For several years Holland House has been offering four day retreats based on the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr OFM and the faculty of the Centre for Action and Contemplation (CAC). This years retreat will be focusing on 'scripture as spirituality', using the books The Wisdom Jesus (Bourgeault),  Scripture & Spirituality (Rohr) and Jesus' Plan for a New World (Rohr).  As these retreats are booked-out quickly with waiting lists, it's advisable to book early.

Only 25 places available. The retreat is led by Revd Ian Spencer, Urs Mattman and Dorothy Littlewood (graduate of the Rohr "Living School").  Richard Rohr no longer travels outside the USA and will not be present.

Cost per person £295 which includes accommodation and meals.

If you would like to book a place on this retreat, please click on the following link The Wisdom Jesus - Scripture as Spirituality - The Richard Rohr Retreat

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is "yes and...."  a chance to begin the new year by practicing an "open mind" - what is it ? what does it see ? is it the same as "the mind of Christ" ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line: Rohr meditation January 24th

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is  “Dualistic thinking”  Rohr writes…. “dualistic thinking is the well-practiced pattern of knowing most things by comparison, and then very quickly by competition …. what the Recovery Movement call “stinkin thinkin”.  How does it arise in us, what are the consequences, what is its relationship to suffering, can we break out of it ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line: Rohr meditation March 6th

For more information and to book

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is  “The True Self”  Rohr writes “I think the only and single purpose of religion is to lead you to an experience of your True Self in God”,  or as the Zen Masters would say to experience “the face you had before your parents were born”. The key word here is experience (not “know” – in terms of empirical or rational knowledge). So, how do we experience who “I am” ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line: Rohr meditation May 9th

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For more information and to book

For more information and to book

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is   “discharging your loyal soldier”. There are times when soldiers are needed, but when the war ends what next for the loyal soldier ?  We all have an internal loyal soldier for whom without a war life appears frustrating and meaningless. Rohr’s “gateway to silence” for this meditation is “the war has ended – go in peace”.  What might this mean for us, and for the wider community ?  How is this connected to healing and peace ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line: Rohr meditation July 18th

For more information and to book

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is  “Going down is going up – the path of descent”   Rohr writes – Christians call this “the way of the Cross”, the Desert Fathers & Mothers called it “the way of the Desert”, St Paul called it kenosis (self-emptying),  the Buddhists echo that theme in their philosophy of “emptiness” & “nirvana”.   Clearly counter-intuitive, how might we also follow the path of descent, that is, follow Christs command to shoulder our cross and follow him ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line: Rohr meditation September 11th

For more information and to book

One of a series of day retreat’s on offer throughout 2019,  working with the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, Franciscan Friar, author and leader of the Centre for Action and Contemplation.

Led by Rev'd Ian Spencer these retreats are based on themes from Rohr's book of daily meditations "A Spring within us".

Theme for today is   “Image of God – let God be who God is”   As Christmas begins to loom on the horizon, what does it mean to realise the “image of God” in our lives ?

Rohr writes “for most of human history, God was not a likable, much less a lovable character – which is why so much Biblical narrative begins “do not be afraid”.  What have humans done to the image of God ? How did it become such an angst-filled image for so many ?  And what can we do to restore its truth in both our own lives, and in the lives of others ?

Each day will include a short act of worship, teaching, discussion and free time to practice/consider what we’ve learned.

The day will conclude at 4.00pm with afternoon tea.

Cost £38 and includes morning coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.

These days fill up quickly in advance, to be assured of your place click this link to book on-line:Rohr meditation November 7th