Parcevall Hall

Open Quiet Day - A Lakeside Walk in Eastertide
2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
A Lakeside Walk in Eastertide, with reflections on Jesus’ earthly ministry around the Sea of Galilee, led by Revd Mark Ireland.
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 with others and time for silence. Hall staff serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
Arrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00.
Quiet Days are ‘Pay As You Feel’ events and payments can be made on the day by card or in cash. Your contribution to running costs will be greatly appreciated.
Please book your place in advance by contacting the office. Parcevall Hall Open Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed, so if you can’t make the date after all, please let us know and someone else will take your place. To ensure that a wide range of people can attend, we will accept a maximum of three bookings per person during the year.

Art Appreciation I
2026-04-19 16:00 - 2026-04-21 15:00
A French Impressionist & a French Realist: Caillebotte & Tissot, led by Tim Stimson.
Tim is a cultural and art historian specialising in 17th and 19th century art and society, who has also practiced professionally as a painter and ceramist. Participants from previous years have found Tim’s retreats enjoy his engaging approach and delivery.
In this course, we shall explore the art of James Tissot focussing on the ‘comedy of manners’ in England and France, and Gustav Caillebotte’s unique depiction of modern Paris and society. Both responded to Baudelaires’s challenge of depicting modern life, but very differently.

Falling Upwards
2026-04-17 16:00 - 2026-04-19 15:00
Falling Upwards 17-19 April led by Revd Dilly Baker.
Inspired by the writing of Richard Rohr, this retreat offers you the chance to map an engaged Christian faith that is characterised by radical compassion, both for yourself and the world. Together we will explore what it might mean to work with the ‘failings and fallings’ of our lives in such a way as to discover a deeper and more authentic way of living. Led by Dilly an experienced retreat leader and life coach.

“He is risen, Alleluia!” A mindful singing retreat
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00
“He is risen, Alleluia!” A mindful singing retreat on 17 April led by Revd Mike Leigh.
In the Easter season, sing your faith with others led by Mike who is a natural voice practitioner. There will be songs from across the world that are easy to learn and full of harmony. Together we will create community, build self-confidence and open the channels of our awareness of God, other people and the beauty of creation.
The day runs from 10 – 4. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Day Retreat - “He is risen, Alleluia!”
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00
Our Retreat Days enable you to find the still point where body, mind and soul come together. They are structured to include both inspirational activity and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a short retreat. The days start at 10:00 and finish at 16:00.
“He is risen, Alleluia!” A mindful singing retreat on 17 April led by Revd Mike Leigh
In the Easter season, sing your faith with others led by Mike who is a natural voice practitioner. There will be songs from across the world that are easy to learn and full of harmony. Together we will create community, build self-confidence and open the channels of our awareness of God, other people and the beauty of creation.
The day runs from 10 – 4. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Cost £45

Easter Retreat
2026-04-02 16:00 - 2026-04-05 15:00
The Easter Retreat 2-5 April led by Parcevall Hall Chaplain, Revd Jenny Savage.
This retreat begins with Maundy Thursday and culminates in the great celebration of Easter Sunday. Along the way there are chapel services, sessions for learning and reflection, companionship and shared activities. We will look at God within our lives and what the Resurrection means to us in our everyday life.

Self-love(d): learning to love God, neighbour and self, through the insights of mindfulness
2026-03-27 16:00 - 2026-03-29 15:00
Self-love(d): learning to love God, neighbour and self, through the insights of mindfulness 27-29 March led by Karen Openshaw and Bishop Chris Edmondson.
This weekend retreat offers an invitation to experience more of the extravagant love God has for us, and to explore how this can be the lens through which we can begin to feel and express love for God, others and ourselves. Karen, who runs her own consultancy, and Bishop Chris, invite you to join them in discovering a healthier rhythm of being, doing and loving.

Launch Event for Art & Contemplation Spring Exhibition
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come to Parcevall Hall to view the paintings and hear from the artists, Leticia Suarez and Julie Bruce.
The first exhibition in the series opens this spring, presenting new work by Julie Bruce and Leticia Suarez, two artists whose practices are deeply rooted in colour, landscape, and personal connection to place.
Opening Event
● Thursday 26 March
○ Ticketed Event with the artists: 6-8pm Please contact the office for your tickets. This is a pay as you feel event.
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Recorder Players Retreat I
2026-03-23 16:00 - 2026-03-25 15:00
Recorder Players Retreat I – Conductor Carolyn Wade
Carolyn coached and directed various music groups, arranged music and ran workshops for concertina groups for over 25 years. Since retiring she has returned to playing in, and arranging music for recorder ensembles and orchestras.
These are informal and friendly residentials recorder ensemble playing. They are aimed at competent adult players who ideally offer at least two instruments (C and F). The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight reading skills are Key. Expect a wide variety of interesting music provided by the conductor.
Bookings are made through the office, but for further details, contact Pauline Welch on paulinewelch.moorfield@gmail.com

Art in Literature
2026-03-16 16:00 - 2026-03-19 15:00
Literature Appreciation Retreats led by Hugh Parry
Hugh Parry is an experienced teacher of English Literature in adult education specialising in Shakespeare. His wide-ranging interests including detective fiction, utopias, ghost stories, Greek drama, and the pursuit of unfashionable poets.
Art in Literature 16-19 March
Art has always engaged the imagination of the workers in the neighbouring field of literature where words grow rather than visual images. This course will offer a taster of fiction and poetry which illustrates the range of treatments given to the subject of Art. The writing will be of different periods, and so will the paintings. Wherever appropriate, we will look at some of the art which stimulated the literature, too.

Open Quiet Day - Christian meditation in Lent
2026-03-16 10:00 - 16:00
Christian meditation in Lent, explore and practise contemplative prayer in this season, led by Revd Henriette Howarth
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 with others and time for silence. Hall staff serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
Arrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00.
Quiet Days are ‘Pay As You Feel’ events and payments can be made on the day by card or in cash. Your contribution to running costs will be greatly appreciated.
Please book your place in advance by contacting the office. Parcevall Hall Open Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed, so if you can’t make the date after all, please let us know and someone else will take your place. To ensure that a wide range of people can attend, we will accept a maximum of three bookings per person during the year.

Through Solitude and Contemplation Retreat
2026-03-13 16:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00
Through Solitude and Contemplation Retreat 13-15 March led by Bishop David Hawkins.
On this retreat, we will seek God through solitude and contemplation. There will be teaching on the Orthodox tradition, the role of the Poustinia and the science of silence. There will be opportunity for periods of personal private retreat in the Poustinia and also shared contemplative worship.

Breath - Prayer and Fitness Retreat
2026-03-13 16:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00
Breath – Prayer and Fitness Retreat – led by Katherine Hogg and Revd Jenny Savage.
This weekend retreat celebrate being active physically and spiritually. They are led by personal trainer and Christian activist, Katherine Hogg and Parcevall Hall Chaplain Jenny Savage. Join the exercise and weights classes, spend time outdoors in the Gardens and the Dales, and take time to reflect on life and faith.

Spring Rambling
2026-03-10 16:00 - 2026-03-13 15:00
Walking in Wharfedale Retreat led by experienced Walk Leaders.
Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale: wild moorland, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. Enjoy a retreat with guided walks, time for personal reflection and the warm hospitality of Parcevall Hall. Packed lunches are provided for longer walks, but you can choose to eat in the dining room if you prefer a shorter walk round the gardens..

Heart & Soul Singing Retreat I
2026-03-06 16:00 - 2026-03-08 15:00
Heart & Soul Singing Retreat – Led by Keely Hodgson.
Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration. No previous singing experience or the ability to read music required. A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response.
Keely is a composer and natural voice practitioner. She leads a number of community choirs and is committed to sharing the sense of wellbeing singing with others can bring.

Exploring the Enneagram Ⅰ
2026-02-27 15:00 - 2026-03-01 14:00
Exploring the Enneagram Ⅰ – Led by Cathy Brown.
The focus of the retreat is the enneagram which has its origins in ancient wisdom and provides a psychological and spiritual lens for our personal growth. Ahead of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to complete an online assessment (www.integrative9.com), receive your own 23-page Integrative Personal Enneagram Report and have a one-hour pre-retreat coaching conversation with Cathy.
Cathy, a Chartered Psychologist, has supported individuals, teams and organisations to manage transitions for over 25 years. Clients experience her as warm empathetic and insightful.

Life in its fulness Lent Retreat
2026-02-23 16:00 - 2026-02-26 15:00
Life in its fulness Lent Retreat 23-26 February led by Dean John Dobson.
The focus of the Lent Retreat is being called into fulness of life by the words of Jesus. In seven addresses over the four days of this Lenten retreat, Dean John will help us to explore how the words of Jesus speak directly to us now, inviting us to enjoy his gift of life in its fulness.

Open Quiet Day - Opening our hearts to God
2026-02-20 10:00 - 16:00
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 with others and time for silence. Hall staff serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
Arrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00.
Quiet Days are ‘Pay As You Feel’ events and payments can be made on the day by card or in cash. Your contribution to running costs will be greatly appreciated.
Please book your place in advance by contacting the office. Parcevall Hall Open Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed, so if you can’t make the date after all, please let us know and someone else will take your place. To ensure that a wide range of people can attend, we will accept a maximum of three bookings per person during the year.
Opening our hearts to God, creating time and space for God through reflection, silence and worship at the beginning of Lent led by Revd Mike Leigh

Slippers, Boots and a Good Book! Clergy Reading Retreat
2026-02-02 10:00 - 2026-02-06 10:00
Slippers, Boots and a Good Book! Clergy Reading Retreat 2-6 February led by Revd Canon Marion Russell.
Bring a book, or a few, of your own choice, take time to ponder, explore the local walks, gardens and beautiful scenery. There will be gentle conversation and companionable silences, and a sustaining rhythm of prayer morning and evening. Guided by Marion Russell, vicar and member of the diocesan ministerial development and formation team.

Christmas Houseparty and Retreat
2025-12-23 16:00 - 2025-12-27 10:00
Christmas Houseparty and Retreat 23-27 December
Spend a traditional Christmas in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Parcevall Hall. Home-cooked food, traditional games and times for reflection shared in good company, all help us rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Cost: £440

Friends at Christmas – Lunch, Eucharist, Carol singing and mince pies
2025-12-11 10:30 - 16:00
11 December from 10:30- 4pm
Join us for a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, carol singing and mince pies. The day starts with coffee and then a celebration Eucharist. After lunch, there will be time to spend in the Hall and Gardens, before a community event with our neighbours here at Parcevall. There will be carols, mince pies, mulled wine and time to socialise.

Cost for Friends: £25
Cost for Visitors: £35

Recorder Players' Workshop V
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-07 15:00
5-7 December with Conductor Michael Piraner
Michael has extensive qualifications including a Diploma [NSW State Conservatorium of Music], BMus [Sydney Conservatorium of Music], and an MA in Music [University of Birmingham]. As a member of Polyphonica Recorder Trio, he has performed in the UK and Europe, and, as a soloist, in the UK, France and Australia. He has considerable experience coaching individuals and both small and large ensembles. Michael has a keen interest in both early and modern music with a special interest in the relationship between language and music in recorder technique.

These residentials are for recorder ensemble playing in an informal and friendly atmosphere. They are aimed at competent adult players who ideally offer at least two instruments [C and F] and are able to swap between them. The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are key. Expect a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor.
If you would like further details about the workshop and music, please contact Pauline Welch who is a recorder player and Friend of Parcevall Hall.
Pauline can be reached on paulinewelch.moorfield@gmail.com.
All bookings should be made through Parcevall Hall. admin@parcevallhall.org.uk
Price for each residential: £230

Waiting for Something Important - Advent Retreat
2025-12-01 16:00 - 2025-12-04 15:00
Waiting for Something Important – Advent Retreat 1-4 December led by Revd Jenny Savage
The Advent retreat will focus on fully engaging with the waiting and anticipation of this season. Jenny will lead the group through bible study, prayer, contemplation and conversation. Relaxed and refreshed, we shall be better prepared to celebrate the great feast of Christmas.
Residential cost: £295
Day guest cost: £150

The Art of Paying Attention - a retreat inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-11-23 16:00
The Art of Paying Attention: a Retreat Inspired by the Poetry of Mary Oliver
Led by Dilly Baker.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
Join us for a restorative retreat where we explore the wisdom of Mary Oliver’s poetry—words that invite us to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with the natural world and ourselves. Through guided and shared reflections and time spent in the beauty of nature around us, we’ll uncover deeper insights into our own stories, values, and perspectives.
This retreat is for anyone seeking renewal, inspiration, connection and stillness.
No prior knowledge of the poetry is necessary—just a willingness to explore, reflect, and embrace the beauty of paying attention.
Dilly is an Anglican Priest and experienced Retreat Leader
For more information or to book email: dillybaker@gmail.com

Labyrinth Retreat
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-11-23 15:00
Led by Karen Balmer
The labyrinth is an ancient archetypal symbol which has its origins in ritual and has provided deep psychological insights for the traveller. On this retreat, we shall explore the labyrinth in a creative interactive way, supported by Karen, who is qualified as an Advanced Facilitator by Veriditas and has worked as spiritual care lead in the NHS Mental Health.

Cost £235 per person
To book your place, email admin@parcevallhall.org.uk or ring 01756 720213

Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat
2025-11-19 16:00 - 2025-11-21 15:00
Inwardly Digest – Reading Retreat 19-21November led by Dr Helen Reid
This is retreat for people who love reading and talking about books, and perhaps especially those who have a pile of books they want to read but haven’t got round to it. There will be time to read in quiet and conducive surroundings, as well as other to share thoughts and theological reflections on your reading. This is a retreat to experience grace through words, to be inspired and refreshed.+
Cost: £195

Open Quiet Day
2025-11-14 10:00 - 16:00
Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of each day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking with others and time for silence. Hall staff will serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, and all participants bring their own lunch.
Friday 14th November 2025 – Christian Meditation with opportunities to explore and practice meditation and contemplative prayer led by Henriette Howarth.
Arrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00.
Quiet Days are Pay As You Feel events and donations can be made on the day by card or in cash.
*For the Creation Quiet Day, we will make a £2 donation per person to the Gardens for the tour, please do include this in your PAYF.
There are 16 places available for each Quiet Day, please do book your place in advance. Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed, so if you can’t make the date after all, please let us know and someone else will take your place.

Heart & Soul Singing Retreat IV
2025-10-24 16:00 - 2025-10-26 15:00
Heart and Soul Singing Retreat – led by Keely Hodgson
24-26 October

Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration. No previous singing experience, or the ability to read music, is required. A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response.

Keely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner. She leads a number of community choirs, including Ben Rhydding Community Choir, and is a member of a team of composers and arrangers for Choir Community. She belongs to the Bring Me Sunshine Trio, a social enterprise that plays and sings in local Care Homes, and runs The Purple Room evenings of music and spoken word in Ben Rhydding. Keely is committed to sharing the sense of well-being and soulful connection singing with others can bring, and helping those who have not sung before to discover their unique voice.

Open Quiet Day
2025-10-20 10:00 - 16:00
Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of each day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking with others and time for silence. Hall staff will serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, and all participants bring their own lunch.
Monday 20th October 2025 – Sabbath with reflections on work and rest led by Colin Blake
Arrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00.
Quiet Days are Pay As You Feel events and donations can be made on the day by card or in cash.
*For the Creation Quiet Day, we will make a £2 donation per person to the Gardens for the tour, please do include this in your PAYF.
There are 16 places available for each Quiet Day, please do book your place in advance. Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed, so if you can’t make the date after all, please let us know and someone else will take your place.

Recorder Players' Workshop IV
2025-10-14 16:00 - 2025-10-16 15:00
14 – 16 October with Conductor Hilary Oliver
Hilary is a retired music teacher who has played recorder for over 50 years. She started conducting and teaching whilst in the school sixth form, then continued her musical studies at the Birmingham School of Music. She worked as a peripatetic woodwind tutor for more than 25 years. Playing in a local consort as well as an early music wind ensemble, she also conducts SRP meetings to indulge her passion for both ancient and modern recorder music.
These residentials are for recorder ensemble playing in an informal and friendly atmosphere. They are aimed at competent adult players who ideally offer at least two instruments [C and F] and are able to swap between them. The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are key. Expect a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor.
If you would like further details about the workshop and music, please contact Pauline Welch who is a recorder player and Friend of Parcevall Hall.
Pauline can be reached on paulinewelch.moorfield@gmail.com.
All bookings should be made through Parcevall Hall. admin@parcevallhall.org.uk
Price for each residential: £230
