Thinking About a Retreat?

Psalm 84. 5-7. "Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength till each appears before God in Zion."

Retreats with the Community of Aidan and Hilda

The Community of Aidan and Hilda conducts retreats, workshops and seminars throughout the UK as well as internationally and in its main retreat house, The Open Gate on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

Our Aim

Our main aim in offering retreats is, to allow people to reconnect with God, especially through scripture, creation and celtic christian spirituality. Apart from residential retreats, the Community also organises short one day events, which may be based on Holy Island or at one of our regional centres. Details of current retreats and events are available from the following links.

Retreat Types

Going on retreat can mean many different things to different people. There are retreats that are highly contemplative, possibly even silent, but there are also many which deal with different approaches to Christian life and prayer, and others that involve activities such as painting and nature study alongside a traditional spiritual element. The Community of Aidan and Hilda offers a range of retreats across this spectrum, so it is highly likely that you will find one that you feel particularly drawn to.

Residential retreats on Holy Island can fill up quickly, so it is a good idea to apply earlier rather than later!

Booking

To book a retreat based on Holy Island, please write a letter or send an email to the warden/s of the Open Gate. You do not usually have to be a member of the Community to go on one of our retreats.

To attend a regional event you will need to make contact with one of the regional leaders