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.

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

Led by poet Hannah Stone. Writing In Situ Retreat 25-27 June 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

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.

Bright Field, Dark Silence: exploring the poetry of R S Thomas. Led by Revd Dilly Baker 12th - 14th July 2027 Together, using Thomas' poetry, we consider the elusive presence of the Divine, where God is never fully grasped but encountered in absence, silence and longing.

Celebrating 100 years of Sir William Milner and Parcevall Hall. This two night stay at Parcevall Hall has a lively programme of social activities including walks, talks and games, as well as time for personal reflection, prayer and worship. To celebrate 100 years since William Milner purchased Parcevall Hall, there will be presentations on the

Tuesday 20th July Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Day, experience the power and depth of silence with others. 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

'Refreshed in Body and Spirit' Retreat 26-29 July 2027 led by Canon Mark and Gill Ireland In this retreat we shall go walking, delighting in God’s creation and reflecting each evening from the Bible on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Each day there will be a choice of gentle and more

Heart and Soul Singing Retreat - led by Keely Hodgson 10th - 12th August 2027 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.

Informal and friendly residentials for recorder ensemble playing with a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor. 20-22 August with Conductor Mat Taylor Mat is passionate about music and provides as a wide a range of music as possible

Walking in Wharfedale Retreats 4-7 May and 7-10 September Led by experienced walk leaders, these retreats are a celebration of the varied landscape of the Dales taking in wild moorland, wooded vales, and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. Cost: £324

In the Merry Company of the Dutch Golden Age Art Appreciation Course 14-16 September led by Tim Stimson Experienced teacher Tim will guide the group through examples of this 17th century genre of paintings depicting social gatherings in this time of affluence and cultural development. Cost: £245