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The Sound of Musings

Spend an encouraging and inspiring retreat with Maria the ‘flibbertigibbet’ nun turned governess as she discovers the life she was born to live. Prompted by the songs, characters and stories from 'The Sound of Music', Bryony Wood will lead us on our own journey of faith – it will be biblical, authentic and quite a lot of fun. We will probably even make our own sounds of music too!

£620

Into the Silent Land: Five Day Meditation Retreat

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.

£580

Mindfulness Retreat

Nicola Smith explores the foundations of mindfulness, as taught in secular mindfulness courses, and helps us discover how these can support our prayer life, attentiveness and stillness.

£495

Contemplative Photography Retreat: The Space Between 間

This is a Photography and Spirituality retreat based around the premise that the photographer's stance is a way of slowing down and being attentive to the world (as God's sacred text) around and God's presence and proclamation within it. Led by Revd Morna Simpson.

£495

Paradoxes of Faith: Rediscovering Transfiguration

This silent retreat centres on the mystical Feast of the Transfiguration. We will approach it through the lens of paradox. Its paradoxes shine an energizing light onto our own lives, […]

£495

Individually Guided Retreat

Spiritual leader Dr Rhona Knight leads this silent retreat offering one to one support from her team of experienced guides.

£1,085

The Practice of Joy: CS Lewis Retreat

On this Creationtide retreat, we explore the topic of joy with C S Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles (nature was one of the chief mediums through which joy came to him). Led by Andrew Swinford.

£495

Beginners Retreat

Launde Abbey East Norton, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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. Led by members of the Launde Abbey Community.

£330

Rooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice

You might want to be more resilient in the face of exhausting demands. You might be looking for a deeper foundation for your ministry. You might be wrestling with the question: how do I live a flourishing life? If so, this retreat is for you. Led by Launde Abbey and Renovaré.

£495

Rediscovering the Ancient Paths with Bernard of Clairvaux

Launde Abbey East Norton, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

This two-day retreat will be an intimate conversation with one of the greatest exponents of the love of God, Bernard of Clairvaux, a French twelfth-century monk. It will offer teaching, worship, prayer, times of silence and the opportunity for individual appointments with the retreat conductor and relaxation in the grounds and surrounding countryside. Led by Jenny Campbell.

£350

Stepping Into the Bible

This retreat explores the evolving message of the Bible. We step into the world of the Bible, with its different styles of writing and different levels of truth. We see how the Old and New Testaments relate to one another, and how ideas about God and Jesus, salvation and morality changed over the centuries. Led by Peter Sills.

£495

Look at the Birds: A Birdwatching Retreat

Come and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship, biblical reflections and guided birdwatching walks. Led by Mark Winter.

£495