Fintry Retreat

October 13-15 2023

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Fintry Autumn Retreat 2023

This year’s autumn retreat will be run from October 13-15

All Study Society members and non-members are warmly invited to attend, although places are strictly limited to 15 due to the capacity of the venue. There will be three meditation periods a day and a varied programme of study and reflection in the restful atmosphere of Fintry and its extensive grounds.

Accommodation consists of 7 single and 4 twin rooms, and bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis.

The cost for a two-night stay is £250 per person, to include lunch and an evening meal. Please contact the office to make payment via bank transfer or cheque.

As with previous retreats, anyone who feels they are unable to attend for financial reasons, please
register a request for financial help with the Study Society office, and someone will contact you.

Please contact Thomas Phillips if you have any questions. Places can be booked by emailing or telephoning the office:

0208 748 9338

office@studysociety.org

Address: Fintry/Church La, Godalming GU8 5UQ

https://thefintrytrust.org.uk/

Provisional programme:

Friday

14.30 Arrivals/unpack
15.00 Welcome to house and Retreat themes and reading/reflection
15.45 Study session
17.00 Break
18.00 Meditation
18.30 Supper
19.40 Clear supper
20.00 Music/poetry chosen by participants
20.40 Meeting/reading
21.00 Bed

Saturday

7.00 Meditation
7.30 Mindfulness exercise/Tai Chi (outside)
8.00 Chanting
8.20 Breakfast
9.30 Study session
10.45 Coffee break
11.15 Service period (to include clearing and washing up)
12.15 Meditation
12.45 Break
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Walk/rest/private study/tea
16.15 Mindfulness exercise/Tai Chi
16.45 Study session
18.00 Meditation
18.30 Supper
19.45 Clear supper
20.00 Music/poetry
20.45 Discussion/reading
21.00 Bed

Sunday
Morning as Saturday

13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-14.30 Pack
14.30-15.40 Study session
15.40- 16.00 Meditation
16.00 Depart