A Haven of Peace, a Piece of Heaven
The Bield at Blackruthven
Retreat and Conference Centre

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Events Programme

HerRhythm
27th - 29th November 2026
A women’s weekend retreat exploring the rhythms of the seasons through meditation, movement, drumming, simple circle dances and expressive arts. A gentle invitation to reflect on your own life, deepen your spirituality and notice the Divine within. No previous experience is needed.
£355

Family Day of Play & Discovery
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Family Day of Play & Discovery – Bring your children to The Bield for a day of creativity, nature exploration, and fun in the swimming pool. Designed for families with children aged 5–16, this day offers relaxed, hands-on activities in art, gentle outdoor adventures, and playful swimming. Morning refreshments and lunch are included.
£75 per adult with up to 2 children

Holding Memories in Light & Colour – A Creative Day of Reflection and Remembrance
9th Sep and also available on 11th Nov
Spend a creative day in remembrance of loved ones who have passed, through exploration of light, colour, and creativity. Using simple materials including inks, acrylics, watercolour, and collage, participants may create small artworks inspired by cherished objects. Gentle reflective exercises, personal creative time, and optional sharing provide a calm, supportive space to celebrate and remember. No previous artistic experience is required.
£75

A Day to Explore Peace and Creation
8th Sept
Step into a day of gentle reflection, prayer, and connection with God through nature, movement, and creative expression. This retreat at the Bield invites participants to slow down, notice creation, and explore personal renewal through quiet walks, swimming, art, and meditation. Guided by Cate, the day offers flexibility and support, giving space for both communal reflection and private contemplation, leaving participants refreshed, inspired, and grounded in peace.
£75

Stillness and Stitching
19th August and 25th Nov
Stillness and Stitching – A Day of Reflection and Creative Renewal. Step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter a gentle space of calm, creativity, and connection. Through guided meditation, quiet prayer, and mindful stitching, this workshop invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover balance. By the end of the day, you’ll leave feeling restored and centred carrying home not only a handmade piece, but a renewed sense of peace.
£75

Creative Day using Music, Art and Poetry
13th October 2026
In a busy world, charity and love can be easily missed as we rush through our lives. God
may at times seem distant and far off within the demands of the day. This creative day is
aimed at stilling ourselves, giving %me to allow our being to recognise what is in and
around us.
£75.00

Stillness and Stitching
25th November 2026
Stillness and Stitching – A Day of Reflection and Creative Renewal. Step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter a gentle space of calm, creativity, and connection. Through guided meditation, quiet prayer, and mindful stitching, this workshop invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover balance. By the end of the day, you’ll leave feeling restored and centred carrying home not only a handmade piece, but a renewed sense of peace.
£75

Multi Day Silent Retreat
3rd to 6th November 2026
Come for as few or as many days as you wish These retreats will introduce ways of stilling yourself and prayer material. There will be the opportunity to meet with a guide each day
• 1 day: £75
• 2 day: £175, including 1 overnight stay
• 3 day: £275, including 2 overnight stays
• 4 day: £375, including 3 overnight stays

Seasonal Quiet Garden Days
21st October
2nd December
“If you stand still for a few minutes in the relentless onward rush of 21st century life you might hear a quiet but insistent undercurrent. It is the cry of our hearts for space and time just to be, to listen to the heartbeat of creation, to let our souls catch up. Quiet gardens offer just such longed-for oases of peace. They open up once more what all our busy-ness has buried – the precious gift of heart-time and soul-space.”
Margaret Silf – patron of The Quiet Garden Movement

