Retreats
A retreat or pilgrimage can be a refreshing way to connect with God. I welcome you to join me in the UK and beyond.
Upcoming Retreats
Coracle Online Retreat
Friendship with God. Jesus loved his friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and their home in Bethany was his second home. Deepening our friendship with Jesus through these stories is fitting during Lent as their events pave the way for Jesus’ death and resurrection. 3-6pm UK; 10am to 1pm East Coast.
21 Feb 2026
Lee Abbey, Devon
We’ll explore praying with the Bible and our bodies in this gorgeous setting.
4 – 8 May 2026
Coracle Online Retreat
3 ways to pray. We’ll engage with ways to pray that are rooted in ancient practices, that can give us fresh pathways to God: practicing God’s presence, prayerfully placing ourselves into a gospel story through our imaginations, and the prayer of examen. 3-6pm UK; 10am to 1pm East Coast.
6 June 2026
Henley on Thames
At the welcoming St Katharine’s Parmoor in Henley-on-Thames.
18 -20 May 2026
Launde Abbey
Exploring an embodied approach to prayer with the Bible. I went to Launde for the first time this year and it’s lovely, and the hospitality is fantastic.
23 – 25 Oct 2026
Penhurst Retreat Centre
On the theme of praying with our embodied selves through stories in the Bible.
13 – 15 Nov 2026
Testimonials
“Amy led retreats with us here in Spain since 2012 and never disappoints with her thoughtful reflection, diligent preparation and willingness to adapt and personalise her material to meet the various needs of the retreat attendants.”
– Mike Jowett, El Palmeral
“Having experienced for the first time a prayer retreat led by Amy, I can only say don’t think about it – book yourself on one. Challenging, encouraging, revitalising and enjoying God’s presence are just some of the benefits!”
– Retreat feedback
“The most special moment for me was when we were writing down all the names that we have been called and handed them over at the cross. The time of listening and the name Jesus has for me has helped me a great deal. An entirely different way to how I have been seeing myself and will certainly help me in the future as I find it very easy to put myself down.”
– Retreat Feedback
“I love your leading – good research and things to think about as well as the spirit- led prayer exercises. It was like bathing in refreshment and being beautifully fed at
the same time!”
– Sheila, a guest on a Penhurst retreat
“Hearing Amy say ‘use your name’ [when reading the Bible] was an eye opener. Read slowly, chew over the passage, respond to it and contemplate … praise and begin again. Even more so when I pulled Isaiah 43:1b-2 from the pile of slips. And started reading … the hair on my head felt as if it stood on end, and the more I read it and contemplated it the more amazing it was.””
– Retreat feedback
Amy was excellent – clear and non-judgmental.
An excellent group facilitator and I liked her as a person too!
Amy is exceptional because she is so real and approachable.
Very inspiring, motivating and practical in her teaching on prayer.
– Fast-fire responses from attendees at a Lee Abbey retreat
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved?
A retreat includes sessions of inspiration and teaching as well as time to practice and experience what you’re learning. You’ll leave encouraged, equipped, inspired, and refreshed. A pilgrimage includes journeying to a “thin space” where we might meet with the unexpected.
What topics do you cover?
I enjoy sharing about prayer (ways to pray, embodied prayer, the prayers of Jesus), identity in Christ, friendship with God, and others. Find out more on my speaking page.
Can I invite you to lead a retreat?
Of course! Contact me to discuss your plans and dates. Find more information about booking me here.
Do you offer online retreats?
Yes! I enjoy leading retreats in the comfort of our homes – they aren’t second best. God transcends geographical limits, and I love to see how he works via these types of technology.
