To book a stay at Lee Abbey, please choose from our varied programme, where we are sure you will find something to suit you. All programme activities and sessions are optional.
November 2025
Notes from a Good Place
17–21 November 2025 (Mon–Fri)
Dave Hopwood, Simeon Wood
Our lives can be full of notes – music and tales which express who we are and the wonders and struggles we face each day….
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Enneagram 1
17–21 November 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…
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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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Renew, Refresh, Resource
28–30 November 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…
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December 2025
Christmas Celebration!
22–27 December 2025 (Mon–Sat)
Lee Abbey Team
O Come let us adore him this Christmas season! Join us for a traditional country Christmas in this stunning part of Exmoor as we gaze…
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Total Surrender! New Year Celebration
29 Dec 2025–2 Jan 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Simon Guillebaud
Jesus invites each one of us to follow him – on his terms, not ours. Will we trust him to set the parameters of the…
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January 2026
Renew, Refresh, Resource
16–18 January 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Songwriter/Worship Leader Retreat
16–18 January 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Fiona & Stephen Crowther, Sarah Grant
This is a weekend for songwriters, worship leaders and musicians to be equipped and to create. We believe that giving yourself time to simply be…
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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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Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength: creatively engaging with the Bible and Holy Spirit
19–23 January 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Martin Young
The bible, prayer and worship come alive when our hearts and minds are softened and can see properly. Creativity is often the way to see…
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Wildlife and Birdwatching in Winter
26–30 January 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Andrew Mann
The coast, moors and estuaries around Lee Abbey afford great potential for a range of different species, especially seabirds and waders that migrate here for…
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Let It Be
26–30 January 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Ian & Gail Adams
This retreat is an invitation to explore how we might live boldly and generously in new seasons of life. We will draw on the stories…
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At the Beacon Mums & Daughters: Creative Activity Weekend
30 Jan–1 Feb 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Beacon Team
Mums and daughters (aged 8+) need time and space together sometimes. Set apart a special weekend for laughter, challenge, creative fun, sharing our faith and…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
30 Jan–1 Feb 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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February 2026
Voices of Hope in Troubled Times: Silent Retreat
2–6 February 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Michael Mitton
There is much to make us anxious in our troubled world, and we need a robust spirituality to flourish when times are hard. During this…
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Estate Working Party
9–13 February 2026 (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’ll work roughly five…
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Treasures New and Old
9–13 February 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Rupert and Sally Martin
Treasures new and old refers to the words of Jesus towards the end of Matthew 13, a chapter full of parables. Having told seven parables…
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Journey Together: Growing in Faith, Walking in Compassion
16–20 February 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Ruth Hassall
An invitation to explore what it means to journey together as the body of Christ, drawing on Luke’s Gospel. A time to reflect on how…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
20–22 February 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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At the Beacon Dads and Lads: Adventure Activity Weekend
27 Feb–1 Mar 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Beacon Team
Bag some quality time with your lad (aged 8+) at our Beacon Activity Centre for a weekend of fun challenge, outdoor play and adventure, sharing…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
27 Feb–1 Mar 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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March 2026
Individually Guided Silent Retreat
2–6 March 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Becky Widdows, David Widdows, Inger Denniston, James 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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Help for the Hurting: Finding Hope & Healing through Trauma
2–6 March 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Kristian Dimond
As Christians, it is possible to work through our own wounds and support others who carry the heavy burden of trauma. The Father, Son and…
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Keep Fit for Marriage
13–15 March 2026 (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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Renew, Refresh, Resource
13–15 March 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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At the Beacon Soul Sisters
20–22 March 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Beacon Team
An active retreat weekend for women to enjoy faith-filled adventure together at The Beacon Activity Centre. Come away to enjoy the outdoors, try new adventurous…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
20–22 March 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Ambassadors for Christ
23–27 March 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Keith Foster
As those professing to follow Jesus, each of us Is called to “go and make disciples” – yet how do we go about this in…
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Trusting God
23–27 March 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Beverley Shepherd
Many of us would want to affirm our trust in God – in his goodness, his strength, his timing, and his commitment to us, his…
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More than a Tradition: Palm Sunday
27–31 March 2026 (Fri–Tue)
Kelvin Burke
This programme is rooted in the rhythm of the community’s daily spirituality of prayer, worship, word and creative reflection. We will journey each day with…
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April 2026
Hallelujah! He is Risen Easter Celebration
2–7 April 2026 (Thu–Tue)
Lee Abbey Team
Join us for this most glorious of celebrations in beautiful North Devon. From the devastation of the Friday at the cross, the quiet stillness of…
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Following Jesus in a Fragmented World: Ministers in Training Retreat
8–12 April 2026 (Wed–Sun)
Helen Collins
Being a minister of the gospel has never been so complex! We know we should lead others in prayer, bible reading and fellowship, but what…
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Every Christian’s Battle
13–17 April 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Paul and Becky Harcourt
“We are not unaware of his schemes”, says Paul (2 Cor 2:11). The fact is we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
17–19 April 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Walk and Talk in Spring
27 Apr–1 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Dave Fisher, 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,…
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Perfectly Imperfect
27 Apr–1 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Bishop James and Liz Grier
Most of us worry that we aren’t good enough to follow Jesus, let alone lead. Many of us have imposter syndrome. Yet, throughout history and…
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May 2026
Fully Engaged: Worship with all our Being
4–8 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Amy Boucher Pye
Join Amy Boucher Pye to explore, through Scripture stories and passages, how God has designed us to be fully integrated beings – soul, spirit, mind…
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Enneagram 1
4–8 May 2026 (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…
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At the Beacon Band of Brothers
8–10 May 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Beacon Team
An active retreat weekend for men to enjoy faith-filled adventure together at The Beacon centre. Come away to enjoy the outdoors, try new adventurous activities…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
8–10 May 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Birds of Exmoor in Spring
11–15 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Andrew Mann
Lee Abbey lies in the spectacular coastal landscape of Exmoor with its dramatic scenery and wonderful wildlife. Cliffs, moors, meadows, woodlands and rivers are home…
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David Strengthened himself in the Lord (1 Samuel 30:6)
11–15 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
David and Caroline Hammond
A wonderful and infuriating verse … It would be good to have some details or a ‘beginner’s guide’! Though we can find clues in David’s…
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Estate Working Party
18–22 May 2026 (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. Working roughly five hours daily for…
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Grandparenting for Faith
18–22 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Becky Sedgwick and Kate Irvine
Grandparents, and grandparent figures, have a unique and particular part to play in God’s plan for children and young people’s discipleship. But grandparenting looks different…
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Christian Hope and the End of the World
18–22 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Ian Paul
Hope is a major theme across the whole story of Scripture. God repeatedly promises his people that he will visit them to set them free,…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
22–24 May 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Divorce Recovery Workshop
22–24 May 2026 (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…
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Parenting for Faith
25–29 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Anna Hawken
We all want to help our children and teenagers to meet and know God but in the busyness of life sometimes it can feel like…
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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…
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June 2026
Lee Abbey 80th Anniversary Friends Weekend
12–14 June 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
In June 1946, Lee Abbey was dedicated to ‘rekindling the fires of faith, prayer and witness’. 80 years on, join us as we give thanks…
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Birds of Exmoor in Summer
15–21 June 2026 (Mon–Sun)
Andrew Mann
Lee Abbey lies in the spectacular coastal landscape of Exmoor with its dramatic scenery and wonderful wildlife. Birds frequent a variety of habitats – sea…
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Mindful of our Wellbeing, Mindful of God
15–19 June 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Shaun Lambert
What we pay attention to is our life. What we pay attention to shapes our wellbeing and spirituality. Our mental and spiritual wellbeing comes out…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
19–21 June 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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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…
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Flourish!
22–26 June 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Leah Bucko
What does it mean to flourish as the people of God – awakened to new life, rooted in identity, and filled with the Spirit? Through…
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Renew, Refresh, Resource
26–28 June 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Lee Abbey Team
Our Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for everyone: Christian or just exploring, whether on your own or with your whole community, come and encounter…
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Navigating Grief: Resting in the Shade, Embracing the Mourning Light
29 Jun–3 Jul 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Andrea Corrie, Linda Sewell
Andrea Corrie and Linda Sewell invite you to join this retreat to seek out positive strategies to support you with your bereavement or life-changing loss…
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God’s Two Books
29 Jun–3 Jul 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Dave Bookless
The idea of God’s nature and character as revealed through two books – scripture and nature – goes back to St Augustine and implicitly to…
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