Chaplaincy Women's Retreat : May 2026

Join us as we explore, reflect, discuss, pray, and worship together

Theme: 'Blessed are the Peacemakers'

Friday May 15th – Sunday May 17th 2026

(arrivals from 14:30 on Friday until Sunday after lunch)

This year, the retreat will be led by:

Amanda Allchorn, Tina Marshall and Jeanie Allen (the wife of our chaplain Rev’d John Bavington),

as we step back from our daily lives into the peaceful world of a worshipping abbey.

Come and join us for a peaceful and refreshing weekend in the beautiful surroundings of the Abbaye d’Echourgnac (24410, NW of Bergerac).

Time away to explore biblical peacemakers – from Jesus teachings in the Beatitudes, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ (Matt 5v9), and women from the Bible, such as Abigail, Hannah (1 Sam), and Mary, mother of Jesus, and others who were gentle, humble and faithful to God, yet resilient and called by God to make a difference.

Click here to download the booking form.

Led by Amanda Allchorn, Tina Marshall, and Jeanie Allen (the wife of our Chaplain, Rev’d John Bavington), the Retreat will start: Friday 15th May at 16.00, through to Sunday 17th May 12.00, followed by lunch. Arrival is from 14.30 on the Friday, allowing time to settle and have tea and cake.

The programme is flexible and includes time together, and alone, to pray, worship, read, reflect and share, as we each explore what God may be saying to us, and as we restore, refresh and renew. It is your time. In the beautiful chapel there is an option to join the Sisters in worship; there are walks to enjoy in the peaceful grounds of the abbey and surrounding area; and simple and delicious meals served three times daily.

For more information, please contact Tina: tinamarshall714@gmail.com

Details & Booking

The cost of the retreat is 165 € per person. Price includes a single ensuite room, including all meals*. Places are limited, and reservations will begin soon (please see the booking form below).

There is an option available to remain at the Abbaye for an additional 24 hours (full board), without any set program, but with encouragement to be still and quiet, for an additional cost of 85 €.

Click here to download the booking form.

For more information

For more information, contact Tina on : tinamarshall714@gmail.com

To register, please contact : chapaq.office@gmail.com

* Because the Abbaye cannot meet any special dietary requirements, there is an option to opt out of all meals and provide all your own food for a reduced cost.