• Residential Holistic Structured Writing Retreat

    The Abbey Sutton Courtenay The Green, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire

    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 […]

  • Summer Singing and Movement Retreat Day

    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 […]

  • Sutton Courtenay Sisters – Women’s Circle

    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

  • Sutton Courtenay Sisters – Women’s Circle

    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

  • Memorial for Dylan Thomas Hayden

    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.    

  • Geography of Heaven: Travels to the Hereafter – An Afternoon with Rory MacLean

    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 […]

  • Women’s Wellness Evening Retreats

    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, […]

  • Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

    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 […]

  • Women’s Wellness Evening Retreats

    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, […]

  • Love and Knowledge in the Light of Unity: the Direct Path

    A BESHARA TRUST FOUNDATION COURSE (blended learning) We’re delighted to welcome back The Beshara Trust in October 2026 for this introductory weekend to their foundational course in esoteric education with an emphasis on both knowledge and practice. Taking the metaphysics of Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi as a starting point, the course explores what it means to […]