The 2026 Parish Retreat

Llangasty Retreat House, Fri 15th to Sun 17th May 2025

Led by The Reverend Charles Sutton, Vicar All Saints, Clifton

After another very successful Parish Retreat at Llangasty in May 2025, we’re delighted to announce that we shall once again be holding the 2026 retreat at Llangasty from Friday 15 to Sunday 18 May 2025. Our retreat leader this year is the Reverend Charles Sutton, Vicar of All Saints, Clifton.

The cost is around £230 for the whole weekend and includes accommodation and all meals - breakfast/lunch and dinner. As always, the retreat will follow a scheduled programme based around the daily offices and a number of presentations. However, nothing is compulsory (!), and retreatants can choose entirely what they want to join in with.  Some just use the time to rest, and Llangasty is the most wonderful place to do just that; either taking a walk in the grounds or surrounding countryside, relaxing with a book or just sitting in the lounge or on the terrace, looking out at the wonderful view over Llangors Lake.

Our parish retreats are always silent, which - if you're new to retreats - can seem a bit strange at first.  However, many find that it is a welcome change from the constant clamour of day-to-day existence and very quickly appreciate the peace and calm and opportunity just to 'be'.  In addition, silence is only kept from after supper on the first night to before lunch on the Sunday, and people are more than welcome to chat when they're outside in the grounds.   

For more information on Llangasty Retreat House itself, including the facilities and things to do in the area, do take a look at their website here

And finally, if this IS your first time on retreat, then you might find the following document useful on '10 Tips for Making a Good Retreat'. And please don't hesitate to drop Helen or Liz an email (see below) if you're wondering if a retreat really is 'for you' or if you've got any specific questions about the Parish Retreat or retreats in general.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact either Helen (helen@helensutton.com) or Liz (liz.badman@virginmedia.com).