Ashburnham Place

At the Threshold
2026-01-20 14:00 - 2026-01-23 10:00 (Europe/London) | Ashburnham Place, Kitchenham Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9NF, United Kingdom
A retreat drawing on the theme of thresholds. For those on a faith shifting journey, to take time to slow down, be still, notice & listen.

At the Threshold (ACT840)
Tuesday 20th January 4pm – Friday 23rd January 10am 2026
Led by Anna Robinson
In the Celtic calendar, Winter signifies the beginning of the year and Spring begins on the first of February, the midway point between the longest night and the balance of light and dark. This retreat will be drawing on the theme of thresholds. 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’. It takes courage and a deep trust in the goodness within and without as the new and unknown unfolds.
This retreat is for those on a faith shifting journey, who perhaps no longer fit where they once belonged and/or find themselves in a liminal space, moving from certainty to embracing mystery. Take some time to slow down, be still, notice and listen… to your soul, to nature, to friend and stranger and to the Divine within you and beyond you. Anna Robinson is a host on Nomad Podcast. She curates space for meditation and contemplation, reflection and thoughtful exploration for spiritual seekers, sojourners and nomads. She finds her roots in the mystical and contemplative traditions of Christianity.
www.Livelightdwelldeep.org – to see more information about Anna and her ministry.
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £348.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £300.00 per person

‘Encounter Day'
2026-03-11 09:30 - 16:00
Led by the Prayer Ministry Team at Ashburnham Place, this is a day to Encounter God and to be encouraged to ‘facilitate encounters’

‘Encounter Day’
Wednesday 11th March – 9.30am – 4pm
“Led by the Prayer Ministry Team Leaders at Ashburnham Place, Hannah Latty, Helen Malabar and Duncan Prat, 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.”
Join 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.
This day is an invitation to slow down, make space, and encounter God in worship, prayer and attentive listening.
The day will include:

Extended times of worship and soaking in God’s presence: Space to rest, reflect, meditate, listen and receive
Spirit-led Biblical reflections
Encouragement and practical experiences of how to ‘facilitate encounters’ for your own or your church community; in corporate worship or small group gatherings.
An opportunity to experience flowing with the Holy Spirit using creative gifts such as music, art, spoken word or reading scripture.

This retreat is designed to create an atmosphere of expectation, safety and openness, where the Holy Spirit is welcomed to minister deeply and personally.
Please note that one-to-one prayer ministry will not be offered during the day, but can be arranged separately by appointment.
Practical details:• Held in the Prayer Centre at Ashburnham• Drinks, tasty treats and lunch included• 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.
Come expecting to be refreshed, renewed and re-aligned as we seek God together.
£45 per person – including Lunch and refreshments
TO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Click the link to book online

Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’
2026-03-17 12:00 - 2026-03-20 10:30
What have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important, even life-changing, for you? Lets explore & write about them.

Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’ (ACT 828)
Tues 17th 12 noon – Fri 20th 10.30am March 2026
Led by Chris Leonard
What 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
It’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.

TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £366.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £309.00 per person

Time Out
2026-04-14 12:00 - 2026-04-17 10:00
An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew.

TIME OUT (ACT818)
Tuesday 14th April 2026 12 Noon – Friday 17th April 2026 10.30am
Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family.
Relax, 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.
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £366.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £309.00 per person

The 'Space'
2026-04-21 16:00 - 2026-04-24 10:00
The Space is a Creative Retreat with Epiphany for those who would enjoy space to wonder and create

The Space (ACT851)
TUESDAY 21st April 4pm – FRIDAY 24th April 10am 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to a creative retreat with Epiphany’s musicians.
Epiphany’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!

What people say.
‘What a special few days wallowing in wonder, mystery, creativity and contemplation amidst community, beauty and heavenly music!’
‘To be on Epiphany’s retreat is to be in safe hands of higher peace and creative energy.’
‘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.’
‘I had a truly amazing experience at The Space, and would definitely hope to return for another retreat in the future.’
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £348.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £300.00 per person

Healing Hearts
2026-05-26 04:30 - 2026-05-29 11:00
Discover how to walk in freedom as you overcome fears and forgive from the heart.

Healing Hearts (ACT854)
Led by Dr Angela Walker
Tues 26th May 4.30pm – Fri 29th May 11am
Join 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.
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £348.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £300.00 per person

Gentle revolution, creating a sustainable lifestyle
2026-05-26 16:00 - 2026-05-29 10:30
A Gentle revolution, without inducing shame and guilt, sets out a roadmap for change, start small, create space & think differently.

Gentle revolution, creating a sustainable lifestyle (ACT848)
Tues 26th – Fri 29th May 2026
Led By – Patrick Regan OBE and team

Our 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.
Patrick Regan OBE Director of Brighter Days www.brighterdays.life

O BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Click the link to book online
Single Occupancy £348.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £300.00 per person
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Time Out
2026-06-23 12:00 - 2026-06-26 10:00
An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew.

TIME OUT (ACT819)
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 12 Noon – Friday 26th June 2026 10.30am
Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family.
Relax, 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.
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £366.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £309.00 per person

Re-Align Renewal Worship Retreat
2026-07-01 11:00 - 2026-07-03 14:00
Join Noel Robinson and the Renewal Worship gatherings for a real powerful moment of encounter .

Re-Align Renewal Woship Retreat (ACT843)
Wed 1st July 11am – Fri 3rd July 2pm
Led by Noel Robinson and Team

Retreats 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!
TO 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
Single En-suite room £314.00
Shared En-suite room £254.00
Standard Single room £281.00
Standard Shared room £221.00
Day /Wed No meals £63.00
Day /Thurs + Evening Meal £89.00
Day /Fri No meals £63.00
Single Standard 1 night £120.00
Shared Standard 1 night £105.00

Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’
2026-09-22 12:00 - 2026-09-25 10:00
What have you witnessed in the course of your life? What has been important, even life-changing, for you? Lets explore & write about them.

Creative Writing: ‘Things Witnessed’ (ACT 867)
Tues 22nd 12 noon – Fri 25th 10.30am September 2026
Led by Chris Leonard
What 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
It’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.

TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £375.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £315.00 per person

TIME OUT
2026-10-13 12:00 - 2026-10-16 10:00
An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew.

TIME OUT (ACT860)
Tuesday 13th October 2026 12 Noon – Friday 16th OCtober 2026 10.00am
Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family.
Relax, 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!
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £375.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £315.00 per person

‘Encounter Day'
2026-10-14 09:30 - 16:00
Led by the Prayer Ministry Team at Ashburnham Place, this is a day to Encounter God and to be encouraged to ‘facilitate encounters’

‘Encounter Day’
Wednesday 14th October – 9.30am – 4pm
“Led by the Prayer Ministry Team Leaders at Ashburnham Place, Hannah Latty, Helen Malabar and Duncan Prat, 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.”
Join 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.
This day is an invitation to slow down, make space, and encounter God in worship, prayer and attentive listening.
The day will include:

Extended times of worship and soaking in God’s presence: Space to rest, reflect, meditate, listen and receive
Spirit-led Biblical reflections
Encouragement and practical experiences of how to ‘facilitate encounters’ for your own or your church community; in corporate worship or small group gatherings.
An opportunity to experience flowing with the Holy Spirit using creative gifts such as music, art, spoken word or reading scripture.

This retreat is designed to create an atmosphere of expectation, safety and openness, where the Holy Spirit is welcomed to minister deeply and personally.
Please note that one-to-one prayer ministry will not be offered during the day, but can be arranged separately by appointment.
Practical details:• Held in the Prayer Centre at Ashburnham• Drinks, tasty treats and lunch included• 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.
Come expecting to be refreshed, renewed and re-aligned as we seek God together.
£45 per person – including Lunch and refreshments
TO BOOK – Call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or Click the link to book online

Enneagram and Relationships Retreat
2026-11-03 16:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00
Get to know how the Enneagram types impact our relationships and some practices and actions for everyday living.

Enneagram and Relationships Retreat ACT870
Tues 3rd 4pm – Thurs 5th 5pm September 2026
Led by Rachael Gale
A 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.
The 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.

TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £236.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £204.00 per person

Bereavement Journey Course
2026-11-17 12:00 - 2026-11-20 14:00
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.

The Bereavement Journey. (ACT874)
November 17th 2026 12.00 noon- November 20th 14.00pm
Ashburnham Staff
Films and discussion groups make up this excellent course, provided by Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London, and facilitated by a team at Ashburnham Place.
Grief 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.

TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £393.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £327.00 per person

'Joy to the world' An Advent Break
2026-11-24 16:30 - 2026-11-27 10:00
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.

‘Joy to the world’ An Advent Break (AST849)
Tues 24th -Fri 27th November
Led by Rosie Morgan and Sally -Ann Fatkin
You are invited to our Advent break for women in the winter beauty of Ashburnham place.
Our 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.
Once 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.
We 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.
Come 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.
Do bring your journals and your Christmas jumpers!
Rosie and Sally Ann
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online
Single Occupancy £354.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £306.00 per person

Time Out
2026-12-08 12:00 - 2026-12-11 10:00
An opportunity to relax, refresh & renew.

TIME OUT (ACT861)
Tuesday 8th December 2026 12 Noon – Friday 11th December 2026 10.00am
Time Out – an opportunity to relax, refresh & renew. This event will be hosted by Eve & Steve Wood & others from the Ashburnham Place family.
Relax, 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!
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £375.00 per person
Shared Occupancy £315.00 per person
