Themed Retreats and Courses at Nicholaston House Christian Retreat and Conference Centre

Themed Retreats and Courses at Nicholaston House

Themed Retreats and Courses at Nicholaston House Christian Retreat and Conference Centre provide the opportunity to step aside from the busyness of life for a short time; to rest, relax and restore in a welcoming and peaceful Christian environment located in the heart of the Gower peninsula.

Whether it is a led retreat/course with a specific theme, or simply a personal retreat during one of our half-board breaks - there is something for everyone. Some retreats are open to non-resident guests and day visitors.

Retreats and Courses - Single Occupancy Charges

Guaranteed Single Occupancy charges apply for all residential retreats and courses, except for the Individually-Guided Silent Retreats, where guests require guaranteed occupancy of a non-single room. Single-bedded rooms are very limited and bookable on a first-come basis.

Shared Occupancy Discounts

For selected retreats, we are pleased to offer a ‘shared occupancy discount’ for individuals who are willing to share with other individuals booking independently. Please check event details for details of shared occupancy rates.

Residential Retreats and Courses

Unless otherwise stated, all residential retreats and courses are full-board and include breakfast, light lunch (may include a packed lunch) and dinner. Standard check-in time is 4-5 p.m. on the day of arrival. Standard check-out time is 10 a.m. on the day of departure. Please see event information for details as times may vary.

Non-Residential Retreats/Courses and Day Visitors

Non-residential and day visitors are welcome to many of our retreats and courses - please see event information for details or contact us for further details.

Dietary Requirements

Home-cooked meals are freshly prepared by our dedicated catering team. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free options are available to order upon request prior to arrival. Medically-essential diets may also be catered for when booked in advance. All food allergy information should be provided at the time of booking.

Themed Retreats and Courses

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'Walking into Restoration' Walking Retreat

A week to walk in the footsteps of Saints on Gower and time for personal restoration!

18 - 22 March 2019

Event Type: 'Restoration-Focused' Walking Retreat

Board Type: Full Board (breakfast and evening meal included; pack lunches provided for lunch/walks)

Check In: 4 p.m. Monday

Check Out: 10 a.m. Friday

Walking Level/Ability: Moderate

Led By: House Team

The Nicholaston House Team would like to welcome you to this 'restoration-focused' walking retreat based on the stunning Gower peninsula.

Discover Gower's Christian heritage as we venture on local walks: following in the footsteps of Saints!

During the week there will also be short devotional times, prayer and worship - all set within a welcoming and friendly Christian environment.

Special Full-Board Low-Season Rates:

£239/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – guaranteed single occupancy of a non-single room (special offer released 15 February 2019 - no single room occupancy supplement charge)
£239/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – single occupancy of a single room (limited rooms available)
£239/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – shared occupancy of a non-single twin room
£215/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – shared occupancy of a non-single twin room (individuals sharing *discounted rate*)

Booking Process:

Telephone (01792) 371317 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check availability;
If availability is confirmed, please complete the online booking form below;
Please telephone to pay the deposit or amount due by card or send your payment by cheque or *BACS within 5 days of submitting your form;
All bookings are subject to terms and conditions;
Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to arrival.

*Please contact us for BACS payment details. We require a notification that a BACS payment has been made so we may confirm this and generate a payment receipt.

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‘Mosaic Lives' Divorce Recovery Course Long Weekend with Gen and John Loaker

22-25 March 2019

...finding hope and healing in the face of separation and divorce!

Event Type: Divorce Recovery Course

Theme/Focus: Divorce Recovery

Check In: 4 p.m. Friday

Check Out: 10 p.m. Monday

Relevant for anyone who has experienced separation or divorce, whether recently or in the past, whether through a marriage or a cohabiting relationship.

This video-based course is designed to help people recover from the pain of separation and divorce and rebuild their lives. Key themes include understanding divorce, dealing with depression, resolving anger and moving on. Each session blends both teaching and group discussion. The weekend will also include sessions on the Biblical perspective on divorce as well as opportunity for participants to receive prayer.

Testimonials:

‘Attending the course was a major turning point in my own healing from the trauma of divorce. It gave me hope that it really is possible to recover and have a happy life after divorce.’ (Linda)

'The course was brilliant, full of wisdom, insight and helpful strategies. I feel altogether stronger, more stable and hopeful.’ (Sharon)

About the Leaders:

Gen Loaker is a relationship coach, spiritual mentor and the founder of Mosaic Lives – a specialist divorce recovery consultancy. Prior to setting up Mosaic Lives, Gen was a pastor at The C3 Church, Cambridge and continues to serve on their preaching team. Having experienced divorce personally, Gen understands the pain and distress that divorce can bring and has spent more than 8 years helping others rebuild their lives.

John Loaker is a consultant social worker, spiritual mentor and leader of The C3 Church’s men’s ministry. Having worked through the difficulties of two failed marriages, John now seeks to support others in finding hope and healing.

Led by: Gen and John Loaker: http://www.mosaiclives.com

Rates:

£209 (ministry rate/no VAT) - guaranteed single occupancy of a non-single room (special offer released 15 February 2019 - no single room occupancy supplement charge)
£209 (ministry rate/no VAT) - single occupancy of a single room (limited rooms available)
£189 (ministry rate/no VAT) - shared occupancy of a non-single room (individuals sharing *discounted rate*)
£109/person (ministry rate/no VAT) - non-residential includes lunch and evening meals Friday-Sunday
£79/person (ministry rate/no VAT) - non-residential with lunch only Saturday and Sunday

Programme Outline:

Friday 22nd March 2019

4pm: Arrival and registration

6pm: Evening meal

7pm – 9pm: Session 1

Saturday 23rd March 2019

08:45am: Breakfast

09:45am – 11am: Session 2

11am - 11:30am: Coffee break

11:30am – 1pm: Session 3

1pm: Packed lunch

2pm - 4pm: Free time

4pm – 5:30pm – Session 4

6pm: Dinner

7pm – 9pm: Session 5

Sunday 24th March 2019

08:45am: Breakfast

09:45am – 11am: Session 6

11am - 11:30am: Coffee break

11:30am – 1pm: Session 7

1pm: Roast dinner

2pm - 4pm: Free time

4pm – 5:30pm – Session 8

6pm: Sandwich tea

7pm – 9pm: Session 9

Monday 25th March 2019

08:45am: Breakfast

09:30am: Depart

Booking Process:

Telephone (01792) 371317 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check availability;
If availability is confirmed, please complete the online booking form below;
Please telephone to pay the deposit or amount due by card or send your payment by cheque or *BACS within 5 days of submitting your form;
All bookings are subject to terms and conditions;
Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to arrival.

*Please contact us for BACS payment details. We require a notification that a BACS payment has been made so we may confirm this and generate a payment receipt.

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Christian Singles Prayer Weekend

5-7 April 2019

Event Type: Christian Singles' Prayer Weekend

Theme/Focus: Prayer

Check In: 4 p.m. Friday

Check Out: 2 p.m. Sunday

Max: 20 Persons

Board: Full-Board

In response to previous Christian singles' ministry events at Nicholaston House, we would like to offer a day dedicated to praying for single Christians. We acknowledge that you are not alone on your journey; we want to provide a safe place for ministry and prayer.

Subscribe to our Christian singles' events mailing list!

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'Easter Retreat’

15 - 19 April 2019

Event Type: Half-Board Retreat

Theme/Focus: Easter

Check In: 4 p.m. Monday

Check Out: 10 p.m. Friday

Join with staff for daily devotional times during the approach to Easter. A special Easter Quiet Day will feature on April 17. Guests are welcome to join with local Christians on the annual ‘Walk of Witness’ from nearby Reynoldston to Cefn Bryn at 11am on Friday after departure. Please note that this is a half-board retreat - packed lunches are available to order throughout the week.

Rates:

£229/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – guaranteed single occupancy of a non-single room
£164.50/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – shared occupancy of a non-single room (individuals sharing *discounted rate*)

Booking Process:

Telephone (01792) 371317 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check availability;
If availability is confirmed, please complete the online booking form below;
Please telephone to pay the deposit or amount due by card or send your payment by cheque or *BACS within 5 days of submitting your form;
All bookings are subject to terms and conditions;
Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to arrival.

*Please contact us for BACS payment details. We require a notification that a BACS payment has been made so we may confirm this and generate a payment receipt.

ONLINE BOOKING FORM

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'Kingdom Healing’ Prayer School with Revd Mike Endicott

29 April - 3 May 2019

...learning to pray the Kingdom way

Event Type: Course/Week

Theme/Focus: Bible Study/Teaching/Training

Check In: 4 p.m. Monday

Check Out: 10 a.m. Friday

During this week, Revd Mike Endicott will examine the call to return to the God-glorifying, abuse-free, comfortable, easy and worshipful way that Christ taught His disciples and the early church to proclaim the Kingdom and heal the sick.

Revd Mike Endicott takes a fresh look at healing as an important aspect of the life of the kingdom of God. Jesus' ministry shows that kingdom healing is freely available from God, whose will is always to heal meant for everyone, not just a few not dependent on 'techniques' and methods. We need, says Mike, to rediscover the heart of kingdom living: the telling of the good news; an atmosphere of faith; practical obedience to God's word; praise and worship; the Lordship of Jesus, in whom the love and the will of the Father are revealed, and the activity of the Holy Spirit. In the life of the kingdom, healing is found.

Mike Endicott lives in South Wales, UK where, together with others, he founded The Order of Jacob's Well, as a national and international group of prayerful communities teaching and proclaiming the healing message of Christ's cross and kingdom. He spends his life in prayer and the encouragement of others through writing, ministry and teaching around the world.

Led by: Revd Mike Endicott - The Order of Jacob's Well: http://www.jacobswell.org.uk

Rates:

£399/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – guaranteed single occupancy of a non-single room
£299/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – single occupancy of a single room (limited rooms available)
£299/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – shared occupancy of a non-single room
£129/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – non-residential (Monday - Friday), includes refreshments/lunch only
£189/person (ministry rate/no VAT) - non-residential (Monday - Friday), includes lunch and evening meal

Booking Process:

Telephone (01792) 371317 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check availability;
If availability is confirmed, please complete the online booking form below;
Please telephone to pay the deposit or amount due by card or send your payment by cheque or *BACS within 5 days of submitting your form;
All bookings are subject to terms and conditions;
Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to arrival.

*Please contact us for BACS payment details. We require a notification that a BACS payment has been made so we may confirm this and generate a payment receipt.

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‘Breakfast on the Beach’ - Encounter Long Weekend with Mary and Erik Fok

28 June - 1 July 2019

...encounter Jesus, be renewed in abundant life!

Event Type: Themed Retreat/Weekend

Theme/Focus: Restoration and Renewal

Check In: 4 p.m. Friday

Check Out: 10 p.m. Monday

Breakfast on the Beach seeks to help you discover and embrace afresh Heaven’s abundant life. The Holy Spirit renews our intimacy with God and heals our wounds, so we can live effectively for Jesus and flourish in our God-given potential. There’s opportunity to go deeper in worship and receive inspiring, releasing teaching and personal prayer ministry, as well as time for reflection and enjoying this beautiful area. We see Jesus doing amazing works of healing, restoration and renewal. Weather permitting, Sunday’s breakfast will be provided on the local beach at Oxwich Bay!

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Summer Christian Singles' Social Weekend with BBQ!

19 - 21 July 2019

Event Type: Christian Singles' Weekend

Theme/Focus: Social Weekend

Check In: 4 p.m. Friday

Check Out: 2 p.m. Sunday

The summer evenings are long and dramatic here on Gower, so if you are a Christian single then why not join us for this special weekend, as we enjoy the beauty of Gower. This event is an opportunity to get outdoors and explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as plenty of scope for fun and fellowship of course!

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‘Individually-Guided Silent Retreat’ with Pat Callaghan and Revd Rob Hingley

3, 6 or 9 Nights: 26 July - 4 August 2019

...a chance to draw near to our loving God

Event Type: Themed Retreat/Extended Week

Theme/Focus: Individually-Guided Prayer

Led by: Pat Callaghan and Revd Rob Hingley

We offer three separate retreat opportunities, †3 nights, †6 nights or †9 nights, all with the same aim and character, a chance to deepen your relationship with God through meditation on Scripture whilst enjoying the peace and beauty of Nicholaston House’s setting. Daily individual guidance is offered with experienced guides to help you enrich your prayer experience. Apart from these sessions and acts of worship these retreats are conducted in silence so that you may hear God’s Word for you more clearly.

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‘Prophetic Art Retreat’ with Bhari Long

'Your Kingdom Come'

17 - 23 August 2019

Event Type: Retreat/Course

Theme/Focus: Prophetic Art

Check In: 4 p.m. Saturday

Check Out: 10 p.m. Friday

God loves to speak truth into our lives through images. Jesus Christ Himself used pictorial imagery as He taught. Draw close to Him and learn to trust Him to give you visual messages, both for yourself and others. Experience God speaking to you personally to bless and encourage you, and those he gives you a ‘word picture’ for. Learn to trust that he is speaking to you… for He has promised that if we ask for the Holy Spirit, He will give Him to us and lead us into all truth (Luke 11:13, John 16:13).

Be inspired by nature and the coast in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Be filled afresh and led by the Holy Spirit, as you experiment and explore prophetic art. Learn how to pray and worship God creatively; how to interpret it and use prophetic art both inside and outside the Church, and encounter God creatively.

This Prophetic Art Course and Retreat led by Bhari Long, author of “Artists and Artisans Awake!” is a ‘hands on’ opportunity to get in touch with the creative gift you were born with and be inspired to paint! Encounter God through the prophetic art exhibition of Bhari and her husband, James, pioneers of prophetic art across the UK and overseas. Suitable for all skill levels and anyone creatively inclined, with exciting new options for those who've been before. If you are here for a Retreat, feel free to dip in and out of the sessions.

Materials:

You will need to bring your pencil, pen, notebook, Holy Bible, colouring pencils, set of fibre-tipped colours, A4/A3 sketch pad, paintbrushes and acrylic paints, A3 cartridge pad of paper and 3 x canvases (16” x 20” or similar). Please also bring your favourite instrumental worship CD and worship CD with words.

Rates:

£459/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – guaranteed single occupancy of a non-single room
£309/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – single occupancy of a single room (limited rooms available)
£309/person (ministry rate/no VAT) – shared occupancy of a non-single room
£219 (non residential) - Saturday - Thursday (lunch and evening meals included)
£129 (non residential) Saturday - Thursday (lunch included)

Booking Process:

Telephone (01792) 371317 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check availability;
If availability is confirmed, please complete the online booking form below;
Please telephone to pay the deposit or amount due by card or send your payment by cheque or *BACS within 5 days of submitting your form;
All bookings are subject to terms and conditions;
Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to arrival.

*Please contact us for BACS payment details. We require a notification that a BACS payment has been made so we may confirm this and generate a payment receipt.

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