Beginners Retreat *** FULLY BOOKED ***

This retreat is now fully booked.  Please complete the form on this page if you wish to be placed on the waiting list and our booking team will contact you shortly.

Are you someone who has been away on a parish weekend, perhaps been to a quiet day or two, but never experienced a residential retreat? Are you unsure how you might cope with a retreat, what you might do with your time, or whether you can cope with the silence? Then this is the retreat for you!

The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. During you stay at Launde you can join in with the community’s rhythm of prayer and worship; walk, paint, potter or simply rest, as the spirit takes you.

Revd Chris Webb

Chris Webb, Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey and Diocesan Spirituality Adviser, is an Anglican priest who has ministered as president of a spiritual formation ministry in the USA, as a parish priest in Wales and in a church for the homeless. He is the author of two books: The Fire of the Word (2011) and God-Soaked Life (2017).

Revd Alan Humphrey

Alan Humphrey, Resident Chaplain at Launde Abbey, is an Anglican priest who came to Launde from a new monastic community where they were warden and house manager after being in parish ministry for several years.  His enthusiasm for sharing his love of God stems from experiences throughout his varied earlier careers alongside  many years of serving on team at New Wine.

Retreat price: £295 includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources.
We offer an ‘Early Bird’ price of £275 if you pay in full before 17th January 2023.
It may be possible for you to extend your stay by arriving early.  Why not check on availability and ask for a quote when you contact us.