Minsteracres Retreat Centre have announced details of their latest retreats taking place in March 2025. You will find details below of various residential retreats we have on offer in the coming months.

Founded in Italy in 1720, the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, “The Passionists”, have a special ministry to promote the Memory of the Passion of Jesus by both word and deed for the Passion of Jesus is truly the greatest story of God’s love for humanity and His creation.

In 2024, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the first Passionists at Minsteracres.

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.

The Embodied Contemplative retreat

Led by Terry Doyle

Cost: suggested donation £40.00.

Saturday 8 March 2025 (10.00am to 4.00pm)

This retreat explores inner stillness through Christian meditation, gentle Tai Chi, and breath work. This session welcomes all ages and abilities and encourages you to approach the practice with a beginner’s mind, all for a suggested donation of £40.

To book please click here.

Quiet Day of Reflection During Lent

Led by Chris Smith

Cost: £40.00

Thursday 27 March 2025 (10.00 am to 4.00pm)

This retreat provides a space to step away from daily busyness and engage deeply with scripture while listening for divine guidance. Set against the peaceful backdrop of the Centre’s grounds, the day includes lunch and refreshments, and it invites you to refresh your spirit and deepen your faith for a suggested donation of £40.

To book please click here.

The Pilgrims of Hope – Journeying Together

Led by the Minsteracres Team

Cost: suggested donation £190.00.

Friday 28 March (6.30pm) – Sunday 30 March 2025 (2.00pm)

This immersive retreat explores the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” and focuses on rebuilding meaningful relationships with God, with one another, and with nature. The experience invites thoughtful discussion and shared reflection.

To book please click here.

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.