16-18 July from 4pm on Wednesday to 3pm on Friday This two-night stay at Parcevall has a lively programme of social activities including a quiz, walks, poetry and wine tasting, as well as time for personal reflection, worship and prayer. Last year’s Annual Gathering was very well attended and much enjoyed, so this year’s Gathering

Heart and Soul Singing Retreat - led by Keely Hodgson  29-31 July;  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

Art Appreciation led by Tim Stimson Victorian Art: Town and Country 11-13 August   The Victorian era was a transformative time for British society and culture due to the effects of intense industrialisation and urbanisation. At this retreat, we will reflect on the art created in the very different contexts of town and country, contrasting

22-24 August with Conductor Mat Taylor Whilst being a scientist and supporting mainstream science education, Mat remains ever passionate about music, especially on the recorder. He plays in several groups – including early winds, flutes and recorders. He has been the secretary of York Guildhall SRP for many years, organising meetings, playdays and two SRP

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

Strength – Prayer and Fitness Retreat Led by Katherine Hogg  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 the

Starting the Artist’s Way Retreat  5 – 7 September led by Dr Cathy Brown We are all creative beings. It is a natural part of being human to express our true self and to live in the flow of life. Often in life, we can become very busy and buffeted around by expectations. We can lose our

Literature Appreciation led by Hugh Parry Music in Literature 8-11 September   Music is in debt to literature for the texts which it turns into song and opera; it is equally true that literature is often inspired by music, which is the theme of this course. There will be a great variety of writing, from

Retreat for those who want to pray more deeply 12-14 September led by Revd Henriette Howarth and Revd Paul Wheelhouse  If you long to pray more and experience the divine Love more deeply, this retreat is for you. We will find inspiration in the scriptures and Christian tradition to deepen our awareness of God who

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

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

1 October from 10:30 till 3:30 The day starts with coffee and then a Eucharist, followed by lunch. After lunch a speaker will talk about one of the Friends’ favourite subjects – Parcevall Hall! There will also be a tour of the Hall to appreciate the building and its history - perhaps there are rooms