A Christian retreat is the ideal solution for anyone looking to step out of the routine of a busy life, or simply to take time out to relax, spend time with God and be spiritually renewed.
With a choice of venues to choose from in and around Gloucestershire, there is a retreat or quiet day for everyone – to suit all budgets and needs. Take a look at some of the retreats on offer below.
Quiet Garden Movement
Three locations in Gloucestershire
Days and times vary, see website
The Quiet Garden Movement encourages the provision of a variety of local venues where there is opportunity for prayer, silence and reflection. There are three locations in Gloucestershire currently: Friends Meeting House Cirencester (pictured), The Quiet Garden Yew Tree House, Painswick, and St Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Hill.
Contact: 01494 578909
More info and booking: Find a garden – The Quiet Garden Movement
Framilode Riverside Retreats
St Peter’s Church, Framilode GL2 7LH
First Wednesday of the month, 10am to 3pm
Monthly Quiet Days provide an opportunity to give space for God in our lives: to still ourselves, listen for God, and share in quiet fellowship with others. Each day is shaped around a passage of scripture appropriate to the season which is offered as our starting point for reflection and prayer.
Cost: £15 to include lunch and refreshments
Contact: 01452 741410
More info and booking: Framilode Riverside Retreats – St Peter’s, Framilode
Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing
Harnhill, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5PX
The Centre is set within a 16th century manor house nestled in the Cotswold countryside. Harnhill Centre of Christian healing offers retreats for those seeking personal time and space, healing, prayer ministry, practical teaching or simply rest and refreshment and the healing love of God. In addition to our residential retreats there are different opportunities each week to step away from the busyness of life and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Harnhill, including a drop-in time to receive prayer ministry on a Wednesday evening and Friday morning.
Contact: 01285 850283
More info and booking: Healing Weeks & Retreats | Harnhill Christian Centre
House of Bread
Burmington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5AF
Just a 45-minute drive from Gloucestershire is the House of Bread, a Christian community, retreat and conference centre situated in beautiful Cotswold countryside. Choose from a range of guided retreats bookable by the day to suit your schedule and budget.
Cost: From around £45pp per night
Contact: 01608 663952
More info and booking: Our events | The House of Bread
Rudford Retreats
Church Lane, Gloucester GL2 8DT
Offer a monthly programme of retreats in 2023, from February through until November, on the third Thursday of the month. Each retreat day will be shaped around a passage of scripture appropriate to the season, which is offered as our starting point for reflection and prayer. The days are suitable for all: for those familiar with retreats, as well as those exploring such days for the first time.
Cost: £15pp to include drinks and a light lunch
Contact: moc.l1733525001iamg@1733525001staer1733525001terdr1733525001ofdur1733525001
More info and booking: Rudford Retreats | The Highnam Benefice
Holland House
Main Street, Cropthorne, Pershore WR10 3NB
Just across the border in Worcestershire lies Holland House, a Christian retreat house and conference centre providing quiet spaces to reflect, to wonder, and be still. Every month from April to September, the centre offers a Quiet Garden Day. Organised by the Friends of Holland House, the day includes a short reflection at the start of the day, optional Communion before lunch and a shared group reflection to close before tea and cake.
Cost: £20pp to include lunch and refreshments
Contact: 01386 860330
More info and booking: Programme – Holland House
House of the Open Door
Childswickham House, Childswickham WR12 7HH
Tuesday 9 May, Seasons Creative Retreat Day (Spring)
Situated on the edge of the quiet village of Childswickham, two miles from Broadway in the Vale of Evesham, this retreat centre offers self-catering accommodation for individual and small group retreats as well as guided Creative Retreat Days.
Cost: £20pp for the Creative Retreat Days
Contact: 01386 852084
More info and booking: Seasons Creative Retreat Days 2023
Lenchwood Christian Centre
Spitten Farm, Ab Lench, Evesham, WR11 4UP
Also in Worcestershire is Lenchwood, a Christian charity providing rest and recuperation in countryside and luxury accommodation to complement individual and group retreats.
Cost: variable
Contact: 07835 818 018
More info and booking: Retreats – Lenchwood Trust
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