A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Chemin Neuf Community, Sclerder Abbey
Sclerder Ln, Looe PL13 2JD, UK
Contact Details
Contact Name:
Ione Morley Fletcher
Email:
Telephone:
01503 272238
Retreat Centre Description
The Chemin Neuf Community is an international Roman Catholic community with an ecumenical vocation and with members from many different Christian denominations. It was founded in France in 1973 and stems from charismatic renewal and Ignatian spirituality. The community offers a friendly welcome at Sclerder in the beautiful Cornish countryside with sea views.
In addition to listed events, IGR’s on request according to availability. Unless specified otherwise, all retreats are led by members of Chemin Neuf. The community has a special mission (CANA) to couples and families. For one week in Summer couples can enjoy time together to pray, share and reflect while their children follow their own programme. The Abbey also has a permaculture project encouraging young adults and others to experience a spiritual time praying and learning how to grow produce sustainably and care for God's Creation. The Abbey with its chapel is also available for day events for up to 80 people.
Accommodation on Offer
16 double rooms; 14 single; meeting room, refectory, 2 oratories, chapel, small craft room. Large garden and orchard. One mile from the sea at Talland Bay between Looe and Polperro.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events
February 13- Quiet day – A silent time with guided prayer. Accompaniment available if required
March 17-23 – Lenten online retreat. More details on website or contact retreatsuk@chemin-neuf.org
April 16 -Quiet day – as above
April 28 – May 5
Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius – Guided silent retreat to know Christ more intimately
In order to love and serve him better and to recognise God’s call.
May 14 -Quiet day – as above
June 14-18 Inner Healing - 4 days in silence focusing on healing and reconciliation; an opportunity to review our life’s story in the light of the Lord.
July 28-August 3 Cana week for couples and children. A week’s retreat for couples while their children follow their own programme
October 15 – Quiet day – as above
December 3 – Quiet day – as above
2025 Events
January
19-25 - Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius - 7 day guided retreat to know Christ more intimately in order to love and serve him better and to recognise God's call.
February
18 - Quiet Day - A day to reflect and pray with the Word of God in the peace and quiet of Sclerder Abbey and its garden.
May
3-10 - Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius - 7 days retreat as above
20 - Quiet Day - A day to reflect and pray: as above
July - Aug
28 July-3 Augusr - Cana week for couples and children. A week's retreat for couples while their children follow their own programme
Oct
11-17 (tbc). Laudato Si' week. A spiritual and practical week to pray and experience how we can live sustainably and take care of God's creation.
28 (tbc) - Quiet Day - A day to reflecty and pray: as above
Retreat Centre Location
Sclerder Ln, Looe PL13 2JD, UK