How do you experience being alone? A desert or an oasis? Led by Rachel Bennet and three Community of the Tree of Life Novices, this day will explore the practice of building intentional periods of solitude into our lives. Rachel leads the Community of the Tree of Life as its Prior. She spent 15 years […]
Discussion poetry and music around five paintings of women in the bible, developed by Graham Kings and Silvia Dimitrova
Duo Azure - Harp and Violin
Enjoy a week working in Launde Abbey's spectacular gardens and experience our hospitality and dining.
Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings
Through the day, led by Catherine Lomas, you are invited to reflect on the events of Acts 2 with a range of Pentecost images from around the world. Drawing on her practice as a theological artist, Revd Catherine will also introduce her own image of Pentecost for further contemplation. The Revd Catherine Lomas is Pioneer […]
Explore spirituality through physical activity as you cycle through Launde Abbey's stunning surroundings.
A day for Clergy and those in authorised Christian Leadership to explore how to stay well and flourish Led by David and Helen Newman with input from Wellbeing Coaches, Sharon de Caestecker and/or Elain Crewe This day will include: Theological reflection on fulfilment and sacrifice in ministry Reconnecting with our own sense of vocation and […]
Recently made popular by television, this is the novel that made Thackeray a household word. Let’s enjoy Becky Sharpe and her worldly progress through unscrupulous ambition.
Space and instruction to support those who engage in contemplative prayer to deepen their practice
Classical Tenor accompanied by accoustic guitar
Explore how Julian of Norwich's vision and a lifetime of reflection on that vision can reshape the way we think, pray and live
Using the method of the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer, we shall explore and experience the Word of God as spoken directly in the Bible. This day will be appropriate both for beginners and those with some experience of contemplative prayer. There will be 2 structured contemplative sessions, times of more formal prayer and plenty of […]
An Italian medieval murder mystery with a Sherlock Holmes-like monk hero and an esoteric puzzle at its core. Come and enjoy a different type of Baskerville.
Going on retreat for the first time can feel like a daunting experience. What am I letting myself in for? Will I enjoy it? What about the silence? Will I cope with it? What do I do with it? Led by Cathy Davies and Helen Newman, this semi-silent retreat is for those who have never […]