Rest, Restore, Renew - A Wellbeing Retreat for Clergy and Ministers
Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd January 2025
Clergy and ministers often spend a lot of time caring for others, but who cares for them?
This retreat is a time to spend a few days away from ministry to focus on our own self care and wellbeing. We all need different things at different times and this retreat will offer the variety of space to think and reflect, input from a Christian perspective, as well as a number of tools which can help to support ourselves and others.
Arrivals from 11 a.m. on the Monday.
The retreat will end at 4 p.m. on the Thursday.
This is a fully-catered residential retreat.
Cost: ensuite £320, non-ensuite £260 fully-catered
Just 1 non-ensuite room remaining
Rev Canon Anne Edwards is Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Manchester and has a passion for wellbeing in ministry. Previously she worked as a Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Manager in the NHS for 20 years and was a Wellbeing Lead for the Trust for which she worked. She has taught on Wellbeing and Resilience in both NHS and Theological EducationInstitutions, as well as taking part in national wellbeing symposiums. In her spare time she is also involved in vocations and coaching as well as being Co-ordinating Chaplain to Emmanuel Theological College.
That we may see ... poverty, power and transformationFriday 28th - Saturday 29th March, 24-hour retreat with Michael Manning
Join the Eighth Manx Bard, Michael Manning, for a time set aside to consider liberating and inspiring poems. The sessions will listen to poetic voices from scripture, history and the modern day as we seek to reflect and discern together their transformational effects on ourselves and our world. There will be plenty of time and space to both consider the poetry and to discuss together.
Friday 5 p.m. until Saturday 5 p.m.
Residential option: stay in one of our comfortable rooms and enjoy the hospitality of the team at Thie dy Vea, to include Friday evening dinner, Saturday continental breakfast and Saturday lunch plus all refreshments, cake and nibbles.
Cost: ensuite room £100 single occupancy, £80 per person shared occupancy.
non-ensuite double room £80 single occupancy, £65 each for a couple.
Non-residential option: to include Friday evening dinner and Saturday lunch plus refreshments, cake and nibbles, £40
Saturday only, to include lunch and refreshments, £25
Michael Manning has spent a lot of time with people who are homeless on the island, primarily through the work of the former charity Graih. He is the author of 'No King but God' and is the Eighth Manx Bard.
Special Offer!
Staying with us residentially? Why not extend the retreat and make a weekend of it?
Stay the Saturday night B&B for just £40 ensuite or £30 non-ensuite. Two-course dinner available for £15.
‘With every power for good’ : a retreat inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th April 2025
With Rev Richard Littledale and Rev David Shirtliff
April 2025 marks 80 years since the German theologian and church leader Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis, just weeks before the end of the Second World War. His writings and legacy still provide profound encouragement and challenge for us today.
This retreat will provide an opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of
Bonhoeffer’s work including obedience, loyalty and hope, and inspire our ongoing Christian journey.
The retreat will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will run until 4 p.m. Friday.
Cost per person: ensuite single £220, ensuite shared £190, non-ensuite single £190, non ensuite double £160.
This is a fully-catered retreat including continental breakfasts, lunches and two-course dinners.
Accommodation will be available on the Friday evening for those who need to stay over for travel reasons at the special rate of £40 per person ensuite, £30 per person non-ensuite B&B.
A small number of non-residential places will be available. Cost £80, to include lunches, dinners and refreshments.
Rev Richard Littledale is a writer and broadcaster with a particular interest in Bonhoeffer.
He recently revisited his works whilst writing a new book on friendship.
Rev David Shirtliff is a Methodist minister and the Warden of Thie dy Vea. His love of Germany and fascination with its history led him to discover Bonhoeffer’s work over 30 years ago.
He’s been hooked since!
Caricature Painting: a weekend residential course with Mary Gulland
Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th May
Come to Thie dy Vea for the weekend and create an individual painting of yourself or someone dear to you in caricature form with the help and guidance of local artist Mary Gulland.
You’ll be provided with an art pack to keep and lots of input throughout the weekend to help you achieve your own masterpiece. Some drawing skills are required.
Cost: ensuite twin room £280 single occupancy, £240 per person sharing.
Non-ensuite double room £240 single, £220 per person sharingWhat’s included: 2 nights’ B&B at Thie dy Vea, 2-course dinner on Friday evening, lunches on Saturday and Sunday, refreshments throughout the weekend, art pack (worth £25) and tuition. Please note that Saturday evening’s dinner will be out in Peel and is not included in the cost of the weekend.
Places can be secured with a £50 deposit, with the balance due by 22nd April.
Triskelion Way Walking Retreat
Thursday 28th August - Tuesday 2nd September
The Triskelion Way is the Island’s first pilgrimage trail. It runs for 37 miles (60km) across the Island linking the historic centres of Rushen Abbey, the site of a medieval Cistercian Monastery, Peel Cathedral and Maughold, site of a Celtic monastery with its ancient keeills and collection of Celtic and Viking carved crosses. This 4-day pilgrimage will take you from sheltered glens to scenic clifftops to dramatic waterfalls, and include times for reflection and prayer.
Arrive at Thie dy Vea on Thursday 28th August ready for 4 days of walking with fellow pilgrims led by 2 experienced local guides. Depart Tuesday 2nd September.
Costs, including 5 nights' accommodation, continental breakfasts, packed lunches and 2-course evening meals on 4 of the evenings plus guide services:
Ensuite rooms: £500 single occupancy, £420 based on two people sharing.
Non-ensuite double room: £440 single occupancy, £390 per person for a couple.
Prices do not include public transport to or from start/finishing points.
The pilgrimage route
Day 1: Rushen Abbey to Peel, 12 miles including uplands and breathtaking views from the coastal path
Day 2: Peel to Kirk Michael, 8 miles of varied walking including coast and woodland. Includes the spectacular Spooyt Vane waterfall and the remains of the 9th Century 'Patrick's Chapel'
Day 3: Kirk Michael to Ramsey, 12 miles. A steep climb leading to walking through the glorious Manx uplands
Day 4: Ramsey to Maughold 4 miles of coastal walking arriving at Maughold. Return to Peel via electric tram and bus
If you've never visited the Isle of Man before we strongly recommend building in an extra day or two for sightseeing!
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