Our programme for 2026 continues to offer a series of led themed retreats, many of them are brand new; Individually Guided Retreats; and regular opportunities where you can come to simply have space to be and join in with the rhythm of Nether Springs.
Further details for each month of our 2026 programme are posted below. Use this link to see a full overview of the programme.
Our programme continues to accommodate a series of ‘group booking’ spaces (which will include opportunities for charitable organisations/ different people groups to come and experience our hospitality within our daily rhythms) and space within our garden retreats to help to give our grounds and buildings some much needed tender loving care.
If your Northumbria Community Group or organisation might be interested in being welcomed for a retreat, quiet day or group booking, please do get in touch with the Nether Springs Office team on 01670 787645 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1pm) or by e-mailing – office@northumbriacommunity.org.
During any of our ‘Led’ retreats throughout 2026, you may also book in for a personal day retreat within the monastic rhythm of the day.
See the scheduled Led retreats in the 2026 programme.
Unless the Mother House is in rest you may arrange a day visit at Nether Springs. Day visits are best accommodated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
See the scheduled rest day in the 2026 programme.
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
2 – 6 April (Thursday to Monday) Easter Workshop (Nether Springs) Easter has always been a special time for the Community to gather. The Easter narrative draws us into Christ’s life, death and resurrection. He gives us – individually and as a Community – our identity, our life and our future. This is a time […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
2 – 6 April (Thursday to Monday) Easter Workshop (Nether Springs) Easter has always been a special time for the Community to gather. The Easter narrative draws us into Christ’s life, death and resurrection. He gives us – individually and as a Community – our identity, our life and our future. This is a time […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
2 – 6 April (Thursday to Monday) Easter Workshop (Nether Springs) Easter has always been a special time for the Community to gather. The Easter narrative draws us into Christ’s life, death and resurrection. He gives us – individually and as a Community – our identity, our life and our future. This is a time […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
2 – 6 April (Thursday to Monday) Easter Workshop (Nether Springs) Easter has always been a special time for the Community to gather. The Easter narrative draws us into Christ’s life, death and resurrection. He gives us – individually and as a Community – our identity, our life and our future. This is a time […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]
9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2 – 6 April (Thursday to Monday) Easter Workshop (Nether Springs) Easter has always been a special time for the Community to gather. The Easter narrative draws us into Christ’s life, death and resurrection. He gives us – individually and as a Community – our identity, our life and our future. This is a time […]
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 […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for. Amen, Amen. […]
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 […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]