Llangasty Retreat House, Fri 15th to Sun 17th May 2026
Led by The Reverend Charles Sutton, Vicar All Saints, Clifton
After another very successful Parish Retreat at Llangasty in May 2025, we’re delighted to announce that we shall once again be holding the 2026 retreat at Llangasty from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026. Our retreat leader this year is the Reverend Charles Sutton, Vicar of All Saints, Clifton.
The cost is £250pp for the whole weekend and includes accommodation and all meals - breakfast/lunch and dinner. As always, the retreat will follow a scheduled programme based around the daily offices and a number of presentations. However, nothing is compulsory (!), and retreatants can choose entirely what they want to join in with. Some just use the time to rest, and Llangasty is the most wonderful place to do just that; either taking a walk in the grounds or surrounding countryside, relaxing with a book or just sitting in the lounge or on the terrace, looking out at the wonderful view over Llangors Lake.
Our parish retreats are always silent (from after supper on the first night to before lunch on the Sunday), which - if you're new to retreats - can seem a bit strange at first. However, many find that it is a welcome change from the constant clamour of day-to-day existence and very quickly appreciate the peace and calm and opportunity just to 'be'. And of course, retreatants are free to talk in their rooms or outside in the grounds of the retreat house.
For more information on Llangasty Retreat House itself, including the facilities and things to do in the area, do take a look at their website here
And finally, if this IS your first time on retreat, then you might find the following document useful on '10 Tips for Making a Good Retreat'. And please don't hesitate to drop Helen or Liz an email (see below) if you're wondering if a retreat really is 'for you' or if you've got any specific questions about the Parish Retreat or retreats in general.
To book, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Church porch
OR
Email Helen (helen@helensutton.com)
Places are limited, so don't delay!
NB. The full cost @ £250 will be due by Friday 1st May & is non-refundable.
Information emails/letters will be sent out a week beforehand with full payment information and the programme for the weekend.
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact either Helen (helen@helensutton.com) or Liz (liz.badman@virginmedia.com).