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 May 2025
July 2024
The Field Camp
27 Jul–5 Aug 2024 (Sat–Mon)
The Field is a Christian camping community opportunity for 18-30 year olds which is held at the beginning of the Summer. The Field is many…
Special booking arrangements apply
EMPOWERED!
29 Jul–2 Aug 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Mark Burgess
What does it mean to be empowered? Over a week of power-packed, practical talks, Mark Burgess leads us towards empoweredprayer and discipleship and the freedom…
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August 2024
Is he Serious?
3–9 August 2024 (Sat–Fri)
Paul Woolley
Jesus said some things that were difficult to understand: “Go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor.” “If you don’t hate…
Book now for £540 per person (£675 en suite)
At the House and Beacon SUMMER ENCOUNTER
10–16 August 2024 (Sat–Fri)
Jonny Lewis, Lee Abbey Team, Nigel Langford, Siân Rees
Come and dwell in the whole, spectacular Lee Abbey estate for these joy-filled days of teaching, worship, and all age outdoor fun. Encounter God and…
Book now for £540 per person (£675 en suite)
TO LIVE IS CHRIST
17–23 August 2024 (Sat–Fri)
Simon Guillebaud
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is full of challenges and encouragements for each of us in whatever situation we find ourselves. Come along to be…
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Lee Abbey Youth Camp
17–24 August 2024 (Sat–Sat)
If you’re looking for a brilliant escape during the summer holidays Lee Abbey Youth Camp (LAYC) is the place to be! This is an amazing…
Special booking arrangements apply
OVERFLOWING WITH HOPE
24–30 August 2024 (Sat–Fri)
Christopher Landau, Felicity Lawson
Inspired by Romans 15:13, during this week we’ll draw closer to the God of hope, and be reminded what it is to be filled with…
Book now for £540 per person (£675 en suite)
September 2024
Renew, Refresh, Resource – Lake of Tears
13–15 September 2024 (Fri–Sun)
Kelvin Burke
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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
FRIENDS OF LEE ABBEY WEEK
16–20 September 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Team
This is a time for all of the Friends of Lee Abbey, and past members of Community, to gather together. We have an exciting programme…
Book now for £340 per person (£440 en suite)
THEY SAW AND THEY UNDERSTOOD – CREATIVE WEEK
16–20 September 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Lynne Pugh
There are many occasions in the Bible where something that can be seen is used as a teaching tool… think of Jeremiah being sent to…
Book now for £400 per person (£500 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
20–22 September 2024 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
WALK AND TALK
23–27 September 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Graham and Helen Worsfold, Rob and Mary Wakeling
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 £450 per person (£550 en suite)
Enneagram 1
23–27 September 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Catherine Park, Joanna Pearson
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 £450 per person (£550 en suite)
PLANTERS AND PIONEERS
30 Sep–4 Oct 2024 (Mon–Fri)
JOHN MCGINLEY, Tina Hodgett
The life of pioneering what God is doing in a new context or leading a team to establish a new church community is one of…
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October 2024
Renew, Refresh, Resource
4–6 October 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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
WALKING IN THE WAY OF JESUS
7–11 October 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Ruth Hassall
It’s been said that “The church in the West has largely forgotten the art of disciple making and has largely reduced it to an intellectual…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
11–13 October 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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
keep fit for marriage
11–13 October 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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REAL AND COLOURFUL, FRUITFUL AND WHOLE: ENCOUNTERING GOD IN THE SEASON OF AUTUMN
14–18 October 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Brian Draper
Through a mix of guided reflections, teaching and contemplative practice, we’ll explore together how one of the most soulfully evocative of all the seasons can…
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estate working party
14–18 October 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…
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enneagram 2
14–18 October 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Catherine Park, Joanna Pearson
For those who already have a basic knowledge of the Enneagram, and know their Type, we invite you to continue your journey into the Enneagram….
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A JOURNEY INTO MISSION – FROM PAUL TO PRESENT
21–25 October 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Bible Society
As we all wrestle with how to play our part in God’s big mission for the world, join Bible Society to set aside time to…
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tapestry of life
21–25 October 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Gretel White, Vittoria Hancock
This is a retreat for anyone interested in tapestry, embroidery or handicrafts. Whether you are a beginner at stitching, or an expert, come and join…
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RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE
25–27 October 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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Parenting for Faith
28 Oct–1 Nov 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Anna Hawken
We all want to help our children to meet and know God but in the busyness of everyday life sometimes it can feel like one…
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Walking With Moses
28 Oct–1 Nov 2024 (Mon–Fri)
MARK IRELAND
Inspired by opportunities to enjoy our beautiful surroundings, we shall reflect together on Moses’ journey from Egypt to the promised land. We will explore the…
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November 2024
RENEW, REFRESH, RESOURCE
1–3 November 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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
Writers’ retreat: waiting for our heart’s desire
1–3 November 2024 (Fri–Sun)
Ruth Leigh
The Bible is full of stories of impatient people asking God, “When?” It’s a question many of us have fired at him. Waiting to see…
Book now for £170 per person (£220 en suite)
local churches evening
10 November 2024 (Sun), 5.45pm
We would like to invite those of you who worship locally to join us for ‘REKINDLE’ – a Local Churches Evening Gathering – on Sunday…
Free
Walking in his steps
11–15 November 2024 (Mon–Fri)
LICC - London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, Paul Woolley, Steve Rouse
Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jesus’ disciples, with a mission to make disciples, just as He did. This is the call of Jesus, but…
Book now for £340 per person (£440 en suite)
Book of blessings
11–15 November 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Mark and Val Turner
Anyone can work with God to bless others. It comes out of kindness and opens us up to the work of the Holy Spirit. Blessing…
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At the Beacon Navigating Grief: From Darkness to Light
11–15 November 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Andrea Corrie
Have you been struggling since the death of your loved one? Come and join others who have also experienced bereavement on this supported retreat to…
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Notes from a good place
18–22 November 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Dave Hopwood, Simeon Wood
Dave and Simeon have been friends since they first met in the early 1990s. They share a passion for communicating the Christian story in creative…
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Associate community weekend
22–24 November 2024 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
This is our annual weekend especially created for our Associate Community members, who so valuably and valiantly support the Lee Abbey Devon ministry throughout the…
Special booking arrangements apply
Watching, waiting, hoping – silent advent retreat
25–29 November 2024 (Mon–Fri)
Bishop Emma Ineson
This silent retreat for advent will help us to focus on God for the season ahead, allowing him to reveal his deepest hopes and dreams…
Book now for £415 per person (£515 en suite)
Renew, refresh, resource – creative advent retreat
29 Nov–1 Dec 2024 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Advent is a moment in the year when we’re poised between ‘now’ and ‘not yet’ – an in between time of waiting expectantly for the…
Book now for £170 per person (£220 en suite)
December 2024
Christmas Celebration
23–28 December 2024 (Mon–Sat)
Lee Abbey Team
Join us for this very special week of celebrations, festivities, fun and reflections as we celebrate the coming of the Saviour, Jesus Christ, the King…
Book now for £575 per person (£700 en suite)
New year celebration – gospel confidence
30 Dec 2024–3 Jan 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Simon Guillebaud
At a time when people are often anxious and fearful. and many believers seem to be on the back foot, we’ll explore what a glorious…
Book now for £460 per person (£560 en suite)
January 2025
The Treasures of the Kingdom – Silent Retreat
20–24 January 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Michael Mitton
Jesus said that God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then is accidentally found (Matthew 13.44). At this retreat…
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Living Yarns
20–24 January 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Gretel White, Vittoria Hancock
Come and join Vittoria, Gretel and the team at Lee Abbey as we consider how the threads of our life weave together. Alongside the opportunity…
Book now for £415 per person (£515 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
24–26 January 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
Praying with St Paul
27–31 January 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Graham Archer
“St Paul frequently gives us examples of how he prays and what he prays for. We will learn from his rich insights in our times…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
31 Jan–2 Feb 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
February 2025
Changed from Glory into Glory
3–7 February 2025 (Mon–Fri)
David Rowe
What is God’s purpose for our lives? As we navigate our way through this tumultuous life, what is the end to which we are called?…
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Painting Prophetically In Worship
3–7 February 2025 (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…
Book now for £365 per person (£465 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
7–9 February 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
Individually Guided Silent Retreat
10–14 February 2025 (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…
Book now for £415 per person (£515 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
14–16 February 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
Love Your Local Church: Ephesian Adventures
17–21 February 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Richard And Nicola Moy
Love your church like Jesus does and find perspective, healing, forgiveness, hopeand vision as you do so. Find out what Paul had to go through…
Book now for £340 per person (£440 en suite)
Estate Working Party: Tree Planting
17–21 February 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Lee Abbey Estate Team
Come and create some history by planting the first new woodland at Lee Abbey for fifty years. Working on steep slopes and uneven ground, we’re…
Book now for £260 per person (£360 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
21–23 February 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
28 Feb–2 Mar 2025 (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 £170 per person (£220 en suite)
March 2025
How does the kingdom of God grow? Surprising insights from the teaching of Jesus
3–7 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Ian Paul
Talk about ‘church growth’ and ‘outreach’ and ‘evangelism’ can put a lot of even faithful Christians off. Yet another thing we are supposed to do…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
New Life in Christ
3–7 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Amy Boucher Pye
The apostle Paul experienced a complete turnabout on the Damascus Road. How can we emulate him in “putting on Christ” – that is, how do…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
7–9 March 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Local Churches Evening
9 March 2025 (Sun), 5.45pm
Lee Abbey Team
An opportunity for local congregations of all sizes, to gather as one with the Lee Abbey Community in this beautiful place to praise God, be…
Free
Renew, Refresh, Resource
14–16 March 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Lake of Tears Revisited
17–21 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Kelvin Burke
During the week we will delve deeper into the ‘withness’ of God.The age-old question – ‘Where is God when there is suffering?’ is answered resoundingly…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
The Jewish Gospel? Meeting God in Matthew
17–21 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Elaine Storkey
How much do you know about the Gospel that opens the New Testament? Nothing that Matthew writes is there by accident, and we’ll be looking…
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Thirty Problems for Atheists (and a few more…)
17–21 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Alan Storkey
Atheism needs examining, both in what it claims and what it rejects. With their writings in mind, this seminar looks at a series of problems…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
21–23 March 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Making a World of Difference
24–28 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Dave and Anne Bookless
In an age of intractable wars, climate chaos, and biodiversity collapse it’s easy to give in to despair or escapism. Yet, we’re called to seek…
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Come, Be, Go.
24–28 March 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Keith Foster
As those called to be Christ’s ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20), representing Him within the spheres of influence He has placed us, we do this having…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
28–30 March 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Keeping in Step with the Spirit
31 Mar–4 Apr 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Paul and Becky Harcourt
Every day confronts us with choices, and the choices we make significantly shape our experience of the fullness of life in Jesus. This week we…
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Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
31 Mar–4 Apr 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Beverley Shepherd
We all experience a variety of pressures: constant or sudden change, relationship difficulties, the demands and expectations of others, and even our own self-expectation. We…
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April 2025
Renew, Refresh, Resource
4–6 April 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Ministers in training retreat
7–11 April 2025 (Mon–Fri)
James Harding, John Harding
Brothers James and John Harding form a powerful partnership with their wide experience of both theological study and pioneer ministry. As they co-lead this stimulating…
Book now for £190 per person (£290 en suite)
From Bethany to Jerusalem
11–15 April 2025 (Fri–Tue)
Rupert and Sally Martin
From his home base in Bethany where he felt loved and supported in the family life of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Jesus sets out on…
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The Beauty of the Cross
11–15 April 2025 (Fri–Tue)
Janey Petterson
A little teaching, a lot of listening and reflection and quite a bit of making in air dry clay, over three days, we’ll look at…
Book now for £405 per person (£505 en suite)
He is Risen! Easter Celebration
16–21 April 2025 (Wed–Mon)
Lee Abbey Team
Join with the Lee Abbey Community as we follow Jesus on his journey from Gethsemane to Golgotha and on to the glorious dawn of Resurrection…
Book now for £475 per person (£600 en suite)
The call of the wild – the feel of the Holy: Pilgrimage at Lee Abbey
21–25 April 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Michael Mitton, Russ Parker
Russ and Michael have been leading pilgrimages in Ireland, the British Isles and Assisi for over thirteen years. Following the success of their pilgrimage based…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
25–27 April 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
May 2025
Renew, Refresh, Resource
2–4 May 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Walk and Talk
5–9 May 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Graham and Helen Worsfold
Come and join us to walk in this glorious part of Devon. Daily walks in a variety of areas will cover the stunningly dramatic coastline,…
Book now for £455 per person (£555 en suite)
Enneagram 1
5–9 May 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Catherine Park, Joanna Pearson
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 £455 per person (£555 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
9–11 May 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Honesty Over Silence
19–23 May 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Patrick Regan
Honesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics many of us find difficult, such as: • Trusting God in times of uncertainty• Anxiety…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Birds of Exmoor
19–23 May 2025 (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 £455 per person (£555 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
23–25 May 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
Following Jesus with Mary
26–30 May 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Helen Collins
Protestants are often guilty of ignoring or overlooking Mary within their Christian faith, and aren’t really sure what to do with her other than at…
Book now for £380 per person (£480 en suite)
Renew, Refresh, Resource
30 May–1 Jun 2025 (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 £190 per person (£240 en suite)
