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Minsteracres announce July retreats

June 30 2025

Minsteracres Retreat Centre have announced details of their latest retreats taking place in July 2025.

An opportunity to refresh your batteries and contemplate nature with a friendly group, we welcome guests of all faiths and none, this Passionist retreat centre is set in 110 acres of gardens, countryside and woodland, featuring an alley of 200 year-old Californian giant redwood trees on the border of Northumberland and County Durham.

With vistas across the Tyne valley to the Cheviots, the 14 acres of woodland in north Durham, established more than 200 years ago by former owners the Silvertop family, contains several rare mature conifers and deciduous trees, hybrid rhododendrons and remnants of ancient woodland and is a natural wildlife habitat.

You can find more details on our website at www.minsteracres.org, together with background, history and news. You can book online or email us at: info@minsteracres.org or call us on 01434 673248.

Pilgrims of Hope – Journeying With Nature

Led by Fr Joseph Mitchel CP

Friday 11 July from 6.30pm to Sunday 13th July at 2pm

A retreat exploring the Catholic Church’s theme for this Jubilee Year “Pilgrims of Hope” and how we might re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another and with all creation. Fr Joseph will use the theology of Thomas Berry CP to bring hope to our relationship with the natural world.

You can fully relax and enjoy this special time away. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace or simply time to reconnect with your faith, this weekend of reflection offers a gentle and nourishing experience.

Suggested Donation £190

On a Journey with the Northern Saints

Led by the Minsteracres Team.

Monday 14 July from 6.30pm to Friday 18 July at 2pm.

Spend a week at Minsteracres following in the footsteps of the Northern Saints such as Aidan, Cuthbert, Oswald, Hilda and Bede.

Find out about their spirituality and motivation, early Celtic spirituality and visit the iconic places where they lived out their faith. Includes visits to Holy Island, Bamburgh, Durham Cathedral, Jarrow and Hexham.

Suggested Donation £435

Singing week ‘Hope, Love and Life’

Led by Monique van den Hoogen

Wednesday 23 July at 10am to Sunday 27 July at 2pm

Monique van den Hoogen, a Dutch musician with over 40 years of experience leading choirs, has a special connection with Minsteracres, where she volunteered annually from 2006 to 2019.

This year, she returns for a short singing retreat themed “Hope, Love and Life”. The repertoire features Taizé chants and uplifting songs for example, “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban, celebrating hope and love.

The week includes time for singing, socialising and embracing the peace of Minsteracres, with optional community prayer times for added reflection.

Open to all who love singing, this is a chance to connect through music and shared experiences.

Suggested Donation £570

Visit the retreats page for booking details and further information on each event and choose the retreat that best suits your needs as you look forward to a period of reflection, connection, and renewal at Minsteracres Retreat Centre.