We really look forward to welcoming you to Lee Abbey Devon for your Christian holiday or Christian retreat. We are delighted to be out of lockdown and very much in action! We are following Government guidelines around Covid, so mask wearing is not mandatory anywhere in the House for guests or Community, although you may, of course, wear a mask if you wish. There are many sanitizers provided around the House for everyone to use. 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.
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Programme to December 2022
May 2022
Walk and Talk
23–27 May 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Graham and Helen Worsfold, James and Inger Denniston
Come and experience the early summer delights of God’s creation in this beautiful part of North Devon – enjoy walking in the moorland combes, along…
Book now for £360 per person (£420 en suite)
Estate Working Party – Garden Work
23–27 May 2022 (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 £220 per person (£280 en suite)
Estate Working Party – Clearing Woodland
23–27 May 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Estate Team
If you are fit and able, we’d love you to join our Estate team this week doing practical tasks on our stunning estate. You will…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
Estate Working Party – Clearing and Splitting Logs
23–27 May 2022 (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 £220 per person (£280 en suite)
Estate Working Party – Gates, Posts and Fences
23–27 May 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Estate Team
If you are fit and able, we’d love you to join our Estate team this week doing practical tasks on our stunning estate. You will…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
27–29 May 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet,…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Family Jubilee Celebration Week: The Story of Scripture
30 May–5 Jun 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team, Steven Copsey
We love it when the whole family learns together, worships together and grows together. so, come with your family this week as we explore the…
Book now for £480 per person (£570 en suite)
FAMILY JUBILEE CELEBRATION HALF WEEK: THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE, OLD TESTAMENT
30 May–2 Jun 2022 (Mon–Thu)
Steven Copsey
We love it when the whole family learns together, worships together and grows together. So, come with your family this half week as we explore…
Book now for £240 per person (£285 en suite)
June 2022
FAMILY JUBILEE CELEBRATION HALF WEEK: THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE, NEW TESTAMENT
2–5 June 2022 (Thu–Sun)
Steven Copsey
We love it when the whole family learns together, worships together and grows together. So, come with your family this half week as we explore…
Book now for £240 per person (£285 en suite)
The Mid-Faith Crisis and How to Survive It!
6–10 June 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Joe Davis & Nick Page
Have you ever looked around you at church and thought to yourself ‘There must be more than this’? Are new questions kicking out the old…
Book now for £360 per person (£420 en suite)
CELTIC SAINTS – INSPIRATION FOR A RENEWED CHURCH
10–12 June 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Michael Mitton
During the fifth century a new expression of church emerged in Ireland, a land which lay outside the Roman Empire. For a time this church…
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Birds Of Exmoor
13–17 June 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Andrew Mann
In late spring and early summer there is a lot of activity in the bird world at Lee Abbey and on Exmoor. The breeding season…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
17–19 June 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet,…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
24–26 June 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet,…
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The Beatitudes Revisited
27 Jun–1 Jul 2022 (Mon–Fri)
John Bell
Like the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes have such a revered place in Christian faith that in previous centuries some churches had the texts inscribed on…
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July 2022
Renew, Refresh, Resource
8–10 July 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, small group, ministry team, community or…
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Walk and Talk
11–17 July 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Graham and Helen Worsfold, James and Inger Denniston
Come and join us during the height of summer to walk in this glorious part of Devon. This longer house-party provides an opportunity for up…
Book now for £540 per person (£630 en suite)
Landscape Painting
11–17 July 2022 (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…
Book now for £480 per person (£570 en suite)
Thinking through Christian creation care in the climate emergency
18–22 July 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Christopher Southgate
The accelerating pace of climate change threatens the existence of very many of God’s creatures, as well as the flourishing of human beings. One might…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
a fresh encounter with god
18–22 July 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Paul and Liz Lynch
‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
22–24 July 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet,…
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The Holy Spirit in Family Life
25–31 July 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Helen Collins
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses…to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). All…
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August 2022
Your Kingdom Come!
1–7 August 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Paul Woolley
It was Karl Barth who said that ‘To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.’…
Book now for £480 per person (£570 en suite)
Walking Each Other Home
8–14 August 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Ruth Hassall
The book of Ruth is an often-overlooked gem yet it holds not just a beautiful story of redemption, but also an inspirational invitation to explore…
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Life To The Full
15–21 August 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Simon Guillebaud
Jesus promised us life in abundance, life to the full. Do join us this week as we explore that offer, get re-envisioned together, and commissioned…
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Freedom and Fruitfulness
22–28 August 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Richard And Nicola Moy
In a world where anything goes Richard and Nicola walk us through the book of Galatians to see how Paul’s is passionate that we are…
Book now for £480 per person (£570 en suite)
Friends Of Lee Abbey
29 Aug–2 Sep 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Team
This is a space for all the Friends of Lee Abbey and past Community members to gather for a week of teaching, worship and fellowship…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
September 2022
Renew, Refresh, Resource
9–11 September 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, couple, small or large group, ministry…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
16–18 September 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, small group, ministry team, community or…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Keep Fit for Marriage
16–18 September 2022 (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…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
The Better Life
19–25 September 2022 (Mon–Sun)
Mick Woodhead
During our time together, our aim is to look again at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Through biblical teaching, story, interaction…
Book now for £480 per person (£570 en suite)
Tapestry of Life
19–23 September 2022 (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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Renew, Refresh, Resource
23–25 September 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, couple, small or large group, ministry…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Walk And Talk
26–30 September 2022 (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…
Book now for £360 per person (£420 en suite)
Enneagram E1
26–30 September 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Catherine Park & Joanna Pearson
Enneagram (Greek for ‘9 points’) describes nine personality types and is a powerful tool for spiritual growth through understanding ourselves and others. Join Catherine Park…
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Battles and Blessings
30 Sep–2 Oct 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Very Revd John Irvine
Special booking arrangements apply
October 2022
Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing
3–7 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Russ Parker
This is an opportunity to discover the power and purpose of Blessing as taught in the Bible. We will learn its transformational impact when applied…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
7–9 October 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, small group, ministry team, community or…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Men’s weekend – Strength and weakness, Faith and doubt
7–9 October 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Dave Hopwood
This is a weekend for men (over 18s) who, either as individuals or in groups of friends, want to discover more about God and their…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Growing In God’s Love
10–14 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Paul and Becky Harcourt
Jesus promised us that we would grow into fullness of life by his Spirit. Like many things in life, that growth comes in seasons and…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
14–16 October 2022 (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…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Come And Be!
17–21 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
This week we are offering the Lee Abbey house and estate as a home for a Christian holiday for you to just come and be!…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
bible Society – discipleship central
17–21 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Bible Society
Following Jesus in today’s ever-changing world What does it mean to be a disciple in our fragmented culture? How can we faithfully follow the teachings…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
estate working party – garden work
17–21 October 2022 (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 5…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
estate working party – clearing woodland
17–21 October 2022 (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 5…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
ESTATE WORKInG PARTY – CLEARING AND SPLITTING LOGS
17–21 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Estate Team
If you are strong, fit and able, we’d love you to join our team doing practical tasks on our stunning estate this week.You will work…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
ESTATE WORKING PARTY – GATES, POSTS & FENCES
17–21 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Estate Team
If you are fit and able, we’d love you to join our Estate team this week doing practical tasks on our stunning estate. You will…
Book now for £220 per person (£280 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
21–23 October 2022 (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…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
Live Simply for Simple Living
24–28 October 2022 (Mon–Fri)
A Rocha UK
This will be an interactive time looking at how we reconnect with seasons, soil, food and nature in a time of incredible change for the…
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
28–30 October 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
These Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, couple, small or large group,…
Book now for £160 per person (£190 en suite)
November 2022
Renew, Refresh, Resource
4–6 November 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, couple, small or large group, ministry…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
11–13 November 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet,…
Book now for £140 per person (£170 en suite)
Triple Listening
14–18 November 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Paul Woolley / LICC Team
In a world of conflict and division, listening to the Word, the world, and the church has never been more important. This practice of ‘triple…
Book now for £280 per person (£340 en suite)
Living With Loss part 1
14–18 November 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Abi May
Grief following bereavement can feel overwhelming, particularly if your loved one’s passing was sudden, traumatic, or following a difficult illness such as Covid-19. The aim…
Special booking arrangements apply
Enneagram 2
14–18 November 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Catherine Park & Joanna Pearson
For those that have completed the elementary Enneagram course. You are invited to continue your journey of exploration of the Enneagram system with the Christian…
Book now for £380 per person (£440 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
18–20 November 2022 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Lee Abbey’s ‘Renew, Refresh, Resource’ weekends are designed for everyone. Whether Christian or not yet, come as an individual, couple, small or large group, ministry…
Book now for £140 per person (£170 en suite)
Advent retreat with bishop mark tanner
21–25 November 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Bishop Mark Tanner
The details of this SILENT RETREAT with Bishop Mark Tanner will be confirmed soon.
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
TAG Conference
25–27 November 2022 (Fri–Sun)
The TAG conference is organised by SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) and attended by young people 14 – 18 years old from the South West…
Special booking arrangements apply
A Way Less Travelled –
28 Nov–2 Dec 2022 (Mon–Fri)
Adrian and Bridget Plass
SIDE TURNINGS AND DIVERSIONS ON THE OLD ADVENT ROAD
Book now for £320 per person (£380 en suite)
December 2022
Christmas celebration at Lee Abbey
22–27 December 2022 (Thu–Tue)
Lee Abbey Team
Join us for a very special time of celebrations, festivities and reflections as we celebrate the coming of the Saviour.
Book now for £475 per person (£550 en suite)
new year celebration at lee abbey
29 Dec 2022–2 Jan 2023 (Thu–Mon)
Lee Abbey Team
Come expectant this week to encounter yourself in Christ and to be made ready for all that God has prepared for you in 2o23. Come…
Book now for £380 per person (£440 en suite)
