THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Julie Darling A day of retreat with the gentle music of the Celtic harp, and wisdom from the early Celtic Christian tradition. The Celtic vision sees nature as the face of God, and offers a spiritual practice to take us into intimate relationship with the divine in every aspect

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Leader:  Canon John Holford Quiet Spaces Explore three quiet spaces:  Parcevall Hall and the space we inhabit;  the womb, the space we once inhabited;  and the grave, the space we shall inhabit.  Come apart for a day and shut the door and be still. Canon John Holford is a retired

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Tim Stimson Laura Knight's career began in earnest at Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast, with her husband-to-be, Harold, and other artists inspired by outdoor painting.  In paint and prose she expressed her admiration and solidarity with the hardy fisher folk of Staithes whilst developing her own painting techniques, 

  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Marion Duff MBACP This retreat will look at how we use our passion, and 'fighting' energy to merge the inner battles we all have with the outer battles we all share in, to bring our deep,innermost organic self into outer expression amid all the worldly temptations of our

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Professor Rosemary Mitchell Rosemary leads a spiritual study day which will introduce you to the haunting and evocative landscapes of the German Romantic artist, Caspar David Freidrich (1774 - 1840), and suggest how they might be situated in, and contribute to, the Western Christian tradition of contemplative prayer. Rosemary

The last of our three walking breaks at Parcevall Hall in 2020. Wharfedale offers a wealth of landscapes; wild moorland, limestone uplands, wooded valleys and gentle farmland, with the uninterrupted beauty of Upper Wharfedale laid out before you form the hilltops. New routes are added each year, and we offer a choice each day of

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Hugh Parry By popular demand, Hugh Parry introduces the 2nd instalment of his presentation of Sir William Milner's 78s.  A glimpse of the personal tastes of Sir William, played on a wind-up gramophone as he would have enjoyed and heard them at Parcevall Hall. Expect a fascinating and enjoyable

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over lunch. Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am.

Leader: Revd Canon Dr Flora Winfield A two-night retreat, with a full day led by Flora Winfield. 'Burned by my vision of a world that shone'. The line comes from Clive James' poem, 'Japanese Maple' in Sentenced to Life. Among the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, Flora Winfield has worked

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Leader:  Revd Canon Dr Flora Winfield 'Burned by my vision of a world that shone';  walking through autumn in poems, psalms and prayers.  The line comes from Clive James' poem, 'Japanese Maple' in Sentenced to Life. Among the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, Flora Winfield

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Tutor:  Sandra Foxall Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments 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

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED I know the plans I have for you Plans to prosper and not to harm Plans to give you hope and a future Jeremiah Ch 29 v 11 Contemplative life is the expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, to hear 'the still small voice'