Gardening Retreat: ‘May God bless the work of our hands’
Join us for daily worship, gardening, and reflective sessions in the peaceful community atmosphere of Launde Abbey.
£520
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Retreats
God’s Creation, Narnia and Middle-Earth ***FULLY BOOKED***
This retreat is now fully booked. Please contact us by email or phone if you wish to be placed on a waiting list. Thank you.
£480
Thriving In Retirement ***FULLY BOOKED***
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.
£180
Labyrinth Retreat
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.
£480
Into the Silent Land: Five Day Meditation Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***
***FULLY BOOKED***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.
£560
Spiritual Mentors in Holy Scripture : A John Bell Retreat ***ONE PLACE REMAINING***
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.
£600
Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love ***FULLY BOOKED***
This retreat is now FULLY BOOKED! Using Julian's prayerful reflections from the book 'Revelations of Divine Love,' this weekend retreat will offer a spacious mix of teaching, stillness and contemplative prayer, with further options for body prayer, photography and creative attention to the beautiful landscape at Launde. Led by Gail and Ian Adams.
£362
Advent Retreat: Waiting Hopefully
Launde Abbey East Norton, Leicestershire, United KingdomIn this retreat, led by Rhona Knight, we will be prayerfully and creatively considering the nature of hope and hopeful waiting in the context of advent as, with all of creation, we wait upon God and cry Maranatha. Come, Lord Jesus.
£340
Rooted and Grounded: Going Deeper Into Spiritual Practice ***FULLY BOOKED***
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.
£480
Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***
Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings
£910
Epiphany Retreat: In the Beauty of Holiness ***FULLY BOOKED***
Join us as we seek to rest in the beauty of the holiness of the child, Saviour of the world and meet his spirit in the struggles and gifts of life today. Led by Revd John Rackley.
£350
Textiles Retreat **FULLY BOOKED**
** FULLY BOOKED ** Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and artistic inspiration at Launde Abbey, where the Revd Claire Goode invites you into the world of textiles.
£600
Resting in God: A Weekend Meditation Retreat **FULLY BOOKED**
Launde Abbey East Norton, Leicestershire, United Kingdom**FULLY BOOKED** With help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich, Martin Laird and others, we will explore the path of interior surrender, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence. Led by Chris Whittington, founder of the School of Contemplative Life.
£330
Inhabiting the Bible through story: The use of Imagination for Interpreting the Bible ***FULLY BOOKED***
***FULLY BOOKED*** During this retreat, we will explore what using imagination contributes to our reading of Scripture and what is lost when we don’t use it in our reading. There will be input reflecting on imagination and what it brings to our understanding of scripture and lots of time for personal reflection. Led by Dr Paula Gooder.
£350
Living with Loss ***FULLY BOOKED***
Launde Abbey East Norton, Leicestershire, United KingdomAbi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one.
£495