Closed time - The General Chapter of the Order will be taking place. Several of the sisters will be taking part in this event.
Ecumenical flute retreat led by Sr. Mary Helen. Click on the flute retreat page for details of both weeks.
The Raising of Lazarus - Journeying with John’s Gospel to the tomb and resurrection. Led by Donna Worthington.
We will explore this through a short theatre piece, theological and spiritual reflection, quiet and prayer etc. Come and dive deep into this wonderful Gospel text.
Christmas Card making Day led by Sr. Michaela. All materials provided with tea/cake and lunch included in the price. (To be confirmed).
Ecumenical flute retreat led by Sr. Mary Helen. Repeat of the August retreat. Click on the Flute page for all the details of both retreats
Prayer and Gardening retreat led by Sr. Mary Stella and David Redmore. Details to be confirmed.
Led by Donna Worthington
As the gong is sounded, an ancient Emperor of China appears, his eyes held by what he has just read about the exquisite song of the Nightingale... Sit back, relax and enjoy the performance... We will seek to enter another world and mine the treasures of this old story and explore the Nightingale as a symbol of Christ. The retreat will offer space to explore, from Christian perspectives, how stories can be guides to deeper self-awareness, freedom and wholeness that God offers us. We will also reflect on the famous tales of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.
Advent retreat - led by the sisters and Fr. Anthony. (Repeat of previous weekend).
Christmas guests. Minimum stay during this time is 3 nights. Prices to be confirmed.
Beginners and Beyond Icon writing- led by Sr. Mary Stella and David Wright. Monday to Friday.
Tuition and Materials £270 and accomodation and meals £280 ( 4 nights).
You will need to bring brushes, Rosemary series 42, Squirrel Brushes 5, notebooks, pencil, apron, etc. Contact srmarystella@yahoo.com for material details and Sr. Mary Bernard at hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
Places are limited.
Day on St. Brendan led by Donna Worthington
In the 5th century, the brilliant Celtic seafarers Saint Brendan and his companions, set sail into the unknown of the Atlantic, compelled by the Spirit to seek the Island of the Promised Land…This incredible Christian journey offers a wonderful imaginative and mythic space in which to do our inner, creative soulwork.
Cost £30, includes refreshments and a cooked lunch. If you have a special diet, please let us know when you book.
Prayer and gardening retreat - led by Sr. Mary Stella and David Redmore. Just come for the day or stay for a few days. Lunches are provided free. Please contact Sr. Mary Bernard for cost.
Beginners and Beyond Icon retreat - led by Sr. Mary Stella and David Wright
Lent retreat (repeat of previous weekend). Led by the sisters and Fr. Anthony.
Calligraphy day in the Art room. Run by Michelle Castles. More details and prices to follow. Have a look at her work online! Michelle Castles
Card Making Day led by the sisters. Materials and cooked lunch included. £30
Coming Home to Jesus – A prayerful space to spend time with Jesus and know Him more deeply – led by Donna Worthington
Cost £30, includes refreshments and a cooked lunch. If you have a special diet, please let us know when you book.
Spiritual Scrapbooking Weekend (led by Sisters) Details on the poster.
Advent retreat led by the sisters and Fr. Anthony. More details nearer the time. £140 for the weekend (Price to be confirmed).
Advent retreat led by the sisters and Fr. Anthony. More details nearer the time. £140 for the weekend (Price to be confirmed).
A RETREAT ON JOHN OF THE CROSS’ THE SPIRITUAL CANTICLE (November 25th 2024) Led by Donna Worthington
In the darkness of a prison cell, from the Carmelite John of the Cross, prayer-maker and visionary, emerged one of the most compelling poems ever written, The Spiritual Canticle. This retreat day which will go on to explore The Spiritual Canticle through presentation, stillness, prayer, imagery and discussion. An opportunity to go deeper in your Christian spirituality with this wise pioneer of faith as our guide.
For more information, contact Sr. Mary Bernard hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk
£30 includes refreshments and lunch.
TALKS on prayer with gardening as a team in our beautiful garden! Residential or day places available. £55 for overnight accommodation with meals included. £170 for residential Wednesday - Saturday. You are also welcome just to come for a day! (The price may change - see booking secretary).
Christmas card making day led by the sisters. Includes all materials, cooked lunch and refreshments. £30
An Ecumenical Flute Retreat (repeat of August 24)
Tuesday 1st October to Saturday 5th October 2024
‘I will sing and make music for the Lord’ (Ps 26)
This will be a repeat of the August retreat programme.
See the programme page for more details for the October flute retreat
An Ecumenical Flute Retreat
Tuesday 27th August to Saturday 31st August 2024
‘I will sing and make music for the Lord’ (Ps 26)
This retreat is now full but we are offering a second one from Tuesday 1st October - Saturday 5th . October. This will be a repeat of the August retreat programme.
See the programme page for more details August Flute retreat or October flute retreat.
No experience needed to learn how to write an icon! This course will be led by Sr. Mary Stella. For more details see nearer the time. £250 for materials and tuition. £260 for accommodation. Day students accepted and see Sr. Mary Bernard for arrangements.
A Day on St. Brigid.
£30 includes lunch and refreshments. (Prices may be reviewed)
For single women aged 18 - 45 who are discerning what the Lord is asking of them. Share in the Divine Office, learn about Prayer and Lectio, share in the life of the community. Contact hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk for further details.
Talks on prayer with gardening as a team in our beautiful garden! Residential or day places available. £55 for overnight accommodation with meals included. £220 for residential Monday - Friday. Day rates with no overnight stay please contact Sr. Mary Bernard hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk for details.
THE WOMAN WHO ANOINTED JESUS | Imagine a woman walking through the streets to Jesus… She wants to do a brave thing for him before he dies. She carries a bowl of exquisite, expensive perfume in her hands… And Jesus’ responses: ‘She has done a beautiful thing to me’. ‘What she has done will be told in memory of her.’ We will explore this incredible Gospel text through drama, reflection, discussion, prayer etc.
Timetable to follow.
£30 includes refreshments and lunch. (Prices may be reviewed)
Bookings available for the Triduum and Easter services. Price on application. (Various dates possible within this period, but minimum stay 2 days).
Card making day £30 - all materials included. Lunch and refreshments provided as part of the fee.
This is a repeat weekend of the Lent retreat. Same talks and themes as last week ( £135). Contact Sr. Mary Bernard for details.
Explore this incredible mystical text written in the 14th C, a profound guide on prayer.
We’ll be exploring the wonderful 14th C contemplative text ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ through attention to specific parts of the text, music, prayer, discussion, a reflective creative task, in a quest to deepen our own prayer lives.
For more information, call Donna on 07770719198 or contact Sr. Mary Bernard hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk
£30 includes refreshments and lunch.
“The radical gift of oneself to God, loved and served for Himself alone, listening to His Word, and a humble attentiveness to His presence in all human beings and in events, are the characteristics of this life; its sole aim is the search for God, lived out in Community.”
