"You must come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while" (Mk 6:31)
Individually Guided Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition
Friday 24th April to Sunday 3rd May 2026 (8 day)
or Saturday 25th April to Sat 2nd May 2026 (6 day)
For many years, we have been offering monastic hospitality at Hyning to those who wish to step away from the noise of a busy world to focus on their relationship with God.
In the Spring of 2026, we will be offering the possibility of an individually guided retreat, accompanied by daily meetings with a trained spiritual guide drawing on the wisdom of St Ignatius’s Spiritual Exercises. Each retreatant will be helped towards a personal encounter and deepening relationship with God, in silence with the Word of God in scripture.
As the Bernardine Sisters at Hyning are not formed in this spiritual tradition, three guest directors will join us for the week and each retreatant will be allocated a director whom they meet daily.
Daily Mass is celebrated and there is the possibility of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the retreat. Those who wish may participate in some or all of the Divine Office of the Bernardine Cistercian Sisters.
OUR GUEST DIRECTORS
Linda Mary Edwards is a retired Anglican priest in the Church of Wales. She trained in Spiritual Direction at St Beuno’s and is often a guest director for their for IGRs. She is also in private practice as a Jungian Analyst.
She lives in Wales. This will be her first visit to Hyning and we are delighted to welcome her.
Ginny Newsham is a spiritual director based in South Cumbria. She trained in the Ignatian tradition at St. Beunos in Wales, lived and worked there full time for over a year and regularly works there as a guest director. She also works with individuals for ongoing direction (online and in person). She is inspired by nature, writing, art and music and enjoys using creative processes in her life and work.
Donna Worthington
is an experienced retreat giver and leads retreats in the UK and Ireland. She trained in spiritual direction at St Beuno’s and has accompanied many people during weeks of guided prayer and through one-to-one direction, including accompaniment through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.
Donna is well known at Hyning for the excellent days which she leads on a variety of spiritual topics.
Practical Details
Accommodation is in comfortable single en-suite bedrooms in the main guest house. The simple chapel is available at almost all times, and two lounges and a library are available to the retreatants. The art studio (with materials) is open to retreatants There are coffee and tea making facilities in one of the lounges.
The spring flowers will be in full bloom in the delightful landscaped garden. There are many walks in the local area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Suggested Donation
8 day retreat (9 nights) £750.00
6 day retreat (7 nights) £620.00
These costs cover 7 or 9 days of full board accommodation at Hyning, and a contribution to the expenses of the spiritual directors.
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required. The rest is payable one month in advance.
Participants will be required to fill in an application form so that they can be best matched to their spiritual director.
12 places are available so book early to avoid disappointment. (£20 reduction for bookings before Christmas).
Further information and enrolment
To book or request further details or ask any questions, please contact
Sr Mary Bernard, the Bookings Secretary at hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01524 732684.
Hyning is 2 miles from Carnforth Station which has regular trains to the mainline stations of Lancaster, Preston and Manchester airport.
