As the nights draw in and the air gets cooler, we are keeping the Hall cosy and welcoming, and I hope you are planning a visit whether for a programmed retreat or a private retreat day. Whichever it might be, the role of Parcevall is to create an environment for rest and spiritual renewal, with support and encouragement for the chosen purpose of your retreat.
When people come on retreat, I see the partnership of relaxation and purpose in their approach, it is like rest and work go hand in hand. From a faith perspective, it as an opportunity to experience the promise and welcome of Jesus: ‘Come to me … for my yoke is easy and my burden is light’. Yes, there is work to be done that requires focus, effort and attentiveness but the work is light because it propels a person forwards.
I am hoping to get the work and rest balance right for the retreat I am leading next month that’s based on reading and reflection. And I know other leaders consider these aspects carefully too, for example, how many new songs to introduce, when to break for quiet time or free time, how to close the day peacefully. We love to see people looking refreshed by the time they are leaving us.
The full range of retreats and courses on offer in 2026 is now loaded onto this website. Please click on the events tab to view.
