About Launde Abbey

This retreat is tailored for those approaching retirement, as well as those already retired. We will be using short talks, prayers, time for reflection, music, poetry and prose, and simple acts of worship. There will be the opportunity for a short individual conversation with one of the leaders if you wish.

Discover the fascinating history of labyrinths as sacred spaces, their shapes, symbolism, and spirituality. Learn how to create and use temporary pop-up labyrinths, make and draw finger labyrinths, and explore their mental and physical health benefits. A retreat led by Jim Bailey.

This rural mission hub residential includes led reflection, time for personal prayer, mutual learning, shared wisdom and companionship with others in rural pioneering ministry.

"Our  Father..." ... an opportunity for us to explore together, with time for quiet reflection and shared worship, what it means for us to pray the Lord's Prayer today. This quiet day will be led by one of our Day Chaplains, Revd Canon Chris Oxley.

Enjoy intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea.
A Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.

Further details of this Quiet Day will be available soon. Please check back regularly for updates.

This retreat is now fully booked. Please contact us by email or phone if you wish to be placed on our 2025 waiting list. Thank you.
Into the Silent Land offers profound insights for the student of silent prayer but is especially intended for the non-specialist who feels drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. This retreat will be led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of Contemplative Life.

Further details of this Quiet Day will be available soon. Please check back regularly for updates.

Enjoy intimate performances from the finest artists. Join us for an hour of Shakespeare and contemporary work, written by Paul Tafaro, complemented by inspired guitar pieces composed by Mark Bickerstaff in our medieval chapel followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea.
A Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.

Join us for this retreat with John Bell exploring 'Spiritual Mentors in Holy Scripture.' But not the likely suspects – Moses, Isaiah, Paul and the other 'greats.' Instead, we will consider those who in terms of volume have little written about them.