Monday 25 June 2012

2012 at L'Abri à Suvigny


Having had a special time over the Easter Weekend to reflect on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, and an opportunity to renew vows at the shrine of St Columbanus, as well as to walk the ancient paths around Mortain, we have the following planned for summer 2012: -

De Spil Retreat – 5th to 12th August 2012 – The group will come with Victor to explore aspects of spirituality based on the book ‘Life of the Beloved’ by Henri Nouwen, within the monastic day. A creative outdoor project will also be offered. For rates, contact De Spil at victor@retraitecentrum.nl  

Family Holiday Break – 12th to 19th August 2012 – an opportunity for people from the Community and beyond to have a holiday enjoying the surroundings, within the monastic day. Suggested donation – 20 euro or pounds per person per day.

De Spil Work Week – 19th to 26th August 2012 – a week where Dutch friends are welcome to help with the renovations within the monastic rhythm to the day. For rates, contact De Spil at victor@retraitecentrum.nl

We will also host a Taizé service and fun musical evening in August. Please email ncinfrance@gmail.com for further information or visit our website http://www.northumbriacommunityinfrance.com/

Individual Retreat – 27th to 31st August – time for individuals or couples to come and enjoy some quiet space for self and God within the monastic rhythm. Some direction can be given. For accommodation information and booking, contact Jane at ncinfrance@gmail.com Suggested donation 20 euro or pounds per person per day.


Thursday 28 April 2011

Summer Retreats for 2011

31st July - 7th August - work week to help with the renovations within the monastic rhythm of the day.


8th August - 12th August - mini family holiday break - free time to explore the area or relax at Suvigny within the monastic rhythm to the day.


14th - 21st August - work week to help with the renovations within the monastic rhythm of the day.


For further details please check the website on www.northumbriacommunityinfrance.net or email on ncinfrance@gmail.com



Easter Retreat 2011



21st to 25th April 2011



A time to reflect on the passion of Jesus and renew vows at the shrine of St Columbanus. Also a chance to visit Mt St Michel and have times of creativity and fun. All within the monastic rhythm of the day.


For more details or to contact us look at www.northumbriacommunityinfrance.net or email on ncinfrance@gmail.com

Wednesday 12 May 2010


Prayer Bell at L'Abri à Suvigny

Invitation to Solitude and Silence – 27th to 29th July – arrive on the 26th if residential - a 3 day retreat giving time and space for yourself and God to be together. Some direction will be given each day. Suggested donation – 25 euro or pounds per person per day.

De Spil Work Week 1 – 1st to 8th August – The group will come with Victor to help with the renovations within the monastic day. For rates, contact De Spil at victor@retraitecentrum.nl

Summer Encampment near the Barn

Community Work Week – 9th to 13th August – an opportunity for people from the Community and beyond to join in with the renovations within the monastic day. Suggested donation – 20 euro or pounds per person per day.

De Spil Work Week 2 – 15th to 22nd August – a quieter week for those preferring a smaller group from Holland to join in with the renovations and the monastic day. For rates, contact De Spil at victor@retraitecentrum.nl Led by Paul and Jorien Visser.

Day visitors and children – we suggest any contribution in cash or kind that you feel appropriate. Please do not stay away for financial reasons.

Monday 19 October 2009







Easter Weekend – 2nd to 4th April 2010
A time to reflect on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, with creative activities and times to listen to God in the silence. There will also be an opportunity to renew our commitment to God on Easter Day at the shrine of St Columbanus near St Malo, as well as a visit to Mont St Michel. Suggested donation – 25 euro or pounds per person per day - full board. For more details please contact us on ncinfrance@gmail.com

Wednesday 6 May 2009

Christian Family summer break - we are offering the opportunity for Chrisitian families to stay in the Normandie countryside and use us as a base, while exploring the local places of interest eg. Mt St Michel, or spend time on the nearby unspoilt beaches. When you are not out and about, we invite you to join with us in our daily monastic rhythm using Celtic Daily Prayer. Bring your own tent or caravan.

For further details, please visit our website at northumbriacommunityinfrance.net or email ncinfrance.gmail.com

Thursday 26 February 2009