Programme of Events.
For more details and to book a place, contact us.
Photo credit - Leti Hawthorn - with gratitude
2026: Theme - Let justice flow
March
April
April 2nd - 6th
Holy Week and Easter Retreat
with Revds Sue Hammersley and Sibylle Batten
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April 24th - 26th
Retreat and Wellbeing for Low Energy
Led by Helen Warwick
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May
May 21st
Spring Labyrinth Day with Helen Warwick
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June
June 7th
Open Afternoon followed by Trifle & Wine Evening
June 12th - 14th
'Mirroring' - a retreat by and for trans and non-binary people and their SOFFAS (significant others, friends, family and allies)
with Alex and Jo Clare-Young, Daisy Black and guests
for further information and booking form please email sibylle@holyroodhouse.org.uk
June 18th
'Embracing Silence' -
A day to encounter and experience the healing power of silence in meditation as practised in the Christian contemplative tradition and in Zen.
Led by Revd Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Roshi, Anglican Priest and Zen Teacher,
former Canon Chancellor at York Minster, now Canon Emeritus. He established the York Zen Group as part of the Wild Goose Zen Sangha.
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June 19th - 21st
'Summer Solstice Retreat - Justice for the Earth'
with Revds Sue Hammersley and Sibylle Batten, Ruth Joy and the Holy Rood Team
(please read the information leaflet on what to bring)
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July
July 6th to 9th
Summer School on the theme of 'Let Justice Flow'
July 21st
Summer Reflective Day: 'Mary Magdalene - Finding Life'
with Helen Warwick
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August
August 24th to 28th
House available for self-catering
September
September 11th - 13th
'Holy Wells Retreat'
Led by Revds Sue Hammersley and Sibylle Batten
September 22nd
Autumn Reflective Day with Trees
Led by Helen Warwick
September 25th - 27th
'The Colours of Autumn - Still life and meditation'
Led by Phill and Susie Hopkins
... using items from the garden and our surroundings, being creative, exploring how artists
use still life ...
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October
October 6th
'Get your head into that book! Reading fiction for faith.'
A Quiet Day exploring our experience of reading novels for our relationship with the Divine.
Led by Tiffany Conlin
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October 16th to 18th
'Contemplative Photography' - a Retreat for Women
Reconnecting with Wonder, Nature and Creativity, Ruth Joy will guide and support you through a series of heart-led creative practices including Contemplative Photography and Earth Art. Ruth is an experienced photographer, art teacher, workshop facilitator and space holder.
Bring a camera or camera phone if you have one. No photography experience or belief in your own creative ability necessary.
Led by Ruth Joy
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October 30th to 1st November
'Between the Worlds' - a weekend retreat
Led by Revd Jan Berry
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November
November 6th to 8th
'Men's Spirituality Retreat'
November 27th to 29th
'Sacred Darkness' - an Advent Retreat
Led by Helen Warwick and Revd Sibylle Batten
December
December 8th
Creative Advent Day with Helen Warwick
December 23rd to 27th
Christmas Retreat
Led by the Holy Rood Team