A quiet, four-night retreat for those gathering what remains on the evolving faith journey. A space to rest, reflect, grieve, integrate and gently reimagine faith in transition.
Any enquiries and to book your place please email anna@livelightdwelldeep.org
A place of belonging on the Faith-Shifting Journey
A retreat for those navigating the landscape of deconstruction, spiritual change, and evolving faith.
Held in a gentle, reflective space, Gathering Embers offers:
Space to process loss, change, and letting go
Space to reconnect with yourself and others in a changed spiritual landscape
Space for reimagining what faith, belonging, and hope might look like now
Through guided meditation, contemplation, thoughtful conversation, and quiet time in nature, we’ll honour what’s been, hold what’s unfolding, and listen deeply for what wants to emerge.
Whether you come with questions, grief, wonder, or quiet hope—you're welcome here.
Hilfield Friary, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BE.
This is a an Anglican Franciscan Friary and the Franciscan brothers have five different chapel prayer services every day: Morning Prayer, Midday Prayer, Holy eucharist, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer. Other community members join in as they wish and if you wish to join in with some of these you are very welcome.
The Friary also enjoy silent meals which is a wonderful experience to those who come on retreat.
The Friary is set in the most beautiful countryside and there are plenty of walks to explore. They have wonderful kitchen garden and a garden valley full of rhododendrons in flower at this time of year. It is an incredible time to be at the Friary right at the end of spring.
Who is hosting the retreat?
Anna Robinson is a facilitator, host and writer who curates creative spaces for contemplative practice and is part of Nomad Podcast and produces the monthly contemplations.
Who is this retreat for?
For nomads, sojourners, and spiritual seekers.
For those journeying from certainty toward mystery.
For anyone navigating a shifting faith who longs to gather with others—
to listen, to share, to be encouraged, and to draw from the deep well of our collective stories and wisdom.
What people say about the retreat
‘A chance to step out of your normal life, contemplate your spiritual journey and connect with other people in a safe and supportive space where not having all the answers is refreshingly ok (and positively encouraged).’ Paul
‘If you are open to feel some sparks fly again within your heart, soul and body, this might just be the retreat for you. It will require a whole lot of vulnerability and courage, but you will find a welcoming and safe space to share your journey.’ Gerrianne
The Price
The cost of this four night retreat with accommodation, meals and sessions facilitated by Anna is £520 per person. Book before the end of June and receive a Midsummer discount of 15% - so you pay just £442 per person.
Please get in contact if you wish to discuss a bursary option anna@livelightdwelldeep.org
To Book
Email anna@livelightdwelldeep.org