Women's spirituality through the centuries, drawing on religious texts and poems for inspiration, led by poet-theologian Hannah Stone. 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

Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat 18-21 May led by Revd Martin Thorpe. Contemplative life is an expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, as Jesus invites you to rest in him. This retreat is an opportunity to experience deep silence with others in a group, with reflective input and guidance

Recorder Players Retreat II - Conductor Michael Piraner Michael has extensive qualifications and performance experience as a soloist. He also has considerable experience coaching individuals and both small and large ensembles. Michael has a keen interest in both early and modern music. These are informal and friendly residentials recorder ensemble playing. They are aimed at

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

The Divine Weaver Retreat Day on 12 June led by Revd Jayne Ward Come and experience weaving as a creative pathway to prayer. During the day, there will be times spent with the group focusing on God as the Divine Weaver, and time for weaving and prayer. Materials and a small frame for weaving will

The Divine Weaver Retreat Day on 12 June led by Revd Jayne Ward. Come and experience weaving as a creative pathway to prayer. During the day, there will be times spent with the group focusing on God as the Divine Weaver, and time for weaving and prayer. Materials and a small frame for weaving will

Writing In Situ Retreat - led by poet Hannah Stone A retreat for creative writers in an inspiring context away from everyday life and distractions. This writing retreat will help you find 'prompts' from the Parcevall Estate and the Yorkshire Dales for your own writing. There will be time with the group, time to explore

The Jewishness of Jesus, reflection on the life and person of Jesus, and what this means to us today, led by Revd Paul Fisher. 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

Walk, Rest and Pray Retreat 6-9 July led by Revd Mark and Gill Ireland. In this retreat we shall go walking, delighting in God’s creation and reflecting from the Bible on how to build refreshing sabbath rest into our often busy lives. There will be six walks during the retreat, with moderately challenging and easier

Sing to the Lord a joyful song 10-12 July led by Revd Mike Leigh. This retreat will be a joyful weekend of song. Mike will teach songs using music from across the world which are easy to learn and full of harmony. Singing praise together will create a sense of community and open the channels

The Pre-Raphaelite Rebellion, 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. The paintings of the Pre-Raphaelites, romantic and poetic

Rest in Him, experience the power and depth of contemplative silence in a group for two one-hour sessions, facilitated by the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer. 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