Programme

Creative & performing arts

More than just a Christian holiday! Visual art, creative art, writing, music and dance conferences to inspire and stimulate our lives as Christians.

Landscape Painting

14–20 July 2025 (Mon–Sun)

Mark and Val Turner

Each morning, as we engage in prayer, thought and paint, find an oasis opportunity to worship while we observe and record what we see within…

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Life to the Full and Sing Praise!

9–15 August 2025 (Sat–Fri)

Sam and Rachel Chaplin, Simon Guillebaud

Jesus promised us life in abundance, life to the full. Join us as we explore that offer, get re-envisioned together, and commissioned to live out…

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Signs of Life!

29 Sep–3 Oct 2025 (Mon–Fri)

Lynne Pugh

We are surrounded by signs and symbols in our everyday life which communicate so many things without words. Christians have long used symbols, from the…

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Tapestry of Life

6–10 October 2025 (Mon–Fri)

Gretel White, Vittoria Hancock

A creative retreat to focus in on tapestry, embroidery or handicrafts. Whether you are a beginner at stitching, or an expert, come and join us…

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Seeking the face of Jesus: Portraiture Retreat

20–24 October 2025 (Mon–Fri)

Mark Turner, Val Turner

Through a focused week of learning portraiture skills, discover and enhance your techniques in your chosen art medium.  In daily art workshops we’ll learn to…

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Advent Creative Retreat

24–28 November 2025 (Mon–Fri)

Chris Duffett, Dai Woolridge

Let the creativity flow as we worship our Creator God with a team of inspiring creatives! Dai (Word Weaver) creates poetic tapestries of spoken word….

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Worship Leader/Songwriter Retreat

16–18 January 2026 (Fri–Sun)

Stephen & Fiona Crowther

This is a weekend for Worship Leaders, songwriters and musicians to receive equipping and encounter. We believe that giving yourself time to simply be in…

Book now from £170 per person

Painting Prophetically in Worship

19–23 January 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Chris Duffett

Join Chris Duffett for an immersive retreat soaked with prophetic art seeking to hear from God and interpreting what you hear into paintings. Learn how…

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Writing Weekend: Created to Create

29–31 May 2026 (Fri–Sun)

Claire Boot

In the beginning, God created everything from nothing. Including us, created in God’s own image. Like God, we are creative. Unlike God, we don’t have…

Book now from £190 per person

Return of the Prodigal – The Robe, the Ring and a pair of Sandals: Clay Retreat

22–26 June 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Janey Petterson

If ever there was a story of grace, this is it! We will be looking at the significance of the Father’s gifts to the son…

Book now from £405 per person

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