Celtic Sites & Saints

Retreats in March 2026

1st Mar - 31st Mar 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: Indicated for each retreat in the programme

2 – 6 March (Monday to Friday) Community Introduction (Nether Springs) An introductory retreat outlining the history, vocation and novitiate process of the Northumbria Community. An essential retreat for all who want to explore their relationship with the Community. Please note: Participation in the first evening session is essential for those becoming Novices. Interested in […]

Retreats in May 2026

1st May - 31st May 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: As indicated for each retreat in the programme

1 – 3 May (Friday to Sunday) Integrating the Rule of Life with Internal Family Systems (IFS): deepening and extending the inner and outer journey* (at Nether Springs) Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an empowering form of psychotherapy that embraces ancient spiritual traditions and, as such, is perfectly suited for integrating with the Northumbria Community […]

Retreats in August 2026

1st Aug - 31st Aug 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: As indicated for each retreat in the programme

31 July – 2 August (Friday to Sunday) A Time for Everything (at Nether Springs) For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Join in with the life of the house based on the monastic daily rhythm of prayer, work, study/reflection, solitude and community. No set programme […]

Retreats in September 2026

1st Sep - 30th Sep 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: Indicated for each retreat in the programme

31 August – 3 September (Monday to Thursday) Celtic Saints: St. Aidan (Nether Springs) Aidan travelled from the Isle of Iona to Northumberland at the request of King Oswald to bring the light of the Gospel to this land. He was known for speaking out courageously, wisely, and yet also graciously, living with simplicity and […]

Retreats in October 2026

1st Oct - 31st Oct 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: Indicated for each retreat in the programme

28 September – 1 October (Monday to Thursday) Establish Thou the Work of our Hands – Gardening and Facilities (Nether Springs) We invite you to engage, both physically and spiritually, with both soil and soul, in the gardens at Nether Springs and/or with repairs and updates on the house. Please be aware that there will […]

Retreats in November 2026

1st Nov - 30th Nov 2026, Nether Springs, Acton Home Farm, Felton NE65 9NU
Suggested donation: Indicated for each retreat in the programme

30 October – 1 November (Friday to Sunday) Celebrating the Saints (Nether Springs) Over this ‘All Saints’ Day’ weekend, we’ll have a chance to explore together the significance of being part of ‘The Communion of the Saints’.  We’ll also explore the lives of a variety of Northumbrian Saints and how they might help shape a […]