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SUMMARY:The Space: A Creative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep away from the noise of everyday life and enter a space where faith and creativity meet. This retreat invites you to experience and explore the power of improvised music as a way of deepening your spiritual journey. Through guided sessions led by musical collective ‘Epiphany’ you will be encouraged to listen both inwardly and outwardly\, discovering how spontaneous sound can become prayer. Along the way\, you will experience the beauty of sound portraits receiving unique musical expressions that capture the essence of your spiritual story. \n\n\n\nThe retreat weaves together fellowship\, creativity of different kinds\, and worship with music that arises in the moment\, offering a fresh encounter with God’s presence. Whether you are a musician\, a music lover\, or simply curious\, this retreat offers a chance to encounter God through sound in transformative ways. Come ready to listen\, create\, receive and to be renewed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Celtish Concert Performance\n\n\n\nIncluded within the retreat package retreatants will be treated to a special concert performance set in the beauty of Launde Abbey’s medieval Chapel. \n\n\n\nHusband & wife musical duo ‘Celtish’ have toured extensively throughout the UK and beyond. They have appeared twice on Songs of Praise\, giving what the BBC called “A spine-tingling performance.”   \n\n\n\nNigel plays Irish whistles & percussion; Julie (classically trained) plays fiddle; They both sing and write their own songs.  \n\n\n\nAbout Epiphany\n\n\n\nEpiphany is a collective of musicians and artists of various disciplines. Together we offer a range of creative experiences and events including classical music concerts\, ‘The Space’ immersive sessions\, improvisation workshops\, facilitating well-being days and hosting creative retreats\, as well as our unique Sound Portraits; an opportunity to experience an impression of your individuality\, through improvised music and art. \n\n\n\nSeveral of Epiphany’s classical musicians have played in leading orchestras and ensembles throughout the UK and Europe\, others lead Celtic music groups and still others are gifted singers\, songwriters\, composers\, arrangers\, photographers and artists. \n\n\n\nEpiphany have worked in many different contexts: from art galleries to the Houses of Parliament; from charities working with refugees & asylum seekers\, recovering alcoholics/drug addicts and homeless etc. to care homes and hospices; from formal concert venues to community events. We have played for many professional organisations\, including in the education sector. We have also travelled extensively outside of the UK\, including to Sweden\, France\, Belgium\, Northern Ireland\, Hong Kong and Vietnam. \n\n\n\nWe believe that music and the arts can communicate beyond spoken words and has the capacity to engage the listener in creative ways. Music 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\nMore information about Epiphany can be found at www.epiphanymusic.org.uk \n\n\n\nRhona Knight\n\n\n\n\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\nWhat people say about this retreat:‘What a special few days wallowing in wonder\, mystery\, creativity and contemplation amidst community\, beauty and heavenly music!’‘To be on Epiphany’s retreat is to be in safe hands of higher peace and creative energy.’‘The past few days have felt like a very big intake of breath\, jumping deep into creativity and taking new risks with new friends. I’ll be unpacking this for a long\, long while.’‘I had a truly amazing experience at The Space\, and would definitely hope to return for another retreat in the future.’ \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £592 (standard room) or £652 (character room) if booked by 10th November 2025Retreat 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\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/the-space-a-creative-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats
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