Christian Retreats UK

What is a Retreat?

The purpose of a retreat is to help individuals deepen their relationship with God, disconnect from the distractions of everyday life, and focus on spiritual renewal.
It usually involves withdrawing from the normal activities of life to enter into a time of quiet and prayer, often in a setting like a monastery, convent, or retreat center. Here at our website you can find all the information you need to attend a monastic retreat for yourself. May whatever you find here be a blessing to you.

Ora et Labora

Take the peace of the monastery into your everyday life with our liturgical journal ‘Ora et Labora’. This guided journal includes…

An introduction to the liturgical year as followed by the Church of England
A guide to composing your own rule of life written by Br David Vryhof
The New Zealand Night Prayer
Weekly and daily examen prompts
Daily lectionary readings
Daily journal pages for the season of Ordinary Time

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Your nearest Monastery

“Jesus said to them, `Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while” – Mark 6:31a.’

Cistercian

Sancta Maria Abbey (Nunraw Abbey)

Nunraw Abbey,
Haddington, EH41 4LW

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Cistercian

Mount Saint Bernard Abbey

Mount Saint Bernard Abbey,
Oaks Road, Coalville, Leicestershire

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Cistercian

Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard

Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard,
Brownshill, Stroud, GL6 8AL

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More Monasteries

Upcoming Retreats

Discover a range of monastic retreats available at various monasteries, each offering a unique opportunity for spiritual reflection and quiet contemplation.