Wharfedale has a variety of landscapes;  wild moorland, limestone uplands, wooded valleys and gentle farmland, with the uninterrupted beauty of Upper Wharfedale visible from the hilltops. We offer a choice each day of either short or longer walks with our guides, returning to the welcome and warmth of the Hall.  Packed lunches are provided, but

Conductor:  Canon Andy Hawes SSC The Passion According to Luke Services will be in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and the Authorised Version of the Bible.  It is not necessary to be a member of the Anglican Association to come on this retreat, and all are welcome. All bookings should be made through

Chaucer Tutor:  Hugh Parry Chaucer now seems to be treated as the purveyor of rollicking pseudo-Medieval romps, flattened of course in to modern English:  not a fate which genius deserves.  This course will sidestep the favourites beloved of travelling players and setters of school syllabuses, and give a glimpse of his quality through some of

Cartoonery:  English Attitudes Tutor:  Tim Stimson Many artists discovered that humour is the key to winning the hearts of the English! Caricature, satire and the cartoon have given pleasure, satisfaction, amusement and relief, whilst drawing down censure and puncturing pomposity across class divides since the 18th century. From the witty and genteel to the vicious

Tutor:  Dr Cathy Brown  Life can be stressful but, whilst we can't eliminate stress completely, we can change how we respond to it. During this two-night retreat you will learn about our human stress response and how to begin to develop habits to help build your physical, mental and emotional resilience to such stress. It