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

Courses and Guided Retreats
When booking program dates we ask for payment in full to confirm reservation
Advanced Enneagram
19th September 2026
10:00-16:00
The Purpose of the workshop is to work within the context of personal growth. Having done the initial Enneagram groundwork and gone deeper, in this next workshop we seek to explore spiritual growth via upstream and downstream exercises. We then will be studying the concept of the Soul Child and delve into deeper waters of what we most judge.
£75
Journey into Healing
3rd October 2026
09:30 - 16:45
The Purpose – of the workshop is to be open to ourselves, to each other and to God for growth and healing.
Who is it for? – it is suitable for all who are looking for growth and insight in their relationships or in their inner, emotional or spiritual lives. It is not a requirement that group members be professing Christians, but this is the context in which the groups run.
£75
Creative Day using Music, Art and Poetry
13th October 2026
9:30 - 16:30
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
Seasonal Quiet Garden Days
21st October
2nd December
10am to 4pm
“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
£75
Multi Day Silent Retreat
3rd to 6th November 2026
10am on day of arrival to 4pm on day of departure
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
Stillness and Remembrance
11th Nov
10AM - 4:30PM
A Space To Pause and Reflect
We all carry memories of people, places and experiences that have shaped us. Some memories bring comfort; others hold sadness, bereavement, longing or change.
This gentle retreat offers time and space to pause, reflect and connect with what matters through nature, quiet observation and simple creative invitations.
The day draws on the changing rhythms of nature, the beauty of autumn, and the qualities of light, colour and texture. There will be time for stillness, creativity and quiet observation, allowing space for personal reflection within the peaceful surroundings of The Bield.
£75
Stillness and Stitching
25th November 2026
10:00 - 16:00
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
HerRhythm
27th - 29th November 2026
16:00 on arrival day - 15:00 on departure day
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
Journey into Healing
12th December 2026
09:30 - 16:45
The Purpose – of the workshop is to be open to ourselves, to each other and to God for growth and healing.
Who is it for? – it is suitable for all who are looking for growth and insight in their relationships or in their inner, emotional or spiritual lives. It is not a requirement that group members be professing Christians, but this is the context in which the groups run.








