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“The Lord himself makes his Gospel available to all the people in the world, so that it may be assimilated according to each one's capacity .”

Augustine Commentary on John 124.5

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Residential Group Events at Boarbank Hall

All of our events take advantage of the rhythm of our community prayer, the comfortable facilities of our Guest House and the beauty of the local area. We offer a unique mix of prayer, study and opportunities for social and quiet time.

 

We welcome bookings from school or student groups or any religious or other groups who may benefit from our hospitality. We also work with schools to provide INSET days, with the option of overnight stays.

 

If you would like help in arranging a programme for a retreat or residential event please get in touch.

PROGRAMME FOR 2025

Hope in Health 6th-8/9th December 2024.

Theme: Health in Mind, Body & Spirit

For all who support or care for anyone who is sick, professionals and others.


Thinking Faith 13-15 December 2024.

Theme: Resting and Listening

Advent Zoom weekend Evening sessions only. Time out for working Catholics.


Our Lady in Latin 21st-23rd/24th March 2025.

Learn about the Latin and the music of our best known hymns to Our Lady. All welcome.


Thinking Faith 14th-16th March 2025.

Lent Zoom weekend Evening sessions only. Time out for working Catholics.


Craft Weekend 2nd-4/5th May 2025.

Bring your own arts or crafts, enjoy working and sharing together. Optional trip to the Quaker Tapestry, Kendal.


Two Wings and Some Prayers 12th-17th May 2025.

Prayer, walks and birdwatching, with a focus on learning birdsong.


Celebrating Creation 27th-31st May 2025.
Time to explore how to live out Laudato Si’ fully in our personal lives and within the Church. Talks, discussions, art, liturgy, gardening, walks. All welcome.


Thinking Faith 26th July-2nd August 2025.

Theme: St Paul

Time out for working Catholics.


St Augustine’s Confessions 18th-22nd August 2025.

An introduction to St Augustine’s classic spiritual autobiography. All welcome.


Celebrating Creation 4th-10th October 2025.
Time to explore how to live out Laudato Si’ fully in our personal lives and within the Church. Talks, discussions, art, liturgy, gardening, walks. All welcome.


Magnificat! 24th-26/27th October 2025.

Follow up to Our Lady in Latin, exploring the Latin and the music of the canticles from the birth narratives in St Luke. For those who know just a little Latin!


Hope in Health 5th-7/8th December 2025.

For all who support or care for anyone who is sick, professionals and others.

Course Costs

For residential courses we only ask the standard Guest House price plus an optional donation in lieu of a course fee.

 

For students, the low-paid or anyone who needs it to attend, payment by donation only is available. Please don’t hesitate to ask!

 

For further information or to book please contact Sr Margaret Atkins: margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk
Tel: 015395 32288

Hope in Health – 6th-8th December

Theme Health in Mind, Body & Spirit   Content A weekend to provide friendship, refreshment and relaxation for anyone who is working in healthcare or caring for someone sick. It will offer time in the garden and the chapel, reflection...

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Crafts and Arts – Weekend 2nd-5th May 2025

Event facilitators: Eleanor Petch, a regular visitor to Boarbank and amateur sewer, and Sr Margaret Atkins, of the Boarbank Community.   Content: Bring your own handcraft or art projects to work on together in the beautiful surroundings of Boarbank Hall...

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Past Events can be seen on our Archive page