The Spirituality of Celtic Crosses, reflecting on beauty and truth in these ancient treasures, led by Revd Tom Lusty. 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,

Walking in Wharfedale Retreat led by experienced Walk Leaders. Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale: wild moorland, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. Enjoy a retreat with guided walks, time for personal reflection and the warm hospitality of Parcevall Hall. Packed lunches are provided for

Music and Worship Retreat 14-16 Sept led by Revd Paul Fisher. At this retreat we will explore the importance of good music for different kinds of Christian worship. We will listen to and play different examples of music, have a go at composing our own short pieces, and aim to finish with a short concert.

Embracing the Second Half of Life - Led by Cathy Brown. At this retreat, participants will explore the unfolding path of the second half of life, discerning how to embrace this and thrive. Together, we will draw on the psychological and spiritual wisdom that helps us understand the two halves of life, particularly that offered

Climbing the Poetic Munros Led by Hugh Parry Hugh Parry is an experienced teacher of English Literature in adult education specialising in Shakespeare. His wide-ranging interests including detective fiction, utopias, ghost stories, Greek drama, and the pursuit of unfashionable poets. In poetry, the current preference is for brevity and lyricism, while verse marching from page

The Angel’s Question 28-30 September led by Revd Dilly Baker. ‘Where have you come from and where are you going?’ This timeless question posed by the angel to Hagar in the desert forms the backdrop for our retreat. We will reflect on our life journeys to date and consider who we are becoming. We will

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 Eucharist, lunch and tour

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

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

Deep and Diverse Prayer Retreat 23-25 October led by Revd Henriette Howarth, and Revd Paul and Karen Wheelhouse. If you long to pray more and experience the divine Love more deeply, this retreat is for you. Finding our inspiration in the scriptures and Christian tradition, we will practice different ways of prayer including silence, contemplation

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

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