A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Parcevall Hall
Retreat Centre Description
Parcevall Hall is the retreat house of the Diocese of Leeds, situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the scenic valley of Wharfedale.
We welcome day and residential guests all year round, and a warm welcome awaits you here. Guests enjoy the hospitality, tranquillity and peace of the Hall, its glorious gardens, excellent food and the fellowship of like-minded guests. Our retreat programme includes a wide range of faith-based retreats as well as arts and wellbeing retreats; we also host private groups who want to run their own retreats.
Accommodation on Offer
Parcevall Hall has 17 charming, clean and simple but comfortable bedrooms which can accommodate up to 26 people, and also six public rooms.
The Milner Room is the largest meeting area that comfortably accommodates groups of up to 25 people. It is equipped with a recently updated AV system supported by high speed wifi and is suitable for retreats, conferences and hybrid meetings. It is a light, bright space with a wall of windows facing a beautiful view, and regularly hosts art exhibitions. It is situated downstairs with easy access from the archway entrance.
The Solar Lounge is a welcoming and comfortable room with armchairs, a library, a small gift shop and a bar for guests. The door from the lounge leads onto a private terrace, where you can sit and look out over the gardens to the rocky peak of Simon’s Seat.
All meals are served in the Dining Room, which is one of the oldest parts of the Hall. A gong is rung to call guests to meals where they sit together around large wooden tables engendering a warm sense of community.
On the first floor there is the Writing Room which is a quiet space for individuals to enjoy and St Cuthbert’s Room which offers a smaller, more intimate meeting room for groups of up to eight people. The Hall Chapel is located on the first floor.
All guests have free access to 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2025 Events
February
10-14 Clergy Reading Week led by Revd Canon Marion Russell for time away from the parish to read, reflect, walk, chat, rest and sleep.
21-23 Heart and soul singing retreat led by Keeley Hodgson, combining singing, nurture and inspiration.
March
4-7 Poustinia Spirituality Lent Retreat led by Bishop David Hawkins, exploring the spirituality of the Poustinia as developed in the Russian Orthodox Church tradition.
7-9 Strength - Prayer and Fitness Retreat led by Katherine Hogg. A weekend retreat celebrating being active physically and spiritually
17 Open Quiet Day with Taize-inspired worship and reflection led by Revd Tom Lusty
28-30 Exploring the Enneagram led by Dr Cathy Brown using Integrative’s adaptive, intelligent technology.
April
17-20 Facing the Elements Easter Retreat led by Bishop David Hawkins, reflecting on the timeless themes of Holy Week and Easter through a green lens.
May
10-12 The Book of Nature Retreat led by Revd Debby Plummer, focusing on thanksgiving for God’s creation, inspired by Franciscan spirituality.
12-15 Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat led by Witness Brenda Lofthouse, to experience silence as part of a group.
15-16 Retreat for Extroverts led by Revd Matt Woodcock, for people who find restoration and renewal in the company of others, and who think a retreat would surely be too quiet.
19-23 The Joy of All Creation Anglican Association Retreat led by Canon Andy Hawes, SSC, reflecting on the place of the Mother of Jesus in Christian life.
23-25 Heart and soul singing retreat led by Keeley Hodgson, combining singing, nurture and inspiration.
June
20-22 Retreat for Carers and those who care led by Revd Henriette Howarth, offering rest and spiritual nourishment to those who live with or care for loved ones who struggle with physical and mental health challenges.
July
4-6 Beyond Friendship Poetry Retreat led by Hannah Stone, exploring how poetry can speak on matters of absolute and personal importance.
15-16 Retreat for Clergy Studying Islam led by Bishop Toby Howarth, offering companionship for reflection and renewal for clergy who live out a calling to study Islam and engage with Muslims.
29-31 Heart and soul singing retreat led by Keeley Hodgson, combining singing, nurture and inspiration.
August
29 Quiet Day reflecting on the Gospel of Mark led by Dr Helen Reid
September
5-7 Starting the Artist’s Way Retreat led by Dr Cathy Brown, using the creative and spiritual programme designed by Julia Cameron.
12-14 Retreat for those who want to pray more but don’t know how led by Revd Henriette Howarth and Revd Paul Wheelhouse, focussed on experiencing the divine Love more deeply.
29 Quiet Day exploring creativity and prayer with Revd Annie Naish
October
20 Quiet Day exploring rest and work with Revd Colin Blake
24-26 Heart and soul singing retreat led by Keeley Hodgson, combining singing, nurture and inspiration.
November
14 Quiet Day with Christian Meditation led by Revd Henriette Howarth
19-21 Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat led by Dr Helen Reid, for people who love reading, talking about books, and sharing theological reflection on their reading.
December
1-4 Advent Retreat led by Revd Jenny Savage, focussed on fully engaging with the waiting and anticipation of this season.
Retreat Centre Location
Skyreholme, Skipton BD23 6DG, UK
2026 Events
February
2-6 Slippers, Boots and a Good Book! Clergy Reading Retreat
23-26 Life in its fulness - Lent Retreat
March
13-15 Breath - Prayer and Fitness Retreat
13-15 Through Solitude and Contemplation
27-29 Self-love(d): learning to love God, neighbour and self, through the insights of mindfulness
April
2-5 The Easter Retreat, from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday
17 “He is risen, Alleluia!” A mindful singing retreat day
17-19 Falling Upwards – led by Dilly Baker, inspired by Richard Rohr
May
7-8 Retreat for Extroverts led by Revd Matt Woodcock
11-15 Passing into Heaven - Anglican Association Retreat
18-21 Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat
June
12 The Divine Weaver Retreat Day
July
2-9 Walk, Rest and Pray
10-12 Sing to the Lord a joyful song - a mindful singing retreat
15-17 Retreat for Clergy Engaging with Islam and Muslims
17-19 Retreat for Carers and those who care
14-16 Music and Worship Retreat
28-30 The Angel’s Question
October
23-25 Deep and Diverse Prayer
November
20-22 Inwardly Digest - Reading Retreat
20-22 Alive - Prayer and Fitness Retreat
30-3 December Singing Through Advent
December
23-27 Christmas Houseparty and Retreat
Parcevall Hall
Skyreholme, Skipton BD23 6DG, UK