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

Prayer Walking, join Canon Mark and Gill Ireland to reflectively walk the stations of the cross in the Parcevall Hall Gardens. 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

Led by Dr Cathy Brown Cathy, a Transition Psychologist, has supported individuals to manage transitions for over 30 years. Clients experience her as warm, empathetic and insightful. Exploring the Enneagram II 24-26 September A retreat for those who have undertaken some development with the Enneagram, and have an understanding of our individual type. We will

Led by Karen Herrick Monday 27th September 2027 Prayerfully consider the theme of who God says we are in Him through prayerful contemporary hand stiching using colour, word and symbols. All materials provided and all skill levels can participate. £46.00 - inc Lunch

Labyrinth Retreat led by Karen Balmer. Combining the ancient wisdom of the labyrinth with opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, this retreat includes a variety of activities including making and walking a labyrinth, and exploring its history and symbolism. Cost £245.00

The day starts with coffee followed by a guided tour of the orchard, collecting apples and a short outdoor service. There will be apple themed refreshments, lunch and cake as well as apple pressing and cider tasting. This is one of the 'Friends of Parcevall Hall' special events, there is one planned for each season

Informal and friendly residentials for recorder ensemble playing with a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor. 11-13 October with Conductor Michael Piraner Michael has extensive experience as soloist and coach, specialising in both early and modern music.

Creationtide themed mindful singing and quiet times led by Revd Mike Leigh 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.

'Like Mary, sister of Martha' Retreat 15-17 October led by Helen Reid, Director of Parcevall Hall Drawing on the writing of three theologians, Selina Stone, Amy-Jill Levine and Paula Gooder, all of whom are attentive like Mary, we will seek to do likewise. There will be time to listen and reflect, to share and discuss,

Led by Hugh Parry Irish Literature 18-21 October Explore some of the riches of Ireland’s literary tradition from a culture deeply rooted in storytelling. In this course, Hugh will engage the group by looking at a wide range of poetry, novels and drama written in English by Irish writers at different times in history.