Open Quiet Days and Retreat Days at Parcevall Hall 2026
Open Quiet Days
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.
Programme for 2026
Friday 20th February
Opening our hearts to God, creating time and space for God through reflection, silence and worship at the beginning of Lent led by Revd Mike Leigh
Monday 16th March
Christian meditation in Lent, explore and practise contemplative prayer in this season, led by Revd Henriette Howarth
Friday 24th April
A Lakeside Walk in Eastertide, with reflections on Jesus’ earthly ministry around the Sea of Galilee, led by Revd Mark Ireland
Monday 18th May
Women’s spirituality through the centuries, drawing on religious texts and poems for inspiration, led by poet-theologian Hannah Stone
Monday 6th July
The Jewishness of Jesus, reflection on the life and person of Jesus, and what this means to us today, led by Revd Paul Fisher
Wednesday 15th July
Rest in Him, experience the power and depth of contemplative silence in a group for two one-hour sessions, facilitated by the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer
Monday 7th September
The Spirituality of Celtic Crosses, reflecting on beauty and truth in these ancient treasures, led by Revd Tom Lusty
Friday 23rd October
Hexagonal Prayer, exploring six elements of the Lord’s Prayer and how we learn to walk with God, led by Revd Colin Blake
Friday 30th October
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
Friday 11th December
Journeying through Advent, reflections on texts from the Gospel of Luke led by Dr Helen Reid
Day Retreats in 2026
Our Retreat Days enable you to find the still point where body, mind and soul come together. They are structured to include both inspirational activity and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a short retreat. The days start at 10:00 and finish at 16:00.
“He is risen, Alleluia!” A mindful singing retreat on 17 April led by Revd Mike Leigh
In the Easter season, sing your faith with others led by Mike who is a natural voice practitioner. There will be songs from across the world that are easy to learn and full of harmony. Together we will create community, build self-confidence and open the channels of our awareness of God, other people and the beauty of creation.
The day runs from 10 – 4. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Cost £45
The Divine Weaver Retreat Day on 12 June led by Revd Jayne Ward
Come and experience weaving as a creative pathway to prayer. During the day, there will be times spent with the group focusing on God as the Divine Weaver, and time for weaving and prayer. Materials and a small frame for weaving will be provided, no previous experience necessary.
The day runs from 10 – 4. Refreshments will be served, please bring your own lunch.
Cost £30
Needle Felting Craft Day on 15 August led by Isobel Coney
This craft day, led by teaching artist Isobel, is perfect for beginning and intermediate needle felters. You will be shown the skills for making a needle-felted bead and guided through the steps for making a garland, small figures, and other creations. By the end of the day, you’ll have a completed project and have the skills to continue needle felting at home. All materials required are supplied.
The day runs from 10 – 4. Lunch and refreshments are included.
Cost: £45
