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SUMMARY:Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’
DESCRIPTION:What have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important\, even life-changing\, for you? Lets explore & write about them.\n\n\nCreative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’ (ACT 828) \nTues 17th 12 noon – Fri 20th 10.30am March 2026 \nLed by Chris Leonard \nWhat have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important\, even life-changing\, for you? Jesus told his first followers to go and tell what they had seen of him. Much of the Bible (and of Chris’ own published writing) tells honest faith-stories from imperfect\, ordinary witnesses. Structured in much the same way as Chris’ regular creative writing events at Ashburnham ‘Things Witnessed’ will focus on recalling and expressing what you’ve witnessed of Jesus day by day and help you gain confidence in relating stories of what really matters in your life and faith \nIt’s not competitive. However insignificant they might seem\, your lived experiences are unique. Difficult struggles often speak with more relevance and credibility than spectacular triumphs and each will illuminate different aspects of Jesus for different kinds of people. Your faith and spirituality may be hesitant\, embryonic and weak or mature and strong – all will have ‘God with us’ stories to encourage others. Writing\, then listening to each other’s stories at Ashburnham will inspire us all to explore new ways of sharing God’s grace\, hope and love. \n  \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £366.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £309.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/creative-writing-things-witnessed/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative,Personal Development,Rest and Relax,Theology
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SUMMARY:Time Out
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew.\n\n\nTIME OUT (ACT818) \nTuesday 14th April 2026 12 Noon – Friday 17th April 2026 10.30am \nTime Out – an opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family. \nRelax\, Refresh\, Renew. With winter having made way to spring\, come & relax in our peaceful surroundings\, enjoying a few days away from it all. A not too early (!) bird walk is on our programme on this break. As well as offering space & time to explore the beautiful grounds of Ashburnham Place\, our full & varied programme includes our morning & evening devotional times. There will be opportunities to join in a guided prayer walk\, and individual prayer. \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £366.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £309.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/time-out-24/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative,Personal Development,Rest and Relax,Theology
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SUMMARY:The 'Space'
DESCRIPTION:The Space is a Creative Retreat with Epiphany for those who would enjoy space to wonder and create\n\n\nThe Space (ACT851) \nTUESDAY 21st April 4pm – FRIDAY 24th April 10am 2026 \nWe look forward to welcoming you to a creative retreat with Epiphany’s musicians. \nEpiphany’s skilled team will gently guide our time together. The gatherings each morning and evening will include relaxing improvised music and reflective thoughts for each day. The rest of the time will give you opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Ashburnham\, have a Sound Portrait with Epiphany’s musicians\, or to engage in photography\, art and nature explorations. Bring your musical instruments\, cameras or art materials and enjoy stretching your creativity! \n  \nWhat people say. \n‘What a special few days wallowing in wonder\, mystery\, creativity and contemplation amidst community\, beauty and heavenly music!’ \n‘To be on Epiphany’s retreat is to be in safe hands of higher peace and creative energy.’ \n‘The past few days have felt like a very big intake of breath\, jumping deep into creativity and taking new risks with new friends. I’ll be unpacking this for a long\, long while.’ \n‘I had a truly amazing experience at The Space\, and would definitely hope to return for another retreat in the future.’ \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £348.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £300.00 per person \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/the-space-9/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dialogue for Peaceful Change -  4.5 Days Immersive Training
DESCRIPTION:Designed to enhance our ability to navigate conflict and change in times of increasing hostility. “…it has given me hope.” (2025 feedback)\n\n\nDialogue for Peaceful Change (DpC) is a comprehensive training programme designed to enhance personal and collective capacity to navigate conflict and change. Developed over decades of living the gritty reality of ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland and the subsequent complexity of daily life following a peace agreement\, it has been integrated into local governments\, international aid organisations\, universities\, faith groups and charities\, and proved an effective resource for those living and working in community across the globe. It has been adopted by practitioners in Ghana\, Zimbabwe\, Sudan\, Israel\, Palestine\, Sweden\, Germany\, Lithuania\, Australia\, Korea\, the Philippines\, the U.K.\, and the U.S.A. In recent years\, somatic and ecological elements have been intentionally incorporated into the training\, alongside acknowledgement that we live in unprecedented times of global polycrisis. \nDuring the 4.5 days we will establish ways of learning together and draw on the diversity of collective wisdom amongst participants; it will be a truly supportive and collaborative experience. \nParticipants will receive a certificate upon completion and are invited to join the DpC Global Community of Practice. \nhttps://www.dpcglobal.org/ \nWE RECOMMEND COMING WITH A COLLEAGUE/FRIEND WITH WHOM YOU CAN TAKE THIS LEARNING FORWARD. \nKEY ELEMENTS \nIntroduction to peacebuilding – deepening our understanding of the nuances of language\, cultural perceptions\, and potentiality of difference/disagreement/change. \nThe Neurobiology of Conflict – gaining insights into the influence of the sympathetic system and polyvagal theory and practice in escalating/deescalating conflict. \nConflict Styles – reflecting on our personal responses to conflict and enhancing ability to choose. \nThe F.E.A.R.S. Model – reflecting on factors that drive conflict. \nMimesis and Scapegoating – reflecting further on factors that drive conflict. \nThe S.A.F.E.R Model – learning a framework to mitigate harmful conflict and live well with difference. \nMapping + Pillars – acquiring visual tools to analyse and diffuse conflict. \nThe Iceberg Model – gaining practical insights into protracted and recurring conflicts. \nWays of Resolving Conflict – gaining an overview of conflict resolution options. \nPrinciples of Mediative Communication Skills – introduction and practice of key mediative communication skills. \n6 Stage DpC Mediative Process – fully immersive deep-dive into mediation skills (in pairs) within a clear mediation framework and coaching. \n2025 TESTIMONIALS \n“What I’ve learned feels very relevant to my future because these skills apply to almost any situation whether it’s supporting others\, working in teams\, or handling difficult conversations. I can see myself using these tools to create safer\, more respectful spaces and to help people move through misunderstandings in a healthier way.” \n“The learning and particularly the mediation training are helpful in situations where I am trying to hold space and enable others to hear differing points of view.” \n“I really appreciate how Laura mentored us throughout the training \, her calm presence creating a safe space . She helps me understand conflicts in a new different way . I learned a lot from you and how you modelled DpC value in each sessions. You didn’t just trained us but you embodied it .Because of your support i feel more confident and more aware and more equipped to hold space for others. Thank you for your patience and for your kindness . And the way you believed in me throughout the training truly made a difference .” \n“…You gave us the opportunity to get into the thick of it and really try and fail and try again and explore and learn – all this while held in a safe space – learning together. I found it helpful to experience all 3 roles of mediator\, person in a conflict and observer\, because I benefited from all three of them and could feel it in my body – the changes in the different steps.” \n“It was truly a great course. I loved every class\, activity\, and game. Each class was very dynamic and interesting.” \n“I came to learn that peace building doesn’t always look like diplomacy or conflict resolution but rather like sharing a meal or setting a boundary\, or having the hard conversation i have avoided.” \n\n\nSETTING \nAshburnham Place is a retreat centre nestled in 220 acres of ancient woodland\, meadows\, lakes and gardens offering invitation to embodied reflection on our relationship to land and nature\, and the signficance of this in both conflict\, and in peacebuilding. In the mornings and evenings participants are encouraged to wander amongst the trees (and hopefully bluebells!)\, watch for wildlife (numerous birds and resident deer)\, learn about the ecological initiatives on-site (designed to help reweave all ages back into a caring relationship with the land) and even enjoy wild swimming in the lake. https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/grounds-gardens/land-engagement/ \nAll bedrooms are en-suite\, with a selection of single\, twin\, and wheelchair accessible options available. Bed Linen\, hairdryers and towels are provided. Please bring an extra towel if you want to book a wild swim. \n\n\n\nTRAINING TEAM \nColin Craig MBE is the founder of the DpC methodology and a Co-director and Coach within DpC Global. Born and based in Northern Ireland\, Colin has been working in the field of peace and reconciliation for over 50 years and has delivered DpC training in 22 countries. His ongoing passion is in working on how\, together\, we can face the complexity and challenge of moving beyond the personal and cultural narratives that continue to fracture our social and ecological worlds. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nShaunagh Craig is a Co-Director of DpC Global. As a former elite athlete Shaunagh focusses on somatic (mind-body) awareness\, flexibility\, and courage to enable systemic change\, helping teams and communities thrive in rapidly evolving environments. Passionately driven by her concerns about the climate crisis\, she more recently pivoted to the ecological sector\, designing outdoor health interventions\, green career programmes\, and regenerative woodland management. She is deeply committed to the work of addressing ecological breakdown\, food and resource insecurity\, and human disconnection from nature and sees this as a root cause to the growing fractures and conflicts of our time. \n\n\n\n  \n  \nLaura Steven is an educator\, holistic psychotherapist\, leader and facilitator. She designs and delivers training in mental health & wellbeing\, conflict transformation\, and emotionally intelligent leadership. Laura is committed to facilitating self-reflexivity in herself and others. Professionally and personally she is pursuing the invitation to hospice embedded\, unsustainable beliefs and behaviours\, and towards midwifing the yet unknown. \n\n\n\n  \n  \nINVESTMENT \nWe are taking a shared economy approach to this training\, spreading the contributions between participants in as equitable a way as possible\, with those coming from well-resourced situations offering more so that those who may need support to access the training are able to. Please select which of the four options below best applies to you. If you need to pay in instalments\, email annie.mackenzie@ashburnham.org.uk \n\nPAY IT FORWARD Ticket – £1350 (minus £50 p/p if sharing a twin room with a colleague/friend) = 4.5 Days training + full board accommodation\nSTANDARD Ticket – £1035 (minus £50 p/p if sharing a twin room with a colleague/friend) = 4.5 Days training + full board accommodation\nLIMITED INCOME (Less than £25k) Ticket – £800 (minus £50 p/p if sharing a twin room with a colleague/friend) = 4.5 Days training + full board accommodation.\n\n\n\nIs there further support? \nYes! Join DpC Global Community of Practice to actively engage in learning\, share experiences\, forge connections\, and enhance your skills in applying the DpC Methodology. \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-peaceful-change-4-5-days-immersive-training/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kingdom in Society
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SUMMARY:Healing Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to walk in freedom as you overcome fears and forgive from the heart.\n\n\nHealing Hearts (ACT854) \nLed by Dr Angela Walker \nTues 26th May 4.30pm – Fri 29th May 11am \nJoin Dr Angela Walker on this retreat to encounter inner healing and find your true identity in the heart of Father God. Discover how to walk in freedom as you overcome fears and forgive from the heart. There will be an opportunity to release grief and emotional pain as you encounter the heart of Jesus. Come with an open heart to hear God’s Spirit as He ministers to your heart\, releasing healing and freedom. \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £348.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £300.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/healing-hearts/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gentle revolution\, creating a sustainable lifestyle
DESCRIPTION:A Gentle revolution\, without inducing shame and guilt\, sets out a roadmap for change\, start small\, create space & think differently.\n\n\nGentle revolution\, creating a sustainable lifestyle (ACT848) \nTues 26th – Fri 29th May 2026 \nLed By – Patrick Regan OBE and team \n  \nOur bodies\, emotions and minds are crying out for change\, yet we carry on with what we are familiar with. We need a revolution based on the values of kindness\, belonging and wellbeing – an identity based on who we are\, not what we achieve. A Gentle revolution\, without inducing shame and guilt\, sets out a roadmap for change : start small\, create space\, and think differently. \nPatrick Regan OBE Director of Brighter Days www.brighterdays.life \n  \nO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Click the link to book online\nSingle Occupancy £348.00 per person\nShared Occupancy £300.00 per person \n. \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/gentle-revolution-creating-a-sustainable-lifestyle/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Time Out
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew.\n\n\nTIME OUT (ACT819) \nTuesday 23rd June 2026 12 Noon – Friday 26th June 2026 10.30am \nTime Out – an opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family. \nRelax\, Refresh\, Renew.  Warmer weather & longer evenings invite us to enjoy sitting in the gardens or strolling along the woodland walks & lakeside pathways of Ashburnham Place.  Our full & varied programme offers many ways to spend your time\, including opportunities to join in a guided prayer walk\, and individual prayer\, morning & evening devotional times\, craft & interesting talks.  \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £366.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £309.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/time-out-25/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dine at the Orangery Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive fine dining experience set within the elegant surroundings of The Orangery at Ashburnham Place.\n\n\nFollowing the success of our previous fine dining events\, we are delighted to announce four seasonal dining dates for the year ahead\, beginning in spring. Each evening will offer an intimate dining experience\, thoughtfully curated using the finest seasonal ingredients and served by candlelight\, accompanied by live music. \n  \nSummer: June 25th\nAutumn: September 24th\nWinter: November 12th \n  \nWith a limited number of seats available\, early booking is recommended. \n  \nAbout the Chef\nJames Kirby – Chef Director \nJames Kirby is Chef Director\, where he oversees the food and beverage team and menu development with a focus on seasonal\, sustainable cooking. \nHe was formerly Development Chef at Charlie Bigham’s\, helping to drive product innovation and quality across the brand’s range of premium ready meals. \nJames was the owner of Cotto in Olympia\, a Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant. His background includes time in several of the UK’s top Michelin-starred kitchens\, including Bibendum\, The Greenhouse\, Chez Nico\, Alain Ducasse\, and Pied à Terre. \nWith experience across both fine dining and food development\, James brings a practical\, ingredient-led approach to modern British cuisine.
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/dine-at-the-orangery-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Re-Align Renewal Worship Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Noel Robinson and the Renewal Worship gatherings for a real powerful moment of encounter .\n\n\nRe-Align Renewal Woship Retreat (ACT843) \nWed 1st July 11am – Fri 3rd July 2pm \nLed by Noel Robinson and Team \n  \nRetreats are places of Rest\, Respite and Restoration the 3 ‘R’s and the 2026 Renewal worship gathering is the place where we will encounter the presence of God – it is the place of the 3R’s for you to come and join us for 3 days where you will experience the presence of God at the beautiful Ashburnham Place! \nTO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Annie Mackenzie on 01424 894206 or e-mail annie.mackenzie@ashburnham.org.uk (if you wish to pay in two instalments) or Click the link to book online \nSingle En-suite room £314.00 \nShared En-suite room £254.00 \nStandard Single room £281.00 \nStandard Shared room £221.00 \nDay /Wed No meals £63.00 \nDay /Thurs + Evening Meal £89.00 \nDay /Fri No meals £63.00 \nSingle Standard 1 night £120.00 \nShared Standard 1 night £105.00
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/re-align-renewal-worship-retreat/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:'AN OVERCOMER'S HEART'
DESCRIPTION:Learn to live from a place of victory and freedom\, as you learn how to activate your Kingdom authority and walk in your divine identity.\n\n\n  \n  \n‘AN OVERCOMER’S HEART’ – Living from a place of Victory & Freedom (ACT866) \nTues 8th 4.30pm – Fri 11th 11am September 2026 \nLed By: Dr Angela Walker \n  \n‘Come along to this new retreat to learn how to develop an overcomer’s heart. During this week\, Dr Angela Walker will reveal how to live from a place of victory and freedom\, as you learn how to activate your Kingdom authority and walk in your divine identity. Discover how the various fruit of the Spirit (peace\, joy\, love\, humility\, unity\, truth\, etc) can be your divine armour and weapons. Learn how to grow in spiritual discernment and overcome the battles of the mind\, as you pursue a heart relationship with God.’ \nTO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or e-mail annie.mackenzie@ashburnham.org.uk or Click the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £354.00 per person\nShared Occupancy £306.00 per person \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/an-overcomers-heart/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Rest and Relax,Theology
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’
DESCRIPTION:What have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important\, even life-changing\, for you? Lets explore & write about them.\n\n\n  \nCreative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’ (ACT 867) \nTues 22nd 12 noon – Fri 25th 10.30am September 2026 \nLed by Chris Leonard \nWhat have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important\, even life-changing\, for you? Jesus told his first followers to go and tell what they had seen of him. Much of the Bible (and of Chris’ own published writing) tells honest faith-stories from imperfect\, ordinary witnesses. Structured in much the same way as Chris’ regular creative writing events at Ashburnham ‘Things Witnessed’ will focus on recalling and expressing what you’ve witnessed of Jesus day by day and help you gain confidence in relating stories of what really matters in your life and faith \nIt’s not competitive. However insignificant they might seem\, your lived experiences are unique. Difficult struggles often speak with more relevance and credibility than spectacular triumphs and each will illuminate different aspects of Jesus for different kinds of people. Your faith and spirituality may be hesitant\, embryonic and weak or mature and strong – all will have ‘God with us’ stories to encourage others. Writing\, then listening to each other’s stories at Ashburnham will inspire us all to explore new ways of sharing God’s grace\, hope and love. \n  \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £375.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £315.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/creative-writing-things-witnessed-2/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dine at the Orangery Autumn 2026
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive fine dining experience set within the elegant surroundings of The Orangery at Ashburnham Place.\n\n\nFollowing the success of our previous fine dining events\, we are delighted to announce four seasonal dining dates for the year ahead\, beginning in spring. Each evening will offer an intimate dining experience\, thoughtfully curated using the finest seasonal ingredients and served by candlelight\, accompanied by live music. \n \nSpring: April 16thSummer: June 25thAutumn: September 24thWinter: November 12th \n \nWith a limited number of seats available\, early booking is recommended. \n \nAbout the Chef\nJames Kirby – Chef Director \nJames Kirby is Chef Director\, where he oversees the food and beverage team and menu development with a focus on seasonal\, sustainable cooking. \nHe was formerly Development Chef at Charlie Bigham’s\, helping to drive product innovation and quality across the brand’s range of premium ready meals. \nJames was the owner of Cotto in Olympia\, a Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant. His background includes time in several of the UK’s top Michelin-starred kitchens\, including Bibendum\, The Greenhouse\, Chez Nico\, Alain Ducasse\, and Pied à Terre. \nWith experience across both fine dining and food development\, James brings a practical\, ingredient-led approach to modern British cuisine.
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/dine-at-the-orangery-autumn-2026/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TIME OUT
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew.\n\n\nTIME OUT (ACT860) \nTuesday 13th October 2026 12 Noon – Friday 16th OCtober 2026 10.00am \nTime Out – an opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family. \nRelax\, Refresh\, Renew. Autumn at Ashburnham Place can be stunning. During our Time Out Break you can enjoy walks in our extensive woodlands to enjoy the changing colours. There will also be morning & evening devotional times\, opportunities to join in a guided prayer walk\, and individual prayer\, various talks\, crafts\, a quiz or two\, & plenty of time to rest & relax! \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £375.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £315.00 per person \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/time-out-21/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:'Well Rested'
DESCRIPTION:Come  and restore your energy for life through the art of intentional and effective rest\n\n\n‘Well Rested’ (ACT883) \nTues 13th October 4pm – Fri 16th October 10am \nLed By Kerry McLeish \nThis retreat will help you discover the sort of rest you might need right now; physical\, mental\, emotional\, social or spiritual. We will consider all of the work that you do in life and the areas in which all this work drains you and reflect on what you already know is restful for you and expand upon those ideas.You will have the chance to explore what a healthy rhythm of work and rest might look like for you and also what might be stopping you stopping\, what it is that keeps you working when you really need to pause and rest and what might make rest easier for you. \nThere will also be an opportunity to seek God’s heart for rest for his people and be encouraged to listen for what God’s personal invitation to you to rest might be not just now but in the weeks and months to come \nOur time together will include a mixture of teaching\, reflection\, conversation\, and time to experience and experiment with resting. Don’t worry if you can’t remember how\, no previous experience is required! \nBio: Kerry McLeish is a Rest Coach and Spiritual Director with a background in Nursing and Education (www.restforlife.org) \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £354.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £306.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/well-rested/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:‘Encounter Day'
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Prayer Ministry Team at Ashburnham Place\, this is a day to Encounter God and to be encouraged to ‘facilitate encounters’\n\n\n‘Encounter Day’ \nWednesday 14th October – 9.30am – 4pm \n“Led by the Prayer Ministry Team Leaders at Ashburnham Place\, Hannah Latty\, Helen Malabar and Duncan Pratt\, this is a day set aside to Encounter God and to be encouraged to ‘facilitate encounters’ for your own discipleship journey and those in your church community.” \nJoin us for a brand new day retreat created for those who are hungry for more of God — a deeper walk with the Father\, a fresh encounter with Jesus who restores and makes whole\, and a renewed life in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. \nThis day is an invitation to slow down\, make space\, and encounter God in worship\, prayer and attentive listening. \nThe day will include: \n\nExtended times of worship and soaking in God’s presence: Space to rest\, reflect\, meditate\, listen and receive\nSpirit-led Biblical reflections\nEncouragement and practical experiences of how to ‘facilitate encounters’ for your own or your church community; in corporate worship or small group gatherings.\nAn opportunity to experience flowing with the Holy Spirit using creative gifts such as music\, art\, spoken word or reading scripture.\nTimes of corporate worship\, prayer and healing encounters.\n\nThis retreat is designed to create an atmosphere of expectation\, safety and openness\, where the Holy Spirit is welcomed to minister deeply and personally. \nPlease note that one-to-one prayer ministry will not be offered during the day\, but can be arranged separately by appointment. \nPractical details:\n• Held in the Prayer Centre at Ashburnham\n• Drinks\, tasty treats and lunch included\n• There is an optional overnight stay\, allowing you to linger in the peace and beauty of the grounds and facilities. Overnight accommodation can be booked separately through the Booking Office. \nCome expecting to be refreshed\, renewed and re-aligned as we seek God together. \n£45 per person – including Lunch and refreshments \nTO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Click the link to book online \n 
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/encounter-day-2/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T170000
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SUMMARY:Enneagram and Relationships Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get to know how the Enneagram types impact our relationships and some practices and actions for everyday living.\n\n\nEnneagram and Relationships Retreat ACT870 \nTues 3rd 4pm – Thurs 5th 5pm September 2026 \nLed by Rachael Gale \nA chance to come together and explore how the ancient wisdom tool of the Enneagram can bring insight and help to our relationships. We will spend time considering how a greater understanding of our ego patterns (and those of others) can enrich us and the connections\, networks and relationships in our lives. \nThe retreat will require a level of existing enneagram understanding and will be a collaborative and creative experience. Our hope is that participants will grow in their understanding of how their type patterns impact their relationships and provide some practices and actions for everyday living. \n  \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £236.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £204.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/enneagram-and-relationships-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T220000
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SUMMARY:Dine at the Orangery Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive fine dining experience set within the elegant surroundings of The Orangery at Ashburnham Place.\n\n\nFollowing the success of our previous fine dining events\, we are delighted to announce four seasonal dining dates for the year ahead\, beginning in spring. Each evening will offer an intimate dining experience\, thoughtfully curated using the finest seasonal ingredients and served by candlelight\, accompanied by live music. \n \nSpring: April 16thSummer: June 25thAutumn: September 24thWinter: November 12th \n \nWith a limited number of seats available\, early booking is recommended. \n \nAbout the Chef\nJames Kirby – Chef Director \nJames Kirby is Chef Director\, where he oversees the food and beverage team and menu development with a focus on seasonal\, sustainable cooking. \nHe was formerly Development Chef at Charlie Bigham’s\, helping to drive product innovation and quality across the brand’s range of premium ready meals. \nJames was the owner of Cotto in Olympia\, a Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant. His background includes time in several of the UK’s top Michelin-starred kitchens\, including Bibendum\, The Greenhouse\, Chez Nico\, Alain Ducasse\, and Pied à Terre. \nWith experience across both fine dining and food development\, James brings a practical\, ingredient-led approach to modern British cuisine.
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/dine-at-the-orangery-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Journey Course
DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to provide a safe place where our guests can take time out to explore bereavement\, and find ways to cope and move forward.\n\n\nThe Bereavement Journey. (ACT874) \nNovember 17th 2026 12.00 noon- November 20th 14.00pm \nAshburnham Staff \nFilms and discussion groups make up this excellent course\, provided by Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London\, and facilitated by a team at Ashburnham Place. \nGrief is hard. Death can impact all of life. Our aim is to provide a safe place where our guests can take time out to explore bereavement. Loss is a natural part of life and it’s necessary for us process our thoughts and emotions for our well being\, and find ways to cope and move forward. This course\, made up of 7 sessions\, the last of which focuses on faith in grief\, promotes support in your journey\, helping to prevent mental ill-health and encouraging good health and healing. We will work through the videos and discussion sessions in an informal and relaxed way \, providing you with a manual to help you record your thoughts. There will be space to experience the beauty and peace of Ashburnham Place where you will be well looked after\, and have the opportunity to take part in some creative activities extra to the course\, which sensitively encourage personal reflection and remembrance. Prayer ministry will also be available. \n  \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £393.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £327.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/bereavement-journey-course-3/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T100000
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SUMMARY:'Joy to the world' An Advent Break
DESCRIPTION:Come and put your focus on the angel’s message to the shepherds that the good news of Jesus’ birth will bring great joy to all people.\n\n\n‘Joy to the world’ An Advent Break (AST849) \nTues 24th -Fri 27th November \nLed by Rosie Morgan and Sally -Ann Fatkin \nYou are invited to our Advent break for women in the winter beauty of Ashburnham place. \nOur Advent breaks are special times for drawing closer to God and there will be time for worship\, teaching\, rest and refreshment as we journey towards this precious season where we celebrate Christ’s birth. \nOnce again we will focus on the Christmas story and together unwrap with joy the greatest gift God gave in sending His son to the world He so loved. \nWe will focus on the angel’s message to the shepherds that the good news of Jesus’ birth will bring great joy to all people. We can continue to proclaim that message of great joy\, and allow that joy to overflow in our lives\, as we trust and move forward with our Saviour. \nCome just as you are\, with an open heart and together\, let’s celebrate joy for our world\, as we focus on God’s story of salvation. \nDo bring your journals and your Christmas jumpers! \nRosie and Sally Ann \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £354.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £306.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/joy-to-the-world-an-advent-break/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:Time Out
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew.\n\n\n  \nTIME OUT (ACT861) \nTuesday 8th December 2026 12 Noon – Friday 11th December 2026 10.00am \nTime Out – an opportunity to relax\, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family. \nRelax\, Refresh\, Renew. During the Advent season take the opportunity to wrap up for a walk or curl up in front of the fire; take time out to be with God. Enjoy the restful environment\, good food and fellowship in the company of old and new friends. There will be morning & evening devotional times where we anticipate the birth of our Saviour Jesus. All part of a varied range of optional activities which includes opportunities to join in a guided prayer walk\, and individual prayer. Not forgetting a special Festive Dinner on Thursday evening! \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £375.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £315.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/time-out-26/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:At the Threshold
DESCRIPTION:A space to slow down\, be still\, and notice – to listen to your soul\, to nature\, to friend and stranger\, and to the Divine within and beyond.\n\n\n  \nAt The Threshold (ACT881) \nTues 19th – Fri 22nd January 2027 \nLed by Anna Robinson \nWinter marks the start of the year in the Celtic calendar. It is a time of stillness\, reflection\, and quiet beginnings\, as the earth rests and life prepares to awaken. Spring is traditionally marked on February 1st – St Brigid’ Day\, when snowdrops\, daffodils\, and primroses begin to push through the soil\, and the returning light signals the gradual stirring of new life. Yet winter still holds with long nights and frosts alongside Springs slow return – it is a threshold moment between endings and beginnings. \nThis retreat draws on the theme of thresholds. As Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue wrote\, “A threshold is not a simple boundary: it is a frontier that divides two different territories\, rhythms and atmospheres.” Crossing a threshold asks for courage and a deep trust in the goodness within and around us as the new and unknown unfolds. \nThe retreat is designed for those on a faith-shifting journey\, who may no longer fit where they once belonged or who find themselves in liminal spaces\, moving from certainty toward embracing mystery. It offers a space to slow down\, be still\, and notice – to listen to your soul\, to nature\, to friend and stranger\, and to the Divine within and beyond. We draw on the beautiful grounds and nature at Ashburnham Place\, the concept of thresholds and the story of Brigid as a threshold figure in the Celtic Imagination. \nHosted by Anna Robinson\, one of the hosts of the Nomad Podcast and curator of monthly meditations\, and LiveLight|DwellDeep founder\, where she facilitates discussion groups\, online mini-retreats throughout the year\, and in-person contemplative retreats for reflection\, connection\, exploration\, and rest. Anna draws on mystical and contemplative Christian traditions to guide participants in connecting more deeply with themselves\, the season\, and their own sense of the sacred. \nFor more information on this retreat and other seasonal offerings\, or to join us on the journey\, please visit Livelightdwelldeep.org \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £354.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £306.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/at-the-threshold-5/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:Creative writing - 'In the Beginning was the word'
DESCRIPTION:‘In the Beginning was the Word’ Writers create using words – but what are words?\n\n\nCreative writing – ‘In the Beginning was the word’ (ACT871) \nTues 9th March 12 noon – Fri 12th March 10am 2027 \nLed by Chris Leonard \n‘In the Beginning was the Word’ \nWriters create using words – but what are words? \nLike Christ\, the word\, they can’t be weighed or analysed scientifically\, yet have all kinds of uses and effects. Potentially long-lasting and far reaching\, written words can be especially powerful for good or ill. \nWe’ll try to sharpen up our use of words and enjoy playing and experimenting with them\, as well as worshipping the Word at Ashburnham. \nNo previous experiance of writing necessary\, only a willingness to write and learn together. \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online. \nSingle Occupancy £375.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £315.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/creative-writing-in-the-beginning-was-the-word/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T083717
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SUMMARY:Where is God when it Hurts
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the deeper meaning behind life’s struggles in a thought-provoking discussion on “Where is God when it Hurts”.\n\n\nWhere is God when it hurts?  (ACT 873) \nFinding God in unexpected places \nTues 16th 0 Fri 19th March 2027 \nLed by Kate Nicholas \nThis reflective retreat offers a gentle invitation to those who find themselves carrying pain\, questions\, or uncertainty\, and who long to encounter God in the midst of real life as it is. \nWhere is God when it hurts? is a question many of us ask quietly — in times of illness\, loss\, grief\, or when faith feels more fragile than it once did. This retreat does not seek to rush towards answers or explanations\, but instead creates space to slow down\, be still\, and notice where God may already be present. \nThrough a carefully held rhythm of storytelling\, guided reflection\, creative prayer\, silence and worship\, participants will be invited to look back over their lives and notice where God has been at work; to dwell honestly with valleys and unanswered questions; and to explore practices of stillness\, trust\, and attentive listening. The journey moves gently from memory and pain\, through wrestling and mystery\, towards hope and unexpected joy. \nThere is no pressure to share or perform. Silence is welcomed. Doubt is honoured. Laughter and tears both have a place. This is a retreat for those who feel weary\, those navigating change\, and those seeking a deeper\, more spacious faith rooted in God’s presence rather than certainty. \nKate Nicholas is an award-winning author\, broadcaster and speaker\, known for her thoughtful\, compassionate approach to faith\, suffering\, and transformation. Drawing on Scripture\, lived experience\, and contemplative Christian traditions\, Kate creates safe\, prayerful spaces in which people can listen deeply — to God\, to their own hearts\, and to one another. \nThis retreat is especially suited to those who sense they are in a tender place\, who are learning to live with unanswered questions\, or who simply need time to rest\, reflect\, and rediscover God in unexpected places. \nFind out more about Kate’s ministry at www.katenicholas.co.uk \nTO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online \nSingle Occupancy £354.00 per person \nShared Occupancy £306.00 per person
URL:https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/where-is-god-when-it-hurts/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Kitchenham Road\, Battle\, East Sussex\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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