Poustinia Retreat at Parcevall Hall - Lent 2025 Led by Bishop David Hawkins A Poustinia is a hermitage, oratory or cell used by Russian Orthodox monks or nuns. The Russian word means ‘desert’. Whereas Coptic monks occupy cells or caves in the hot Egyptian deserts, Russian hermits retreat into their...
Our Advent Retreat led by the Very Revd John Dobson starts today. Staff have been busy preparing the rooms, the food, and the chapel - with special thanks to Lizzie for the beautiful Advent wreath. The strong sense of preparation lays a good foundation for the four-day retreat when we...
This is a weekend retreat celebrating being active physically and spiritually. The retreat will be led by personal trainer and Christian activist, Katherine Hogg, supported by Rev Annie Naish. Join the stretch and weights classes, spend time outdoors in the Gardens and Dales, and take time to reflect on life...
This is a weekend retreat celebrating being active physically and spiritually. The retreat will be led by personal trainer and Christian activist, Katherine Hogg, supported by Parcevall Hall Director Helen Reid. Join the stretch and weights classes, spend time outdoors in the Gardens and Dales, and take time to reflect...
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17th July 2024 There was a service of welcome at Parcevall Hall, the Diocesan Retreat Centre, for the new Director, Helen Reid. Bishop Anna, who led the service said, "Parcevall Hall is a place of peace with a very warm welcome. We all enjoyed that afresh as we gathered as...
Our 2024 programme is now available on this website. We have a special offer from 15 - 17 November this year for £158 per person staying on a full board basis. If you would like to book, you can get in touch with us by using the contact form. As...
Lizzie and Val created this tempting buffet lunch for guests on 6th May.
We have some new items in the shop, including cards representing images from the Bath Abbey Dyptich by Sue Symons, Parcevall Bookmarks, and soon to come, Parcevall A6 notebooks.
28 - 30 June 2023 - Living the Contemplative Life: What gets in the way? Led by Jill Benet Rooted in the practice of Centering Prayer and drawing on the work of Thomas Keating, Cynthia Bourgeault and others, as well as our own experience, Jill will help us explore how...