Retreats at Whitby [Full for 2008]
Do you long for time to stop a little? Time for a retreat - for a few days, 5 days, 8 days or even longer? If so this may be for you. . .
The house is on West Cliff, Whitby, right on the sea front and there is easy access to the beach via a relatively steep paved path or by a lift that runs most days.
There is a small sheltered garden behind the house and there are basic shops just round the corner. Whitby town is a 20 minute walk away. The house is simple as is the organisation of the retreat. The only fixed points are a daily (40 minute) meeting with Cecilia and a cooked evening meal (which can be eaten when it suits you) .
The style of direction is basically Ignatian but is adapted for each person. The house has a small private chapel. There are churches of most denominations in the town and mass is available locally. Each evening we will have a time of silent prayer together in the chapel for those who wish.
Art materials and Bibles will be provided for those who wish.
Sheets and towels are provided, and there is a washing machine and iron for those who are making longer retreats.
You may find it helpful to bring warm clothes - even in summer the east wind can be very cold. However there is a log fire in the sitting room and double glazing in many of the rooms so the house itself is usually warm.
There are good and varied walks in the locality so do bring walking shoes if you enjoy this. Maps of the area are available. There is also a swimming pool nearby.
If you are interested, or wish to know more, please contact Cecilia at St Bede’s on 01904 464 954
St Bede’s Pastoral Centre
21 Blossom St, York YO24 1AQ
The 2008 Whitby Retreat is fully booked. For those of you who would like an alternative, you may find St Bueno's in Wales and Loyola Hall near Liverpool have retreats available.
