As the nights draw in and the air gets cooler, we are keeping the Hall cosy and welcoming, and I hope you are planning a visit whether for a programmed retreat or a private retreat day. Whichever it might be, the role of Parcevall is to create an environment for...
The Art of Paying Attention: a Retreat Inspired by the Poetry of Mary Oliver Led by Dilly Baker. Due to popular demand we have added another date into this years diary for this retreat. Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd November. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with...
This memorable painting by the Italian artist, Caravaggio, is a vivid depiction of the hospitality shown to Jesus by two disciples after they had walked together from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the evening of the first Easter Day. The painting shows the very moment when the disciples recognised their travelling...
Autumn-Winter Events at Parcevall Hall There are still a few places available on the following retreats at the end of 2025. To book a place, please contact the office on admin@parcevallhall.org.uk or 01756 720213 Recorder Players’ Workshop 14 - 16 October led by Hilary Oliver This residential is for recorder...
Open Quiet Days and Retreat Days at Parcevall Hall 2026 Open Quiet Days Our Open Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of the day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking...
Parcevall Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Revd Jenny Savage as Chaplain. Bishop Anna writes, "Parcevall Hall is a special haven and sanctuary for anyone seeking rest and time to nurture faith and spirituality. As the Hall launches a new vision to improve accessibility and facilities, and develop...
Jesus Calms the Storm This painting is one of a number produced by an Indian artist, Alfred Thomas, and first published by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1948. His paintings place Jesus and his followers in Indian settings making use of Indian symbolism interpreted in the...
Titian’s famous resurrection painting depicts the encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene shortly after dawn on the first Easter day when Jesus had risen from the garden tomb provided by Joseph of Arimathea. When Mary found the tomb empty, she became distressed thinking that the body had been stolen. Unexpectedly,...
Book of Nature Retreat – Timetable Friday 16.00 Arrivals, afternoon tea and household notices 17.00 A Life in Nature - words and silence 18.00 Evening meal 19.30 First talk: Soil and soul 20.30 Evening Prayer (John Philip Newell) 21.00 Perhaps some star gazing - or tomorrow? Saturday 08.00 Morning Prayer...