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11/05/2013 Graham Usher leading an out door retreat with particapants seeking God in isolated places on mountains, in rivers and gardens and, pictured, the the... 12/02/2013 Made by guests at our winter house party last weekend, with instruction and support from Alison Deane, the proggy mat shows our resident... 06/10/2012 We are planting 300 native trees in the wild west woodlands of the estate ( where no human foot has trod) on Sat 17th November. Come along with your... |
EVENTS
Retreats and events up to the end of 2013 are listed below. Retreat leaders in 2013 include Angela Ashwin, Trevor Pitt, Graham Usher, Peter Selby and Di Williams. Early bird discounts of at least 10% apply on all events until the end of January.
We have to charge an economic rate for events at Shepherds Dene but are keen to involve people from all walks of life and offer bursaries to anyone genuinely unable to pay the full amount.
Our Events Programme can be downloaded below but is a fair size so why not Request a Brochure. It is so beautiful, you will want to own one for yourself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to go on a retreat, here’s the story of one of the participants who attended “Take off your shoes : A retreat to explore the practice of prayer ” led by the Revd Alison White.
View Events below
| Mon 5th - Fri 9th Aug Spend a week at Shepherds Dene, reading,walking, relaxing and praying with the option of trips to local sites - including the Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition in Durham organised by the Shepherds... |  |
| Mon 14th - Fri 18th July The 19th year of this popular four day break of creative cross stitch, in a supportive and relaxing atmosphere; suitable for beginners and more advanced stitchers.Barbara is a long established cross... |  |
| Fri 22nd - Sun 24th Nov Out of a confused and unhappy childhood and youth, Thomas Merton became one of the 20th Century’s most famous monks. This weekend we will explore the development of his... |  |
| 7th - 10th Oct An annual silent retreat for spouses, traditionally wives, of clergy in the Durham and Newcastle Dioceses. Spouses of either gender from other Dioceses and denomination are welcome as well.... |  |
| Fri 5th - Sun 7th July A hard working weekend, with much fun along the way, in which Friends of Shepherds Dene tackle projects in the grounds. There will be opportunity to join in making a labyrinth. friends of all ages... |  |
| Thurs 3rd Oct In her poem, ‘The Summer Day’, Mary Oliver asks ‘What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life’. Using the arts and the natural environment -... |  |
| Mon 22nd - Fri 27th July An opportunity to relax with time to explore drawing, painting and photography at whatever level, with expert help available should you need it. Paticiapants bring their own equipment. Revd Paul... |  |
| Mon 17th - Fri 21st June Three great poets, the Irishman W.B.Yeats (1865-1939), the well-connected American T.S.Eliot (1888-1965; he became a British subject in 1927) and the Englishman W.H. Auden (1907-73; a middle... |  |
| Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Sept Money has acquired both a mystique and a power of late. That has given a sharp relevance to Our Lord’s statement that you could not be slave both to Mammon and to God, but has also cast an... |  |
| 10th - 14th March 2014 A traditional silent retreat form Monday teatime to Friday morning. Full details available in the Autumn but places may be booked now and early booking is... |  |
| Wed 2nd Oct Another country walk of about 8 miles starting and finishing at Shepherds Dene with reflections along the way. Packed lunch provided. Jeremy is Vicar of St Chad's Sunderland and a keen... |  |
| Sun 28th July - Fri 2nd Aug Visit Britain's first World Heritage Site to see the wonderful Lindisfarne Gospel's exhibition and Durham cathedral. Discover more of the life of Cuthbert, the beloved saint who inspired... |  |
| Mon 14th - Tues 15th oct Learn about the Enneagram as a tool to... ? Be more effective in my personal and work relationships? Discover how to live life to the full and find inner... |  |
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