Music to hold the world in love Songhold is a collection of simple chants and songs with words in English that honour the Divine Feminine, particularly the quality of ‘holding’. Each song is a medicine of its own, with repeated words acting as a mantra. Song leader Jackie Singer is joined by Melissa Holding on piano […]
Join our 3-day holistic writing retreat at the Abbey from Monday 20th July to Wednesday 22nd July 2026. Are you a busy academic who needs to get away from your desk and out of the home, to somewhere more inspiring so you can focus on your writing? Or are you someone who has yearned to […]
About the session Join a lively day of beautiful songs in full harmony, all taught by ear, complemented by a special session of gentle Dru yoga dance led by guest teacher Lottie May, to help you relax, open up and enjoy flowing movement that supports your voice. Rachel Holmes is a singer and natural voice […]
Join us for a peaceful evening of reflection, journaling, and gentle ritual in a welcoming women’s circle. Take time to slow down, connect, and nurture yourself in a supportive community setting. To book, please contact Helen: helenmudie121@gmail.com
Join us for a peaceful evening of reflection, journaling, and gentle ritual in a welcoming women’s circle. Take time to slow down, connect, and nurture yourself in a supportive community setting. Theme: Release and Let Go To book, please contact Helen: helenmudie121@gmail.com
A memorial will be held for Dylan Thomas Hayden, who lived at the Abbey for many years and died there on the 13th June of 2021. We will meet this Saturday, September 12th at 2:30 PM. We will gather by the oak tree for a short ceremony. All welcome.
It is with great honour that we invite you to join us for a special afternoon with one of Britain’s foremost travel writers, Rory MacLean, as he shares the story behind his latest book, Geography of Heaven: Travels to the Hereafter. The author of more than a dozen books, including the UK top-ten bestsellers Stalin’s […]
Experience an evening of calm in the unique atmosphere of the Great Hall at The Abbey. Surrounded by centuries of history and beautiful gardens, these monthly wellbeing evenings offer a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful and welcoming setting. To book, […]
Introductory Day The Introductory Workshop familiarises participants with the method of Centering Prayer and its conceptual background and offers two opportunities to experience the prayer. The workshop consists of three presentations led by Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenters. 1. Prayer as Relationship 2. The Method of Centering Prayer 3. Thoughts and the Use of the Sacred […]
Experience an evening of calm in the unique atmosphere of the Great Hall at The Abbey. Surrounded by centuries of history and beautiful gardens, these monthly wellbeing evenings offer a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful and welcoming setting. To book, […]