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

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.

These practices help transform stress and pain deriving from illness, violence, and the stresses of daily life and open the individual up towards greater wholeness and wellbeing. As individuals get in touch with their own source of healing and wisdom they can help others.

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.

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.

“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

Why silence?

Most people have a yearning for tranquillity and peace. By taking part in a silent retreat, you will have the opportunity to draw back from the normal routines and busyness of life to reflect and allow space for new encounters.

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.