Upcoming Events
Recorders at Rydal - Foundation & Lower Intermediate Level (Autumn)
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th September 2022 (2 nights)
£265pp Standard room
Full Board (2 nights)
Tutor: Mary Tyers
Enjoy beautiful music and develop your skills in the company of players of a similar ability.
Quiet Day - Finding God in a Busy Day
Saturday 17th September 2022
Leader: Revd. David Wilmot
Donations welcome
A Day with St. Ignatius of Loyola; `rummaging` through the events of each day for signs of `God-with-us`.
The Seven Churches of Revelation (An Illustrated talk)
Tuesday 20th September 2022
Leader: Revd. John Dixon
Donations welcome
Theme: Classical Treasures and the Apocalyptic Churches of Turkey’s Aegean region
Robert Dutton Mixed Media Art Week
Sunday 18th – Friday 23rd September 2022 (5 nights)
From £130 per person per night, full board
Tutor: Robert Dutton
Another exciting mixed media art week awaits at Rydal Hall this autumn with our popular, inspirational and award-winning art tutor Robert Dutton.
Mountains and Mystery Walking Retreat
Monday 3rd October – Friday 7th October 2022
From £424 Standard room (4 night retreat)
Full Board
Leaders: Rev. John Dixon & Rev. Robert Williamson
The Walking Retreat will be led by two ‘vivacious vicars’- Rev.John Dixon, who will lead the walks, and myself, Rev. Robert Williamson, leading the reflections.
Re-Discovering Your Best Self (NOW FULL)
This event is now full but please see our Jan 2023 event further down the page
Saturday 8th October - Sunday 9th October 2022
£299 (inc VAT). Includes the retreat experience, the retreat journal, all meals, refreshments and accommodation (with ensuite facilities) in Rydal Hall on the night of Saturday 8th October.
Leaders: Mike Mullins & Dr Cathy Brown
The ‘Re-Discovering your Best Self’ retreat is for anyone who is searching for a way forward in these uncertain times.
Wild Wellbeing Women's Escape
Wednesday 19th October - Friday 21st October 2022 (Arrive from 5pm Depart 2pm)
Single in a single room - £340 per person / Twin/Double (based on 2 people sharing) - £290 per person. Includes FULL BOARD (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast + Packed Lunch)
Leaders: Ruth Kirk & Claire Wickham
Imagine giving yourself the gift of time to breathe, to immerse yourself in breath-taking landscapes...........
English Country Dancing (Oct 2022)
Monday 17th – Friday 21st October 2022
From £98pp per night Standard room
Full Board
Leaders: Hilary Herbert with musicians Rod & Frances Stradling
A mid-week dancing holiday (Monday to Friday) for all those who enjoy, and have some experience of, English Country Dancing.
Icon Painting
Monday 31st October 2022 - Friday 5th November 2022
£155 per person per night
Full Board
Tutor: Rev. Chris Perrins
The course is aimed at beginners, but those with more experience are very welcome. Each person will paint an icon using traditional techniques of egg tempera on a gessoed board, using the proplasmos technique, with gold leaf for the background.
Praying with St. Matthew: A Day for those who preach
Saturday 5th November 2022
Leader: Revd. David Wilmot
Donations welcome
The aim of ‘Praying with St. Matthew’ is to encourage one another as we prepare to preach from Matthew`s Gospel in the year ahead.
Recorders at Rydal - Upper Intermediate Advanced Level (Winter)
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th November 2022 (2 nights)
£265pp Standard room
Full Board
Tutor: Mary Tyers
Enjoy beautiful music and develop your skills in the company of players of a similar ability.
A Quiet Day. Anticipating Advent
Saturday 19th November 2022
Leader: Revd. John Dixon
Donations welcome
The Bible in Art: Engaging with the Advent Season.
Murder Mystery Weekend
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th November 2022
£240pp Standard room
Full Board
Leader: Marilyn Bryce
The scene is set. You are invited. Have you got what it takes to keep your cool when all around is warming up? If so, join us, but not everything will be as it appears.
Murder Mystery Weekend
Friday 2nd December – Sunday 4th December 2022
£255pp Standard room
Full Board
Leader: Marilyn Bryce
The scene is set. You are invited. Have you got what it takes to keep your cool when all around is warming up? If so, join us, but not everything will be as it appears.
Re-Discovering Your Best Self (Jan 2023)
Saturday 14th January - Sunday 15th January 2023
£320 (inc VAT). Includes the retreat experience, the retreat journal, all meals, refreshments and accommodation (with ensuite facilities) in Rydal Hall on the night of Saturday 14th January 2023.
Leaders: Mike Mullins & Dr Cathy Brown
The ‘Re-Discovering your Best Self’ retreat is for anyone who is searching for a way forward in these uncertain times.