To see the full list of events planned for 2021 and book your place, click on this link to browse Our On-line Shop
Note: We’re beginning to add certain talks offered during events and other occasions, onto our Youtube Channel. To have a look at these just click on this link Holland House Retreat YouTube
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Wed22Sep202110.30am - 4pm
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Sat25Sep202110am - 4pm
This autumnal reflective study day will ask the question - Where do we find ourselves in the Creation story and what should our response be?
Revd Canon Alex Vaccaro is Associate Priest in the Kidderminster West Team and Dean of Self-Supporting Ministers in the Diocese of Worcester.
An event organised by the Friends of Holland House and open to ALLBursaries: If you (or someone you know) are very keen to come but are unable to afford the cost there are limited bursaries available – please write to the Warden via reservations@hollandhouse.org
Donate: If you would like to help someone who is unable to afford the cost to come to an event like this please add a Bursary Donation to your basket when booking.
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Tue28Sep202110:00 am
Led by Rosie Miles
Come and spend four days at Holland House in discovering new poems and writing your own, facilitated by poet and educator Rosie Miles. Each day will feature morning and afternoon facilitated writing sessions, morning and afternoon coffee/tea and a great Holland House lunch. You’ll go away with some new drafts of poems and ideas for writing more. All abilities are very welcome, whether you are new to poetry writing or a seasoned traveller!
Here's the link for more information or to book Nothing gold can stay
“Nothing Gold Can Stay”: The Poetry of Loss and Grief
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Fri01Oct202110.30am - 4pm
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Thu07Oct2021
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Fri08Oct202110:00 am
Yoga for devotion - Devotion involves the movement of the heart toward the beloved, seeking closer and more intimate union. The root meaning of the word yoga is "union" or "to join with", and therefore yoga has always been used by those seeking to deepen their experience of the Divine - the path of Bhakti yoga.
The day will comprise of asana (postures that everyone can access), breath-work and meditation practice, and will be lead by the Warden of Holland House and qualified Hatha Yoga teacher, Revd Ian Spencer.
09.30am arrival for 10.00am start (prompt). The day completes at 4pm. Some yoga mats are available if required.
To book your place follow this link.... Yoga for devotion
Includes refreshments and vegetarian lunch.
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Sat09Oct202110:00 pm
Ever since the dawn of humanity, gardens have played a critical part in the sustenance and well-being of human life. Not just a resource for growing food, gardens nurture our well-being in ways that go far beyond just physical needs, as the poet Dorothy Frances Gurney put it "one is nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth". Many major faith traditions place significant events in a garden, and spending time in gardens or green-spaces is becoming increasingly valued by health practitioners as at least complimentary to using pharmaceutical products
Holland House is offering an on-line day exploring the spirituality of the garden with two fantastic garden designers, both of who are steeped in both the scientific and spiritual aspects of the garden.
Kristina Fitzsimmons and Patrick Swan are award winning gardeners, and will be leading this special day, facilitated by Revd Ian Spencer - Warden of Holland House. If gardens, green spaces, or even your window-sill or balcony with a potted plant or two, means something special to you - you'll love this retreat-at-home.
Follow this link to book your place - https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/5027/
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Mon18Oct2021
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Mon18Oct202110am - 4pm
This meditative quiet day will focus on two paintings, William Holman Hunt's 'Light of the World and Salvador Dali's 'Christ of St John of the Cross'. We will meditate on the light of Christ in the world today, using the change of seasons to reflect on how light in the darkness gives us direction, hope and renewal as we head into Autumn and the season of Advent.Led by Julie Fay who is a Reader minister in the Diocese of Gloucester and Associate Tutor of at Cuddesdon Gloucester and Hereford where she teaches ordinands and Readers in training. She is an Honorary Lay Canon of Gloucester Cathedral and a Friend of Holland House.
An event organised by the Friends of Holland House and open to ALLBursaries: If you (or someone you know) are very keen to come but are unable to afford the cost there are limited bursaries available – please write to the Warden via reservations@hollandhouse.org
Donate: If you would like to help someone who is unable to afford the cost to come to an event like this please add a Bursary Donation to your basket when booking.
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Fri22Oct2021Mon25Oct2021
October 22nd - October 25th
For many years Holland House has hosted a residential retreat based on the books and spirituality of Fr Richard Rohr.
Always popular, this retreat has moved from its 2020 date to 2021 with almost everyone booked on the original asking for a place on the new date. That said, there are still 4 places left, so do click on this link to read more and book your place asap! Rohr: Hope against darkness
The Warden (Revd Ian Spencer) will be hosting the retreat along with his colleague Urs Mattmann and will include talks, discussion, meditation, worship and free time.
Arrival from 4.00pm Friday 22nd, retreat concludes at 1.00pm Monday October 25th
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Mon25Oct202112.30 - 3pm
Come by yourself or with a friend for a friendly two course lunch, served at 1pm, followed by coffee and a talk.
The speaker will be Duncan Cadbury (Holland House Trustee) - George Cadbury and the Bournville Village Trust
To book your place for this lovely lunch and fascinating talk, follow this link - Cadbury & Bournville Trust
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Fri29Oct2021Sun31Oct202112:00 pmHolland House
International Aramaic scholar Neil Douglas-Klotz returns to Holland House in 2020 to guide us through the Beatitudes following the path to "ripeness".Breathing with Unity, Living with Blessing
Chant, Movement and Contemplative Prayer with the Aramaic Jesus
This year at Holland House, we will return to the heart-awareness of the present moment with a journey through the Beatitudes of Jesus in Aramaic. Through chant, simple circle movement and contemplative prayer, we will re-enter the state that Jesus calls tub, “blessedly ripe—at the right time and place” We will follow the journey of one of the most profound aspects of Jesus’ teaching, the Beatitudes in Matthew. This is a healing journey that takes us to deepest part of ourselves and then resurrects us in power and joy. Whether or not you have joined in these Aramaic retreats previously, this is a wonderful doorway into Jesus’ native spirituality and way of meditation.
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Thu04Nov202110:00 am
The first Thursday of every month offers the chance to spend a lovely day working in one of the most beautiful gardens in Worcestershire.
Holland House has over 3 acres of gardens; formal area's created in the 1920's Edwardian style, wild area's left to natures own delightful designs, a large walled kitchen garden, herbary and rose garden, all bordered on one side by the River Avon. Head Gardener Patrick Swan (M.I.Hort) will be on site all day with a variety of tasks for us to carry out in order to keep these precious garden and grounds in tip-top condition.
We begin at 10.00am and complete no later than 4.00pm, although any time you can offer in between is very much appreciated.
Click here for more information and to book your place: https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/garden-volunteer-day-november-4th/
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Tue09Nov202110:00 am
Yoga for selfless action - The first and most important trait of yoga is that of "ahimsa" - non violence. The path of selfless-action is a path of love that requires nothing less than a commitment to the welfare of others, whatever their nature. This is the path of Kriya yoga.
The day will comprise of asana (postures that everyone can access), breath-work and meditation practice, and will be lead by the Warden of Holland House and qualified Hatha Yoga teacher, Revd Ian Spencer.
09.30am arrival for 10.00am start (prompt). The day completes at 4pm. Some yoga mats are available if required.
To book your place follow this link Yoga for selfless action
Includes refreshments and vegetarian lunch.
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Sat13Nov202110am - 4pm
As we approach the time of Advent this Quiet Day will focus on how we can learn the art of 'waiting' from nature. The day will be led by Alex Vaccaro.
Revd Canon Alex Vaccaro is Associate Priest in the Kidderminster Ismere Parish and Dean of Self-Supporting Ministers in the Diocese of Worcester.
An event organised by the Friends of Holland House and open to ALLBursaries: If you (or someone you know) are very keen to come but are unable to afford the cost there are limited bursaries available – please write to the Warden via reservations@hollandhouse.org
Donate: If you would like to help someone who is unable to afford the cost to come to an event like this please add a Bursary Donation to your basket when booking.
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Mon22Nov2021Fri26Nov2021
It's been a few years since Holland House hosted a retreat based on the great spiritual quest that is the Enneagram, but now its back!
It's our delight to offer this five day retreat, which is becoming very popular all around the world, arising in harmony with a growing interest in well-being and mental / spiritual health. These retreats are in great demand in Retreat Houses around the country, so don't miss your opportunity to book a place on on this one especially commissioned for our 2021 programme. Only 18 places are available for this event so click here for more information and a chance to book The Enneagram
Arrive in time for dinner on Monday evening (from 4pm onwrds - dinner is at 6pm).
The retreat ends after breakfast on Friday.
"Enneagram (Greek for ‘9 points’) describes 9 personality types and is a powerful tool for
personal and spiritual growth. The Enneagram helps us to see ourselves and others more
clearly and compassionately and understand what might prevent us from living as fully as God
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Thu02Dec202110:00 am
The first Thursday of every month offers the chance to spend a lovely day working in one of the most beautiful gardens in Worcestershire.
Holland House has over 3 acres of gardens; formal area's created in the 1920's Edwardian style, wild area's left to natures own delightful designs, a large walled kitchen garden, herbary and rose garden, all bordered on one side by the River Avon. Head Gardener Patrick Swan (M.I.Hort) will be on site all day with a variety of tasks for us to carry out in order to keep these precious garden and grounds in tip-top condition.
We begin at 10.00am and complete no later than 4.00pm, although any time you can offer in between is very much appreciated.
Click here for more information and to book your place:https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/garden-volunteer-day-december-2nd/
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Fri03Dec2021Sun05Dec20215:00 pmHolland House
Holland House is delighted to announce a weekend in person with Diarmuid O'Murchu this Advent
We Await the Coming – Advent as Subversive Memory
Advent recalls the birth of Jesus in our world, while also reminding us God’s future coming at the end time. In this weekend conference, Diarmuid O’Murchu will introduce new insights on the meaning of Advent, following the guideline of Scripture scholar, John. D. Crossan: While we are waiting for God’s intervention, God is actually waiting on our collaboration. The challenges to Christian faith are quite substantial and through input, reflection, and dialogue, will be explored over the weekend".
With increasing numbers logging-on to Diarmuids on-line events for us, the weekend is sure to be a sell-out.Mark a space in your diary for what will be a great inspirational Advent retreat.Here's the link to a great weekend of inspiring wisdom...... Inspiration with Diarmuid OMurchuDiarmuid O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin Ireland, is a social psychologist most of whose working life has been in social ministry, predominantly in London, UK. In that capacity he has worked as a couple's counsellor, in bereavement work, AIDS-HIV counselling, and, in more recent times, with homeless people and refugees. As a workshop leader and group facilitator he has worked in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, The Philippines, Thailand, India, and in several African countries, facilitating programmes on Adult Faith Development. His best known books include Quantum Theology (1996 - revised in 2004), Ancestral Grace (2008), Jesus in the Power of Poetry (2009), Christianity's Dangerous Memory (2011), In the Beginning was the Spirit (2012), Incarnation: A New Evolutionary Threshold (2017), Beyond Original Sin: Recovering Humanity's Creative Urge (2018), When the Disciple Comes of Age (2019). He now lives in Dublin, Ireland. -
Wed08Dec202112:30 pm
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Wed15Dec202110:00 am
Yoga for deep discernment - The goal of all yoga is the realisation of unity, however we need to exercise our capacity for deeply discerning the truth which can only be done by quietening the mind. This is the path of Raja yoga - the "king" of yoga.
The day will comprise of asana (postures that everyone can access), breath-work and meditation practice, and will be lead by the Warden of Holland House and qualified Hatha Yoga teacher, Revd Ian Spencer.
09.30am arrival for 10.00am start (prompt). The day completes at 4pm. Some yoga mats are available if required.
To book your place follow this link..... Yoga for deep discernment
Includes refreshments and vegetarian lunch.
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Fri17Dec202112:30 pm
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Thu06Jan202210:00 am
The first Thursday of every month offers the chance to spend a lovely day working in one of the most beautiful gardens in Worcestershire.
Holland House has over 3 acres of gardens; formal area's created in the 1920's Edwardian style, wild area's left to natures own delightful designs, a large walled kitchen garden, herbary and rose garden, all bordered on one side by the River Avon. Head Gardener Patrick Swan (M.I.Hort) will be on site all day with a variety of tasks for us to carry out in order to keep these precious garden and grounds in tip-top condition.
We begin at 10.00am and complete no later than 4.00pm, although any time you can offer in between is very much appreciated.
Click here for more information and to book your place:https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/garden-volunteer-day-january-6th-2022/
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Fri07Jan2022Sun09Jan20226:00 pm
Many of us make new year's resolutions that start in good faith but soon fizzle out, everyday-life just squeezes our good intentions off the map.
Good physical and mental health is something that shouldn't be squeezed out of our lives, indeed they should be a priority , but making a resolution to be fit &well in body and mind has the same squeeze problem.
This weekend is designed to get us off to the best of starts for the new year. Ian Spencer will lead us in a weekend of yoga practice that not only supports our bodies, but helps strengthen our breath and clear our noisy minds. No previous experience of yoga is necessary, and Ian will be adding regular dates across 2022 to support your intention - so no more "fizzle-out" problems!
Click on this link for more information and to book a place to begin the new year well: Start the year Well !
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Thu03Feb202210:00 am
The first Thursday of every month offers the chance to spend a lovely day working in one of the most beautiful gardens in Worcestershire.
Holland House has over 3 acres of gardens; formal area's created in the 1920's Edwardian style, wild area's left to natures own delightful designs, a large walled kitchen garden, herbary and rose garden, all bordered on one side by the River Avon. Head Gardener Patrick Swan (M.I.Hort) will be on site all day with a variety of tasks for us to carry out in order to keep these precious garden and grounds in tip-top condition.
We begin at 10.00am and complete no later than 4.00pm, although any time you can offer in between is very much appreciated.
Click here for more information and to book your place:https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/garden-volunteer-day-february-3rd-2022/
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Fri25Mar2022Sun27Mar2022
" ‘Soul’ is a confusing term – commonly bandied about in religious circles but seldom defined or much understood. It’s also used in psychology, and popular culture where for example music, art, conversations, food, friendships, habits and rituals may be considered soulful. Perhaps the great dilemma of our times is a ‘loss of soul’ – a dislocation from our deepest selves, from compassion, from nature – ultimately, from the divine. Yet when soul is neglected, it doesn’t simply go away; it appears in obsessions, addictions, aggression, and loss of meaning."
Drawing on music, art, poetry and biblical imagination, this weekend retreat will consider, not only the meaning of soul in theological and cultural terms, but importantly, explore tangible ways to foster soulfulness in ordinary everyday life, and in our world.
Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest, and chaplain to the St Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. He holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Hermeneutics, and is the author of many books including How to be a Bad Christian - and a better human being and Black Sheep and Prodigals – an antidote to black and white religion. Dave also regularly contributes to BBC Radio 2’s ‘Pause for Thought’ and currently invites all to his Holy Shed every Sunday evening.The retreat runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. All inclusive cost - £305
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