking time to explore these two streams in depth. As always, we'll tap into the rich wisdom and experience of a wide variety of thinkers and practitioners, past and present. 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. Led by Launde Abbey and Renovaré.
Contemplative Photography Retreat: The Space Between 間
This is a Photography and Spirituality retreat based around the premise that the photographer's stance is a way of slowing down and being attentive to the world (as God's sacred text) around and God's presence and proclamation within it. Led by Revd Morna Simpson.
Paradoxes of Faith: Rediscovering Transfiguration
This silent retreat centres on the mystical Feast of the Transfiguration. We will approach it through the lens of paradox. Its paradoxes shine an energizing light onto our own lives, and we discover that God is inviting us to experience transfiguration for ourselves! Andrew was formerly a Spirituality Adviser to both the Diocese of Chichester […]
Beginners Retreat
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.
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.
Rediscovering the Ancient Paths with Bernard of Clairvaux
This two-day retreat will be an intimate conversation with one of the greatest exponents of the love of God, Bernard of Clairvaux, a French twelfth-century monk. It will offer teaching, worship, prayer, times of silence and the opportunity for individual appointments with the retreat conductor and relaxation in the grounds and surrounding countryside. Led by Jenny Campbell.
Stepping Into the Bible
This retreat explores the evolving message of the Bible. We step into the world of the Bible, with its different styles of writing and different levels of truth. We see how the Old and New Testaments relate to one another, and how ideas about God and Jesus, salvation and morality changed over the centuries. Led by Peter Sills.
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.
Look at the Birds: A Birdwatching Retreat
Come and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship, biblical reflections and guided birdwatching walks. Led by Revd Dale Hanson.
Meditation & the Contemporary Wisdom of Meister Eckhart Retreat
Through a flow of talks and extended meditation practice, we will explore the teaching of Meister Eckhart. The 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. Led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of Contemplative Life.
Living, Breathing, and Moving: Connecting with God with Our Whole Body
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. Led by Hope Stockman and Rhona Knight.
Icon Painting Retreat
Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings.