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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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Thu01Jul202110:00 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-volunteers-day-july-1st/
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Tue13Jul2021
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Wed14Jul2021
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Thu15Jul202110am - 4pm
Join the Friends of Holland House for a Quiet Day in the gardens at Holland House. All welcome
A short reflection will be followed by most of the day free for private reflection and enjoying the garden. A Communion service is offered before a sandwich lunch, and a plenary session at the end before tea.
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Fri16Jul202112.30 - 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 Liz Ross - It's 60 degrees North ... and some other Quite Interesting things about the islands of Shetland .
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Wed28Jul202110am - 4pm
The last year or so has been a time of loss in so many ways, family and friends, health and well-being, opportunities, relationships....... The day will be led by Alex Vaccaro and include time for personal reflection and sharing and learning from our experiences of bereavement.
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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Thu05Aug202110:00 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.
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-august-3rd/
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Thu19Aug202110am - 4pm
Join the Friends of Holland House for a Quiet Day in the gardens at Holland House. All welcome
A short reflection will be followed by most of the day free for private reflection and enjoying the garden. A Communion service is offered before a sandwich lunch, and a plenary session at the end before tea.
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Thu02Sep202110:00 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-september-2nd/
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Mon06Sep202112:30 pm
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Sat11Sep202110am - 4pm
There is much about our everyday experience of life and faith that can leave us uncertain as to whether it is a gift of God, a co-incidence, an accident, or our own wish-fulfilment. In this day we’ll explore some wisdom from scripture, and the Christian tradition that can help us sift our experiences and gain greater confidence in discerning where the Spirit of God is moving in it all.
Nick Helm is a priest in the Hereford Diocese and has long experience as a spiritual director, retreat and quite day leader and in nurturing spiritual growth. He has written several Grove books in their Spirituality Series including ’Soul Spark’ a short course in prayer and spiritual growth. His website is www.soulspark.online
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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Thu16Sep202110am - 4pm
Join the Friends of Holland House for a Quiet Day in the gardens at Holland House. All welcome
A short reflection will be followed by most of the day free for private reflection and enjoying the garden. A Communion service is offered before a sandwich lunch, and a plenary session at the end before tea.
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Fri17Sep2021Sun19Sep2021
A weekend retreat, 17th - 19th September 2021
Most of us will remember where we were on September 11th 2001 and this September sees the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the Twin Towers and Pentagon in the USA.
That cataclysmic event changed the course of history, and continues to affect the political, economic and religious life of the world even today. Although many reacted angrily and without serious reflection, some went away and spent time deeply considering just how humanity had come to this point. The American singer/ songwriter Bruce Springsteen did just that and a year later produced his response via an Album of music called "The Rising". Eleven months of reflection and creativity had produced songs about death, loss, love, joy, faith, empathy and resurrection. Though none of his songs are explicitly religious, they do reveal a deep thoughtfulness and spirituality.
Anglican priest and Holland House trustee, Peter Knight, will lead us through an exploration of The Rising songs, reflecting on how they relate to the experience of New Yorkers and the world, twenty years ago, and how they speak to the depths of our humanity, today.
Arrive between 4pm and 5pm on Friday and depart after lunch on Sunday.
cost is £290 fully inclusive
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Sat25Sep202110am - 4pm
This autumnal Quiet Day will focus on our care for creation and our responsibility not to abuse it .......
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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Thu07Oct202110:00 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-october-7th/
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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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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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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.
It's our delight therefore 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 asap. Only 18 places are available for this event. Click here for more information and a chance to book Enneagram Retreat
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. -
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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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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Thu03Mar202210:00 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-march-3rd-2022/
