Coming on Retreat
Interested in coming on retreat? We have several options for you to choose from...
[Please note that we will be closed to individuals making a personal retreat from 23rd December - 26th January to allow for staff holidays and building maintenance]
Programmed Retreats
These are the retreats that we organise with a speaker or leader. For more information about what we have planned take a look at the ‘Residential retreats’ page in the 'What's On' section.
Individually Guided Retreats (IGR)
An Individually Guided Retreat is the opportunity to step aside from the usual routines of life. It offers space and time to refresh and refocus with the assistance of one of our trained and experienced spiritual accompanists.
Make a personal retreat
A third option is to come and make your own retreat while you enjoy the peace and hospitality of Thie dy Vea. Relax, read, walk through stunning landscapes, discover the Island's Celtic Christian heritage. Contact us to discuss more options.
The value of a companion on the journey ...
'Our God is greater than our own heart and mind, too easily we are tempted to make our heart's desires and our mind's speculations into the will of God. Therefore, it is helpful to have someone to accompany us ... who helps us to distinguish between the voice of God and all other voices.'
Henri Nouwen 'Reaching Out'Coming on an Individually Guided Retreat (IGR)
Individually Guided Retreats are for a minimum of two days (three nights) and are fully catered. They can be taken at weekends or midweek.
The IGR begins after dinner on the day you arrive with an orientation session with your accompanist. You will then spend approximately an hour with your accompanist on each full day of the IGR. The retreat ends after breakfast on your final day. Silence isn’t compulsory, but we find that it is beneficial! You can expect a warm welcome into a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
The cost of a two-day IGR would range from £255 - £306 depending on your choice of accommodation. Longer IGRs can be arranged.
Please contact us to discuss how we can best help you.
Explore
Encounter
Grow
Thie Dy Vea is surrounded by pilgrim walks,
and places of rich historic and deep spiritual importance can be found
not just in Peel, but all around the Isle of Man.And there's more ......
The Thie Dy Vea Community have the training and experience
to help you to be refreshed, renewed and restored - to the fullness of life!
Creativity
Discover your spiritual self whilst creating something - there'll be chances to try a variety of activities - from drawing to card-making and from pottery to photography
Hospitality
Thie Dy Vea welcomes people of all faiths and none - and the hospitality we offer you is tailored to your specific needs, whether you come alone, or with a group
Wholeness
When we're a complete and harmonious whole, we return to the state of being physically and mentally unbroken and undamaged - help to wholeness is at the heart of Thie Dy Vea
History
Thie Dy Vea is ideally placed within walking distance of some beautiful and significant spiritual sites - but the whole Island is filled with routes back into our Celtic heritage
Solitude
Solitude is the state of being alone, without being lonely. It's a positive and constructive state of engagement with oneself - and Thie Dy Vea will offer spaces to seek that solitude
Worship
All life in Thie Dy Vea is sustained by a daily cycle of prayer led by members of the Community - our visitors are welcome to join in as much - or as little - as they wish.
