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.
As the crisp autumn mornings draw in, take a couple of hours, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. A guided walk led by Jo de Graaf.
"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.
FULLY BOOKED! 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.
As the crisp autumn mornings draw in, take a couple of hours, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. A guided walk led by Jo de Graaf.
***FULLY BOOKED*** 'I am the Living Water: Come, Drink, Live' - led by Revd Catherine Wright, one of our day chaplains.
***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.
The day will be both seasonal and reflective, as we enter the year’s darker days and prepare for the Light and Coming of Christmas - Led by Rosey Feuell
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.
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.
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.
As the crisp autumn mornings draw in, take a couple of hours, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. A guided walk led by Jo de Graaf.
In 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.
