Parcevall Hall

Friday 2nd October Community viewing and coffee morning for the Autumn Art and Contemplation Exhibition
2026-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Friday 2nd October Community viewing and coffee morning for the Autumn Art and Contemplation Exhibition10-12

Recorder Players Retreat IV
2026-10-19 16:00 - 2026-10-21 15:00
Recorder Players Retreat IV – Conductor Hilary Oliver
Hilary is an experienced music teacher who has long loved to play the recorder. Hilary plays in a local consort as well as an early music wind ensemble, and has a passion for both ancient and modern recorder music.
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

Contemplative viewing of the Autumn Art and Contemplation Exhibition
2026-10-22 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 22nd October Contemplative viewing of the Autumn Art and Contemplation Exhibition 6-8pm
Please contact the office to book a place

Open Quiet Day - Hexagonal Prayer
2026-10-23 10:00 - 16:00
Hexagonal Prayer, exploring six elements of the Lord’s Prayer and how we learn to walk with God, led by Revd Colin Blake.
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.

Open Quiet Day - Seeking stillness
2026-10-30 10:00 - 16:00
Seeking stillness, take time out from the rush of life with 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 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.

Heart & Soul Singing Retreat IV
2026-10-30 16:00 - 2026-11-01 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
2026-11-13 16:00 - 2026-11-15 15:00
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.

Alive - Prayer & Fitness Retreat
2026-11-20 16:00 - 2026-11-22 15:00
Alive – Prayer & 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.

Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat
2026-11-20 16:00 - 2026-11-22 15:00
Inwardly Digest – Reading Retreat 20-22 November led by Dr Helen Reid, Director of Parcevall Hall.
This retreat is for people who love reading and talking about books. There will be time to read in quiet and conducive surroundings, as well as to share your thoughts and theological reflections on your reading with others. This is a retreat to experience grace through words at a perfect time of year for staying indoors and reading.

Singing Through Advent Retreat
2026-11-30 16:00 - 2026-12-03 15:00
Singing Through Advent Retreat 30 November – 3 December led by Revd Mike Leigh.
Come for a relaxing time at the beginning of Advent when Mike will lead an exploration of the themes of Advent through music and reflections. During the retreat, there will be teaching, rest, and a chance to sing Advent songs old and new. There will be worship services each day as we prepare for the great festival of Christmas.

Recorder Players Retreat V
2026-12-04 16:00 - 2026-12-06 15:00
Recorder Players Retreat V – Conductor Mary Tyers
Mary is a well established teacher and performer who loves tutoring musicians. She also performs regularly with Sounds Historical, the folk duo Hardy Tyers and with several period instrument 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

Friends at Christmas – Lunch, Eucharist, Carol Singing and Mince Pies
2026-12-09 10:30 - 16:00
Friends of Parcevall Hall – There are special events planned in each season of the year to provide regular opportunities for friendship, fun and worship. These events are subsided by the Friends of Parcevall Hall, to enable those who give so much to the Hall to spend time together here.
Friends at Christmas – Lunch, Eucharist, Carol Singing and Mince Pies
Wednesday 9 December from 10:30 till 4pm
Join us for a day of celebration that will be a highlight in your Christmas calendar. The day starts with coffee and a Eucharist, followed by a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. After lunch, there will be time to spend in the Hall and Gardens, before a community party with carols, mince pies and mulled wine.
Cost for Friends: £27

Open Quiet Day - Journeying through Advent
2026-12-11 10:00 - 16:00
Journeying through Advent, reflections on texts from the Gospel of Luke led by Dr Helen Reid.
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.

Christmas Houseparty and Retreat
2026-12-23 16:00 - 2026-12-27 10:00
Christmas Houseparty and Retreat 23-27 December
Spend a traditional Christmas in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Parcevall Hall. There will be home-cooked food, traditional games, times for reflection and services in the chapel, all shared in good company to help us truly celebrate Christmas.

Open Quiet Day - Embracing the New Year
2027-01-12 10:00 - 16:00
Embracing the New Year, start the retreat year at Parcevall Hall with quiet, reflection and 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 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.

Time & Space New Year Retreat
2027-01-12 16:00 - 2027-01-15 10:00
Take time to simply be and spiritually recharge with a three night stay at Parcevall Hall, with chaplaincy support.
4pm Tuesday 12th January – 10am Friday 15th January 2027

Clergy Reading Retreat - Slippers, Boots and a Good Book!!
2027-02-01 10:00 - 2027-02-05 10:00
Clergy Reading Retreat – Slippers, Boots and a Good Book!!
Monday 1st – Friday 5th February 2027
Led by Revd Canon Marion Russell
Read books and take time to ponder. There will be gentle conversation and companionable silences, and a sustaining rhythm of prayer morning and evening.

Prayer & Weaving Day Retreat
2027-02-25 10:00 - 16:00
Prayer & Weaving Day Retreat Day
Thursday 25th February 2027
Led by Revd Jane Ward
Experience weaving as a creative pathway to prayer. Materials and a small frame for weaving will be provided, ideal for those with some experience of weaving prayer.
Refreshments will be served, please bring your own lunch.

Open Quiet Day - St David's Day
2027-03-01 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 1st March – On St David’s Day join Revd Rod Geddes for a day of prayer and reflection based in the tradition of Celtic Christianity.
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.

Parcevall Lent Retreat
2027-03-09 16:00 - 2027-03-11 15:00
Parcevall Lent Retreat
Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th March 2027
Led by Revd Robin Gamble.
Take time out early in Lent to immerse yourself in the gift of this season, seeking spiritual renewal, sharing fellowship and drawing closer to God.

Time & Space Easter Week Retreat
2027-03-30 10:00 - 2027-04-02 16:00
Take time to simply be and spiritually recharge with a three night stay at Parcevall Hall, with chaplaincy support.

The Gift of Years: Spirituality of Ageing
2027-04-16 16:00 - 2027-04-18 15:00
The Gift of Years: Spirituality of Ageing
16th – 18th April 2027
Led by Revd Dilly Baker
Explore the meaning, purpose and wisdom that emerge in the later seasons of life, strengthening resilience and connet more deeply with what matters most now.

Open Quiet Day - Hope
2027-04-26 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 26th April – Join Bishop David Hawkins to reflect on the source of our hope in these times through silence and contemplation.
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
2027-04-26 16:00 - 2027-04-29 15:00
26th – 29th April 2027
Led by Bishop David Hawkins
Seek God through solitude and contemplation and drawing on the Orthodox tradition of the Poustina and the science of silence. There will be opportunity for periods of personal private retreat in the Poustina and also shared contemplative worship.

Anglican Association Retreat
2027-05-10 16:00 - 2027-05-14 15:00
Led by Canon Andy Hawes SSC
This part silent retreat enabling a deep personal encounter with the Divine. Services will be in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and Bible readings are from King James Version.
For further information, please contact Mrs Rosemary Hall on 0191 2857534 or hallrosemary36@gmail.com

Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat
2027-05-24 16:00 - 2027-05-27 15:00
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.
Bookings should be made through Sue Davies on 07749 592 858 or susandavies367@gmail.com

Retreat for Clergy Engaging with Islam and Muslims
2027-06-14 16:00 - 2027-06-16 15:00
Led by Bishop Toby Howarth
14th – 16th June 2027
This retreat offers companionship for reflection and renewal for clergy who live out a calling to engage with Muslims. There will be opportunities to share the joy of relationships and ministry as well as the challenges posed by context and the political environment.

The Divine Weaver Retreat Day
2027-06-24 10:00 - 16:00
Led by Revd Jayne Ward
Come and experience weaving as a creative pathway to prayer. Materials and a small frame for weaving will be provided, no previous experience necessary.
Refreshments will be served, please bring your own lunch.

Open Quiet Day - People Jesus Met
2027-06-25 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 25th June – People Jesus Met, learning about Jesus through his encounters with others, led by Revd Phil Moon.
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.

The Listening Path Retreat
2027-07-05 16:00 - 2027-07-07 15:00
Led by Andrew Rudd
Be inspired by God, the great listener, and experience listening not as an action for your head alone, but for your whole embodied soul, being fully present, seeing and being seen. Drawing on the poetry of Andrew Rudd published by Canterbury Press.
