16th September 2022 | Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, UK
Many of us discovered the wellbeing that comes from walking on our daily excursions during the lockdowns of 2020/21. Indeed, in a recent lecture for GoHealth, the Christian environmentalist Dr. Ruth Valerio noted that:
‘Somehow the beauty of the natural world absorbs our suffering’
Combining all these ideas, The GoHealth Community gathering will give you time and space to reflect on the health and healing that comes from connecting with nature and with the Christian faith. Book yourself time to recharge and reflect as we walk, talk, eat and reflect together. There will be optional walks, time to engage in spiritual practices together and in solitude, and some reflections on the healing to found in nature and mountainous places.
All are welcome – £215 (discount for GoHealth Community members) – includes all meals, accommodation and program
Venue
Bassenfell Manor, near Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, is a residential centre hosting school groups, youth groups, church groups and holidays for individuals set on the edge of the beautiful Lake District with its wealth of natural beauty and wilderness. It provides comfortable self-catering accommodation in 19 bedrooms and a separate self catering apartment. It is situated in an acre of grounds with adventure play equipment and access to its own ancient woodland which is used for various bushcraft and environmental activities.
What is included:
- Fully led spiritual retreat including prayer times, optional walks, and reflections
- Accommodation in shared rooms (see note). All rooms are ensuite, and you may be allocated a bunk bed. Bedding can be rented for £6.50
- Fully catered including three course dinners, packed lunches and cooked breakfasts
- Transport from station can be arranged
Retreat Leaders
Your walking and talking guides will be Rev. Dr. Richard Tiplady and Wendy Lloyd.
Richard is Director of Mixed Mode Training at the Scottish Episcopal Institute and is a keen mountaineer, you may have heard his exciting episode on the GoHealth podcast.
Wendy is the resource development partner for GoHealth and communications manager for the Iona Community, she has an avid interest in pilgrimage.
The Revd Dr Gillian Straine and Graham Fender Allison will also be there. They are the washing up team. And when there is no washing up, they will be in charge of logistics, chaplaincy and tea making.