We look forward to welcoming you – whether online or in person. We can only accommodate a small number of guests at present, so book soon to guarantee your place. There will be Covid-19 arrangements in place during your stay. Please be patient with us as we navigate this new season, and if you’ve been before, be prepared for things to look and work a little differently.
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Programme to December 2021
April 2021
Seven Ways to Pray
27–30 April 2021 (Tue–Fri)
Amy Boucher Pye
Want to boost your relationship with God? Come and explore different ways to pray. Each is rooted in ancient practices and each can give us…
Sorry, this programme is cancelled
May 2021
Pioneers of Vibrant Hope
10–14 May 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Michael Mitton
Many ancient pioneers of faith lived in the lands we now call Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England and they witnessed to Christ in troubled times…
Online event: free
Pioneers of Vibrant Hope – Closing Conversation with Michael Mitton
16 May 2021 (Sun), 6.30 pm
Michael Mitton
Many ancient pioneers of faith lived in the lands we now call Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England and they witnessed to Christ in troubled times…
Online event: free
Engaging with the Miracles
25–28 May 2021 (Tue–Fri)
John Bell
For many Christians, the Miracles are wonderful signs which show the power of God in Jesus. But when we explore them, we discover that they…
Online event: £80 per person
July 2021
Renew, Refresh, Resource
9–11 July 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
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Landscape Painting
12–18 July 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Mark and Val Turner
As we grow an emerging perspective on the gift of creation, this week is an oasis opportunity to worship while we observe and record what we see…
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Walk and Talk
12–18 July 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Graham and Helen Worsfold, James and Inger Denniston
If you enjoy walking – medium or long – come and join us in the height of summer in this glorious part of Devon. This…
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Unlocking your prayer life
19–23 July 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Paul and Liz Lynch
Perhaps this is one of the most challenging areas in our Christian experience and daily walk with God. A disciple asked Jesus, as recorded in…
Rooms available from £340 to £800
Messy Church Summer Escape
26 Jul–1 Aug 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Lucy Moore
A week to relax into the simple profundities of Messy Church and remind yourself what this Messy way of being church and doing mission is…
Rooms available from £420 to £1,020
August 2021
How would Jesus live your life?
2–8 August 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Paul Woolley
How would Jesus live your life? Jesus calls us to follow him – to follow him now and live all of life intentionally as his…
Rooms available from £840 to £1,020
Adventure in Creation
9–15 August 2021 (Mon–Sun)
A Rocha UK, Andy Lester (A Rocha UK), Regina Ebner
A summer family week looking at the amazing actions you can take to change the way we think and act when it comes to our…
Rooms available from £420 to £1,020
Life to the Full
16–22 August 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Simon Guillebaud
Come to Jesus! That’s the beautiful invitation: if you’re hungry, thirsty, weary, dirty, He wants to meet with you afresh this summer. You’ll be challenged,…
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Creation and Contemplation
23–29 August 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Sam & Sara Hargreaves
Take time to engage with God, in honesty, stillness and wonder. Sara and Sam Hargreaves (engageworship) will create spaces for you to reflect and receive…
Rooms available from £420 to £1,020
Come and Be: Summer Holiday
30 Aug–3 Sep 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Team
As the summer draws to a close, we are offering the Lee Abbey house and estate as a home to come and just be! All…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
September 2021
Renew, Refresh, Resource
3–5 September 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Renew, Refresh, Resource
10–12 September 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Enneagram 1
17–19 September 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Catherine Park & Joanna Pearson
Enneagram (Greek for ‘9 points’) describes nine personality types and is a powerful tool for spiritual growth though understanding ourselves and others. Join Catherine Park…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Renew, Refresh, Resource
17–19 September 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
House of Prayer for All Nations
20–26 September 2021 (Mon–Sun)
Jill Weber
We call to mind the powerful story of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem and decluttering the temple. During this full week programme, we look to examine…
Rooms available from £450 to £1,080
Tapestry of Life
27 Sep–1 Oct 2021 (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,…
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Walk and Talk
27 Sep–1 Oct 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Graham and Helen Worsfold, James and Inger Denniston
Come and experience the early autumn delights of God’s creation in this beautiful part of North Devon – enjoying the rich tapestry of changing colours…
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October 2021
Renew, Refresh, Resource
1–3 October 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £280 to £340
Individually Guided Retreat
4–8 October 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Rob Eastwood Dewing
Our team of experienced spiritual directors will accompany you on a silent, guided retreat involving a daily one-to-one session for up to an hour. Each…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Estate Working Party (Clearing Rhododendron in the woods)
4–8 October 2021 (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…
Rooms available from £180 to £580
Estate Working Party (Clearing and Splitting Logs)
4–8 October 2021 (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…
Rooms available from £180 to £580
Estate Working Party (Gates and Fences)
4–8 October 2021 (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…
Rooms available from £180 to £580
Estate Working Party (Garden Work)
4–8 October 2021 (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…
Rooms available from £180 to £580
Keep Fit for Marriage
8–10 October 2021 (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…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Renew, Refresh, Resource
8–10 October 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Bible Society
11–15 October 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Bible Society
Join the Bible Society team (featuring Dr Andrew Ollerton) as we take a journey through the big story of the Bible via teaching sessions, spoken…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Book of Blessing
11–15 October 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Val Turner
God’s gift of blessing is for every person but how often do we fail to appreciate it? Or how often do we love the gift…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
15–17 October 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
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Holiness and Hospitality
18–22 October 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Mark & Claire Ord
Holiness and Hospitality, looking at the stories of Rahab, Ruth, the Canaanite woman and Cornelius about how God invites us to welcome the stranger into…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Renew, Refresh, Resource
22–24 October 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Families Together at Lee Abbey
25–29 October 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Team
We love it when the whole family learns together, worships together and grows together. So come with your family this week as we explore our…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Movement Weekend
29–31 October 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
A weekend for trustees and invited guests only.
Special booking arrangements apply
November 2021
Renew, Refresh, Resource
5–7 November 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
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Advanced Enneagram
8–12 November 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Becky Widdows, Margi Walker
This is for anyone with an interest in growing through the Enneagram, or teaching it, in the Christian tradition. We will delve into the theory…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
At the Beacon Living With Loss Following Bereavement
8–12 November 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Abi May
This conference is held at The Beacon. Please contact us for details and to book. Grief following bereavement can feel overwhelming, particularly if your loved…
Special booking arrangements apply
From the Big Bang to Biology with God
8–12 November 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Graham Swinerd, John Bryant
Can real scientists have a religious faith? Are science and faith compatible? Come to Lee Abbey to see how the answer to both questions is…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Renew, Refresh, Resource
12–14 November 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Rejoicing in & Reimagining Rural Ministry: The Gathering
15–19 November 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Why – A brand new opportunity for rural ministers and missioners to rejoice in and re-imagine ministry in the South West. What – The Gathering…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
Renew, Refresh, Resource
19–21 November 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship…
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Advent Silent Retreat
22–26 November 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Val Turner
‘The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it’. In preparation for the new day dawning we will shine a light…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
TAG
26–28 November 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Special booking arrangements apply
Come and Be: Advent Retreat
29 Nov–3 Dec 2021 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Team
As we enter with time of Advent, we are offering the Lee Abbey house and estate as a home to come and just be! The…
Rooms available from £280 to £680
December 2021
Come and Be: Advent Retreat
3–5 December 2021 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
As we enter with time of Advent, we are offering the Lee Abbey house and estate as a home to come and just be! The…
Rooms available from £140 to £340
Christmas
22–27 December 2021 (Wed–Mon)
Lee Abbey Team
Join us for a very special week of celebrations, festivities , and reflections as we celebrate the coming of the Saviour.
Rooms available from £475 to £1,100
New Year – Who do you think you are?
29 Dec 2021–2 Jan 2022 (Wed–Sun)
Paul Lynch
Many people gain their identity more from their family background, work, self-achievements, or human relationships. Too many young people gain their identity from the latest…
Rooms available from £380 to £880
