We really look forward to welcoming you to Lee Abbey Devon for your Christian holiday or Christian retreat. There is a full and varied programme for the year for guests and, if you’ve been before, be prepared for things to look and work a little differently as there has been quite a lot of ‘decluttering’ of the programme since Covid.

Programme to July 2024

December 2023

Christmas Celebration at Lee Abbey!

22–27 December 2023 (Fri–Wed)

Lee Abbey Team

Join us this retreat for a very special time of celebrations, festivities and reflections as we celebrate the coming of the Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Book now for £550 per person (£662.50 en suite)

Countdown: To Eternity and Beyond

29 Dec 2023–2 Jan 2024 (Fri–Tue)

Richard And Nicola Moy

Thinking about ‘the joy set before you’ can help us make the most of the rest of our lives – beginning with 2024. We check…

Book now for £440 per person (£530 en suite)

January 2024

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

12–14 January 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £160 per person (£205 en suite)

Fresh Reflections – Letting the parables of Jesus speak to us anew

15–19 January 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Lee Abbey Team

Jesus told stories to open the ears of those who will hear to transformational truths. However, a superficial hearing can mean that we miss the…

Book now for £320 per person (£410 en suite)

ENNEAGRAM 3

15–19 January 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Catherine Park, Joanna Pearson

We will further explore the Enneagram system by looking at sub-types, which reveal even more facets of our personality. Enneagram 3 is aimed at those…

Book now for £390 per person (£480 en suite)

Living Yarns

15–19 January 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Gretel White, Vittoria Hancock

This retreat combines reflections and bible studies with the opportunity to spend time unwinding with handicrafts. The retreat is aimed at anyone interested in tapestry,…

Book now for £390 per person (£480 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

19–21 January 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

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THE RETURN OF THE LIGHT – SILENT RETREAT

22–26 January 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Michael Mitton

Many people consider that January is a lot longer than 31 days! This is usually due to it being the quiet month after the excitement…

Book now for £390 per person (£480 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

26–28 January 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £160 per person (£205 en suite)

COME AND DRINK FROM LIVING WATER

29 Jan–2 Feb 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Mark Melluish

Come away to find time to drink afresh from the Living Water of God. We will be using water as a theme for the week…

Book now for £190 per person (£280 en suite)

February 2024

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE – Living & Telling

2–4 February 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Tim Moyler

Ten years ago, a survey by the Evangelical Alliance revealed that 87% of Christians lacked the confidence to talk about their personal testimony. 48% admitted…

Book now for £160 per person (£205 en suite)

The God of Creation and New Creation: Jesus, Science and Popular Culture

5–9 February 2024 (Mon–Fri)

David Wilkinson

Science is big news from Hawking, through Dawkins and to the end of the Universe. In pop culture it is often presented in conflict with…

Book now for £320 per person (£410 en suite)

Individually Guided Silent Retreat

5–9 February 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Becky Widdows, David Widdows, James and Inger Denniston, Lauren Farrar

This individually Guided Retreat provides a wonderful opportunity to spend time alone and face-to-face with God. On each day of this SILENT IGR there will…

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RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

9–11 February 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

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Let Me Tell You A Story

12–16 February 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Andy Kind

This half term week, Andy Kind returns to Lee Abbey with a new series of workshops to help you communicate your personal story in a…

Book now for £320 per person (£410 en suite)

The Way we’re seen; the way we are. The Gospel in an age of Social Media

12–16 February 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Elaine Storkey

Two decades on since LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube entered our living rooms, our lives have become increasingly lived against social media backcloth. We live in…

Book now for £320 per person (£410 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

16–18 February 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £160 per person (£205 en suite)

Pursuing God’s Will

26 Feb–1 Mar 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Jill Weber

Decision making can be hard! Is there a trustworthy process that enables us to actively seek God’s will, direction and voice relative to the decisions…

Book now for £320 per person (£410 en suite)

ESTATE WORKING PARTY – TREE PLANTING

26 Feb–1 Mar 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Lee Abbey Estate Team

Come and help create some history by joining us to plant the first new woodland at Lee Abbey for fifty years. Working on steep slopes…

Book now for £220 per person (£310 en suite)

March 2024

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

1–3 March 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or…

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Who you can become when life doesn’t go as planned

4–8 March 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Sheridan Voysey

When life takes one too many unexpected turns, do you find yourself saying, “I don’t know who I am anymore” or wonder if you’ll ever…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE,

8–10 March 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

KEEP FIT FOR MARRIAGE

8–10 March 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Prepare/Enrich Team

Whether you are a pre-married couple or have been married for years, take the opportunity of some time away to build and strengthen your relationship…

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From the Big Bang to Biology: Do we detect the Hand of God?

18–22 March 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Graham Swinerd, John Bryant

Can real scientists have a religious faith? Are science and faith compatible? To address these questions, we will immerse ourselves in the awe-inspiring story of…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

ENNEAGRAM 1

18–22 March 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Enneagram (Greek for ‘9 points’) describes nine personalities. The Enneagram helps us to look at ourselves honestly, safe in the love of God, to see…

Book now for £430 per person (£520 en suite)

CREATIVELY COMMUNICATING CHRIST – Easter

22–27 March 2024 (Fri–Wed)

Andy Thomas, Chris Duffett, Dai Woolridge

This retreat will provide an opportunity to bring together theology, beauty and the art of communicating Christ in ways that are culturally relevant today. Our…

Book now for £450 per person (£562.50 en suite)

Easter Celebration

28 Mar–2 Apr 2024 (Thu–Tue)

Lee Abbey Team

Come and join the Lee Abbey Team and Community for a celebration of Jesus and his willingness to take the journey from Good Friday, through…

Book now for £450 per person (£562.50 en suite)

April 2024

Nomadland: Living Missionally in a Constantly Shifting Culture

3–7 April 2024 (Wed–Sun)

Luke Cawley

Our culture seems to be in constant state of flux and evolution, and it’s easy to feel like we’re running several steps behind in our…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

ORDINANDS FAMILY WEEK – Faithful? Foolish? Called.

8–12 April 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Bishop Mark Tanner

In a world obsessed with image, income, reputation, and opportunity it can be hard to hear the quiet whisper of Christ calling us onward, upward,…

Book now for £180 per person (£270 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

12–14 April 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

19–21 April 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

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Abide, and Bear Much Fruit

22–26 April 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Paul and Becky Harcourt

Too often our discipleship isn’t what Jesus envisaged … resulting in frustration rather than freedom, fruitfulness and the fullness of life. We will look at…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

The Armour of God, Clay workshops, Part 2

22–26 April 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Janey Petterson

Focusing on Ephesians 6: 13-15, we will consider what it means to put on the helmet of Salvation, the shield of Faith and the Sword…

Book now for £380 per person (£470 en suite)

Renew, refresh, resource

26–28 April 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

The Call of the Wild, The Feel of the Holy

29 Apr–3 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Michael Mitton, Russ Parker

Russ Parker and Michael Mitton have been leading pilgrimages in Ireland, the British Isles and Assisi for over twelve years. This week participants will be…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

May 2024

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

3–5 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

WALK AND TALK

6–10 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Dave Fisher, Graham and Helen Worsfold

Come and join us to walk in this glorious part of Devon. There are daily walks in a variety of areas ranging from the stunningly…

Book now for £430 per person (£520 en suite)

For Such a Time as This

6–10 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Beverley Shepherd

As we study the book of Esther, we will be exploring God’s timing in our lives and the purpose of seeming delays. Underpinning this is…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

10–12 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

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RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE

17–19 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY GOD

20–24 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Joanna Watson

When tough times come, how do we respond? How do we hold out in hope for miracles? How do we persevere in prayer? Where is…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Exploring God’s Nature

20–24 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Rachel Oates

From stunning coastal views to fragile spring flowers, babbling brooks to crashing waves, God’s fingerprints are all over the Lee Abbey estate. Join us as…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

BIRDS OF EXMOOR

20–24 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Andrew Mann

Lee Abbey lies in the spectacular and dramatic coastal landscape of Exmoor with its dramatic scenery and wonderful wildlife. Birds frequent a variety of habitats…

Book now for £430 per person (£520 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

24–26 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP

24–26 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Divorce Recovery Workshop

Have you been through divorce or separation? Or has your relationship irretrievably broken down? This course of workshops will enable you to understand what you…

Book now for £190 per person (£235 en suite)

Jesus Steps In

27–31 May 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Mark and Cathy Madavan

Mark and Cathy Madavan will explore how Jesus Steps In – into our life, our experiences and our world, bringing strength, peace, transformation and hope….

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

31 May–2 Jun 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

June 2024

Confident Christianity: Sharing Your Faith in Jesus More Naturally and Persuasively

3–7 June 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Andy Bannister

Let’s be honest, most of us are a bit nervous about sharing our faith in Jesus at work, college or university, or with friends and…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

ESTATE WORKING PARTY

3–7 June 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Lee Abbey Estate Team

If you’re fit and able, we’d love you to join our team doing practical tasks on our stunning estate this week. You will work roughly…

Book now for £280 per person (£370 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

14–16 June 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

BIRDS OF EXMOOR

17–21 June 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Andrew Mann

Lee Abbey lies in the spectacular and dramatic coastal landscape of Exmoor with its dramatic scenery and wonderful wildlife. Birds frequent a variety of habitats…

Book now for £430 per person (£520 en suite)

Praying with Jesus

17–21 June 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Amy Boucher Pye

God meets us as we pray, and what better way to engage in this form of communication with the One who loves us than through…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

21–23 June 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

The Seven Healthy Habits of Christian Living

24–28 June 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Ian Paul

What does it mean to live as a disciple of Jesus in the contemporary world? What do we see happening in the flourishing, growing life…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

28–30 June 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

July 2024

PARABLES AND SIGNS OF THE KINGDOM

1–5 July 2024 (Mon–Fri)

MARTIN YOUNG

Jesus used parables and signs to express the good news of the Kingdom of Heaven. We want to spot them, understand them, experience them and…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Renew, Refresh, Resource

5–7 July 2024 (Fri–Sun)

Lee Abbey Team

Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone, whether Christian or exploring. Come on your own, as a couple, group, team, community or church,…

Book now for £180 per person (£225 en suite)

LIFE LANGUAGES

8–12 July 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Jenni Sandford-Nedoszytko

Have you ever wondered why you come away from a conversation feeling that you didn’t connect or were misunderstood? it may be because your are…

Book now for £400 per person (£490 en suite)

How to be an everyday evangelist in exile

8–12 July 2024 (Mon–Fri)

Chris Duffett

Chris Duffett and The Light College Collective will be leading a week on creative and Holy Spirit empowered ways to make an impact in and…

Book now for £360 per person (£450 en suite)

Walk and Talk

15–21 July 2024 (Mon–Sun)

Bernard Lane, Graham and Helen Worsfold

Come and join us to walk in this glorious part of Devon. There are daily walks in a variety of areas ranging from the stunningly…

Book now for £600 per person (£735 en suite)

Landscape Painting

15–21 July 2024 (Mon–Sun)

Mark and Val Turner

As we continue to engage in prayer with the changing realities of this world, this week is an oasis opportunity to worship while we observe…

Book now for £540 per person (£675 en suite)

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