Jan
29
10:30 AM10:30
Feb
21
to Feb 23
The Beautiful Mother of God
Spending time with Mary and reflecting on God's care for us through her.
Feb
27
10:30 AM10:30
Mar
7
to Mar 9
Lent Retreat 2025
“…let each one deny himself some food, drink, sleep, needless talking and idle jesting, and look forward to holy Easter with joy and spiritual longing.” (Rule of St. Benedict)
Mar
19
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
4
to Apr 6
Living a Simple Life
Finding an alternative way to live our lives in the current situation where “Simple means more”.
Apr
10
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
15
to Apr 21
May
13
10:30 AM10:30
May
16
to May 18
May
30
to Jun 1
Jun
19
10:30 AM10:30
Jul
22
10:30 AM10:30
Nov
28
to Nov 30
Dec
22
to Jan 2
Dec
23
to Jan 2
Christmas at the Monastery
We welcome people to the Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard each Christmas. Our guests celebrate the liturgy with the community and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Together, we worship the Christ child and contemplate the mystery of the incarnation.
Please use this form if you would like more information.
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00
Advent Quiet Day
In this wonderful season of expectant hope, come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Accommodation may be available for anyone wishing to stay for longer than a day.
Nov
29
to Dec 1
Advent Retreat
We invite you to come to the Monastery, at the start of this beautiful season. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude on the First Sunday of Advent. You will have time for silence and prayer, spiritual input from one of the Sisters, and the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Divine Office with the community.
To book a place, or for more information, please use the booking form.
Nov
22
10:30 AM10:30
November Quiet Day
Come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Nov
1
to Nov 3
Life is eternal and love is immortal
The beautiful celebration of All Souls is a particular apt time to remember our loved ones who have died. The weekend will be led by Fr Martin McLaughlin OSB. There will be talks and opportunities for sharing, as well as times of prayer together and alone. Suggested offering is £ 140 for the weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. Please use the form for bookings or further enquiries.
Oct
25
to Oct 27
Seeking God weekend
St. Benedict asks “Who is the one who longs for life?”…. Are you longing for life? This is an invitation to encounter God in the Monastery, to live alongside the community for a weekend in order to experience our way of life. It is open to those who are seeking their place in the Church, men and women, who have not already made a life commitment. All meals included. Donations welcome. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Oct
24
10:30 AM10:30
October Quiet Day
Come to the Monastery this Autumn to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Sep
27
to Sep 29
To hope & act with Creation – learning from the animals
This year’s ecumenical Season of Creation takes the theme: To Hope and Act with Creation. How can we do this?
In this weekend celebrating Creation, we will reflect on the words of Job who invited us to “ask the animals” what they can teach us about our faith (Job 12:7-10). In His teaching, Jesus frequently drew on nature to illustrate the Christian way of life (e.g. Matthew 6: 26-30). Pope Francis too, reminds us that “each of the various creatures….. reflects in its own way a ray of God’s infinite wisdom” (Laudato si’ para.69] and urges us to remember that “the universe as a whole, in all its manifold relationships, shows forth the inexhaustible richness of God” [Laudato Deum: 63].
We invite you to join us in contemplating the lessons we can learn from animals and to find hope and opportunities for action from the examples of small creatures (e.g. ants) that render significant change.
Click here for the weekend’s programme!
Suggested offering is £ 140 for the full residential weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. Non-residential options are also available. Please use the form to book your place or to request further information.
Sep
25
10:30 AM10:30
September Quiet Day
As summer wanes, and the holiday season draws to and end, come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Aug
22
10:30 AM10:30
August Quiet Day
Come away to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Aug
16
to Aug 18
Prayer live-in (Summer)
Come to the Monastery for this weekend to experience prayer in the Christian tradition. There will be talks given by members of the community and opportunities to pray together and alone. We invite you to enter into the rhythm of prayer that shapes every day in the monastery, and to take time to listen in silence “with the ear of your heart”. The suggested offering is £ 140 for the weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Jul
16
10:30 AM10:30
July Quiet Day
With summer in full swing, come away to the Monastery, to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Jun
15
10:30 AM10:30
Monastery Open Day
Save the date!
On June 15, we are inviting you to come and discover the monastery and its history.
Programme for the day:
We are open from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
11.00 and 2.30: Presentation of the Past and Present of the Monastery
12.30: Midday Office
4.30: Vespers
Light refreshments available
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00
June Quiet Day
Come away for a summer’s day at the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
May
7
10:00 AM10:00
May Quiet Day
Come away for a day at the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God, as we prepare for the great feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00
April Quiet Day
Come away for a day at the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God, as we rejoice with all Christians in this Easter season.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Mar
27
to Apr 2
Easter at the Monastery
Join in the great liturgies of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, as we journey with Jesus through his Passion and Death into the glory of His Resurrection.
Please contact us using this form if you are interested in staying at the Monastery for Easter.
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00
March Quiet Day
As we are approaching Holy Week, this is an opportunity to reflect and be still.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Mar
15
to Mar 17
Prayer live-in
Come to the Monastery for this weekend to experience prayer in the Christian tradition. There will be talks given by members of the community and opportunities to pray together and alone. We invite you to enter into the rhythm of prayer that shapes every day in the monastery, and to take time to listen in silence “with the ear of your heart”. The suggested offering is £ 140 for the weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Mar
1
to Mar 3
Seeking God weekend
St. Benedict asks “Who is the one who longs for life?”…. Are you longing for life? This is an invitation to encounter God in the Monastery, to live alongside the community for a weekend in order to experience our way of life. It is open to those who are seeking their place in the Church, men and women, who have not already made a life commitment. All meals included. Donations welcome. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00
February Quiet Day
In this beautiful season of Lent, the Church invites us to return to God with all our heart and to prepare for the joy of Easter. We invite you to spend the day at the monastery for an opportunity to reflect and be still.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Feb
16
to Feb 18
Lent Retreat
Enter more deeply into the joyful season of Lent with this weekend retreat, led by Sisters of the community. There will be the opportunity to participate in the Divine Office with the community and time set aside to reflect and pray.
Suggested offering for the weekend, including all meals £140.
Contact us here for more details or to book a place.
Dec
22
to Dec 28
Christmas at the Monastery
We welcome people to the Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard each Christmas. Our guests celebrate the liturgy with the community and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Together, we welcome the Christ child and contemplate the mystery of the incarnation.
Please contact the bookings secretary for more information.
Dec
1
to Dec 3
Advent Retreat
We invite you to come to the Monastery, at the start of this beautiful season. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude on the First Sunday of Advent. You will have time for silence and prayer, spiritual input from one of the Sisters, and the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Divine Office with the community.
More details will follow. To book a place, or for more information, please contact the bookings secretary.
Oct
6
to Oct 8
Seeking God weekend
St. Benedict asks “Who is the one who longs for life?”…. Are you longing for life? This is an invitation to encounter God in the Monastery, to live alongside the community for a weekend in order to experience our way of life. It is open to those who are seeking their place in the Church, men and women, who have not already made a life commitment. All meals included. Donations welcome. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Sep
29
to Oct 1
Opening the Door to Encounter: Prayer for Beginners
Perhaps you feel drawn to encounter the divine more deeply, but you do not know where to start. Or you might be looking for a simple introduction to different ways of praying and the opportunity to try them out…
Come to the Monastery for this weekend to experience prayer in the Christian tradition. There will be talks given by members of the community and opportunities to pray together and alone. We invite you enter into the rhythm of prayer that shapes every day in the monastery, and to take time to listen in silence “with the ear of your heart”.
The suggested offering is £ 130 for the weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch.
Please use the form below to book your place or to request further information.
Sep
20
10:30 AM10:30
September Quiet Day
As summer wanes, and the holiday season draws to and end, come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £17 with a packed lunch and £25 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Aug
18
10:30 AM10:30
August Quiet Day
Come away to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £17 with a packed lunch and £25 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Jul
25
10:30 AM10:30
Mid-Summer Quiet Day
Come away to the Monastery, to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £17 with a packed lunch and £25 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00
June Quiet Day
Come away for a summer’s day at the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.
A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.
Suggested offerings for the day are £17 with a packed lunch and £25 with a cooked lunch.
Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.
