Faith in Nature (Rainforest Special)

The ‘temperate rainforest’ (sometimes called Atlantic or Celtic rainforest) that we find around Kilmalieu is a very special and globally rare habitat. Its lush conditions are perfect for a unique community of plants, lichens, liverworts and fungi – and November is a great time to explore it together!

This long weekend is a ‘learning community’ of people who are involved in, or interested in, exploring and practicing Christian faith in and through nature and the great outdoors. It builds on a similar event we hosted last year that was incredibly inspiring and created a group that continues to meet online to share ideas and experiences. It is a chance to be with people with similar visions and hopes. There will be times to share ideas and experiences, and learn from one another. We will pray and worship, usually outdoors. Much of our time will be spent in the woods, on the hills or along the coastline.

We are grateful to Rural Ministries for financial support for this gathering and the prices above reflect this. If you are willing to share a room, this will enable us to make this generous offer available to more people, but there is no pressure to do so. If you have no need of subsidy, please choose an unsubsidised option.

This gathering is fully catered, starting with dinner after arrival on Friday and ending with breakfast before you leave on Monday. Food at Kilmalieu is home-made and consistently praised for its quality.

Accommodation is in the renovated eighteenth-century hunting lodge with a mixture of comfortable single, twin and family bedrooms. Some rooms have en-suite facilities, while others have shared toilet and shower facilities available. Maximum capacity is 18.

This gathering will be facilitated by Steve Aisthorpe and Wendy Lloyd. Steve is Centre Director at Kilmalieu, an experienced retreat leader, accredited coach and author of various books, including Rewilding the Church and Knowing You, Jesus. Wendy is a mountain leader, spiritual director and pilgrimage guide with Mull Another Way.