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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Fri15Jan2021Mon18Jan20214:00 pm
Due to the enhanced Tier system now in place, and concerns about January restrictions becoming tighter, we’ve moved to a new date at the end of April, hopefully things will be more settled. The good news is, that means a few more places are available!For many years Holland House has hosted a residential retreat based on the books and spirituality of Fr Richard Rohr.
Always popular, this year despite Covid we’re holding our 2020 retreat as planned but working within the safety guidelines set out by Government.
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.
Using Rohrs book “Hope against Darkness: The transforming vision of St Francis in an Age of Anxiety”, and his latest book “The Wisdom Pattern”, we’ll be exploring what Rohr see’s as the most pressing issue of our age, a “crises of meaning … so many people have lost heart today feeling both confused and powerless – many have lost any over-arching meaning [to life]”. Rohr turns to the life and vision of St Francis in order to articulate the problem, and then catch the vision (and practical application) of St Francis’s spirituality in order to redeem it (e.g. the pattern of “order – disorder – reorder”)
If you’re looking at the world and feeling powerless to help heal it, or just feel hopeless – this retreat will put a spring in your step once again.
Arrival from 4pm onwards, retreat concludes at 11.00am Monday
If you’re looking at the world and feeling powerless to help heal it, or just feel hopeless – this retreat will put a spring in your step once again!
Arrival from 4pm onwards, retreat concludes at 11.00am Monday
Here's the link to book a place : Hope Against Darkness - the Rohr Retreat
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Sat30Jan202110:00 am
Following on from Diarmuid O'Murchu's hugely successful debut for Holland House in November, a second on-line retreat is now available.In Diarmuid's words:
Entering Springtime with Creation Spirituality
"Spring 2020 marked the onset of Covid 19. Spring 2021 invites us to review the deeper meaning of this virus and the now indisputable link to our irresponsible interference in nature. While experts invest huge hope in a vaccine, people of faith also need to discern what an earth-centred spirituality would look like, and how it can enhance the well-being of person and planet alike".
The day will run from 10.00am - 3.00pm, and as before will include your questions asked via the chat facility, break-out rooms for small group discussion, a plenary for wider discussion, and a time of meditation to close. Don't miss it! Here's the link to purchase your place Entering Springtime with Creation Spirituality Minimum price is £25, normal "in-person" price would be £40.
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Sat20Feb2021Sat20Mar2021On Line
Living with MicahWe’re delighted to announce three events to break-up the monotony of lock-down ! From 10.30am - 12.00noon on three fortnightly Saturdays, February 20th, March 6th and March 20th, Trustee Revd Peter Knight will lead three inspiring online sessions prompted by the radical Old Testament Prophet Micah.
What is it to "do justice, love kindness and walk humbly" - the world certainly needs all three - what does Micah say, and how can we play our part......
Follow this link for more details and to book https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/on-line-with-revd-peter-knight-living-with-micah
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Fri02Apr202110:00 amOn Line
Priest & Warden of Holland House Revd Ian Spencer, is offering two on-line events to mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The theme of both is "Covid & the Cross", connecting our experience of the pandemic with the tragedy and triumph of Easter. Both events last 2hrs, with an address, shared silent meditation, small group discussion and plenary time. These will be offered via Zoom, live from Holland House Chapel. There's no charge for these as they're offered as worship, however donations for the ministry of the House would be most welcome.
The link to book your place Good Friday - Covid and the Cross
Easter blessings, Ian.
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Sun04Apr202110:00 am
We have registered "Holland House CIO" for an ecorace via digital balloon! This is a "virtual race" where you can buy one or more balloons and join a race that takes-off from Old Jerusalem on Easter day and lasts a week. You can track you balloon's flight and see where in the world the wind has blown it. There's some very nice prizes to be won via the organisation that runs the race and Holland House is also offering vouchers for Full Afternoon Tea for three for the Holland House supporter that comes first. It's a good company that runs these races, and they help raise a lot of money for charities. Here's two links - one to the company home page, and one to our page so you can buy your balloon(s). They cost £3.00 each, and once you've purchased them you can decorate them in your own style, and even decide how much helium you want to put in them (all virtual of course).
We're hoping to raise £500, generate interest in the House, and provide our lovely supporters with some fun at Easter.Please follow the link to purchase your balloon
Home page: https://ecoracing.co/index.php
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Sun04Apr202110:00 amOn line
Priest & Warden of Holland House Revd Ian Spencer, is offering two on-line events to mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The theme of both is "Covid & the Cross", connecting our experience of the pandemic with the tragedy and triumph of Easter. Both events last 2hrs, with an address, shared silent meditation, small group discussion and plenary time. These will be offered via Zoom, live from Holland House Chapel. There's no charge for these as they're offered as worship, however donations for the ministry of the House would be most welcome.
The link to book your place Easter Day - Covid and the Cross
Easter blessings, Ian.
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Sat17Apr202110.30 - 12 o'clockOnline
An opportunity to meet other Friends and get to know them a bit. Also a chance to talk in small groups about yourself, who you are, where you live, why you became a Friend, and what you love and miss about Holland House in this strange time.
Enjoy your own coffee and cake!
Book on the website (click here to go to the right page - Friends Virtual Coffee Morning to ensure you get the Zoom link.
No charge, but please consider a donation.
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Sat01May202110am - 3pmOnline
“Practical Spirituality: spiritual practices that can energise and shape our living.”
Led by Nick Helm, spiritual director.*
The day will include time for discussion in small groups, and time for personal reflection away from the screen.
Please book via the website – click here for the link to the page Friends On Line Retreat day cost £25
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Thu20May202110am - 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.
F An event organised by the Friends of Holland House and open to ALL
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Fri28May2021
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Fri28May2021Sun30May20215:00 pmHolland House
“Try to praise the mutilated world …”
If you're looking for a weekend of vital and thought-provoking poetry reading, writing and reflection, together with the wonderful hospitality of Holland House, this weekend retreat is for you. Led by published authors Rosie Miles and Nicola Slee, we will use the Being Alive anthology as the basis for considering how poems can help inspire, nourish, motivate and resource us as we live through challenging times and into new realities. We may also occasionally delve into the other anthologies in this excellent series: Staying Alive, Being Human, and – most recently – Staying Human.
Do please join us for an inspiring weekend in good company. To book your place follow this link Being Alive Poetry weekend
For more information on this exciting weekend just email info@rosiemilespoet.com
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Wed16Jun202110:00 am
The very popular Holland House Yoga Day's return on Wednesday June 16th with the theme "Mind follows Body"
Led by Revd Ian Spencer, we'll be exploring the possibility of changing our minds (e.g.making them more peaceful and able to cope) by changing our body postures.
The day will include some asana (posture practice) along with chanting and meditation practice. Price includes a delicious two course vegetarian lunch.
Bring your yoga mat / cushion if you have one, or borrow one from Holland House (limited supply!)
Arrive 09.30 for a 10.00am start - finishing at 4pm with tea.
For further information and to book your place click on this link. Numbers are limited due to Government Guidelines In Person participation
NB. This is a "blended" participation, which means if you can't physically get here you can join in via Zoom. To book Zoom participation, go to the "Zoom event" - follow this link. Zoom participation
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Thu17Jun20216:30 pm
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Fri18Jun2021
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Fri18Jun202110am - 4pm
It has been a strange time for everyone, and different in each case. This Quiet Day will offer us the chance to chat about our experiences and to think about what we can take away from this period. Come and spend a peaceful day at Holland House with Marianne Rankin. There will be time for silent reflection and opportunities to share our own experiences.
Marianne is the Director of Communications for the Alister Hardy Trust and the author of An Introduction to Religious and Spiritual Experience. She has also written on Dame Cecily Saunders and the hospice movement and illustrated a book on Zen. Currently she is studying for a PhD on the 'fruits of spiritual experience'.
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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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
Sold out ! Try July 14th instead - be great to see you.
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Wed14Jul2021
Contact Holland House on 01386 860330 (reservations) or email reservations@hollandhouse.org to book your fabulous Afternoon Tea.
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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 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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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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Tue17Aug202110:00 am
"Look up more often" - Talking to the Divine in Poetry
Come and spend four days at Holland House 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!
Follow this link for more details about the day: https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/look-up-more-often-talking-to-the-divine-in-poetry-august-17th/
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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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Tue31Aug202110:00 am
Led by Rosie Miles
Come and spend four days at Holland House 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!
Click here to book your place https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/something-understood-poems-of-gladness-31st-august/
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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 - 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 Revd Alma Organ – The Spirit of Iona and Community
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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 quiet 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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Tue14Sep202110:00 am
Led by Rosie Miles
"Quiet Work": The poetry of Flowers and Gardens
Come and spend four days at Holland House 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!
Click here to book your place ! https://www.hollandhouse.org/product/quiet-work-the-poetry-of-flowers-and-gardens-september-14th/
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Tue14Sep202110:00 am
Art Journaling Retreat Day – part of the Holland House 2021 programme
Holland House is delighted to offer the gifts and talents of a successful artist with a popular YouTube channel, Jenna Burne.
Jenna will show you how to harness the power of your creative playfulness to deepen your relationship with God.
Jenna writes ” I use mixed media art journaling as a form of prayer, praise and prophetic expression. This type of art is messy, fun, spontaneous and accessible to all ages and abilities -no need to be able to draw or even hold a paintbrush! I will be there to coach, guide and encourage all day”
Check out Jenna's brilliant YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyLERLRblXI
Then click here for more information and to book your place - quickly! (limited numbers...) Art Journaling with Jenna Burne
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Wed15Sep202110:00 am
Yoga for wisdom - Yoga understands wisdom as being more than the murmurings of the mind. How do we actually experience life, the movement of our bodies, our breath, and our minds? To come into conscious contact with these three and to understand the relationship between them is to tread the path of Jnana yoga - the yoga of wisdom.
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.
Click on this link to head to the on-line shop to book a place: Yoga for wisdom
Refreshment and vegetarian lunch included.
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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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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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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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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 reflective study 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. -
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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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