A Quiet Day led by Brian Draper

20th September 2025

'Real and Colourful, Fruitful and Whole': Encountering God in the Season of Autumn

Through a mix of guided reflections, teaching and contemplative practice, we'll explore how one of the most soulfully evocative of all the seasons can help us to encounter the Creator afresh, within its 'hidden wholeness' - in the leaf-fall and the fruitfulness, the dark and the light, the letting go and the gathering up. It'll be a time to savour the spirituality both of hunkering down and getting outside to savour the colours and textures of Creation! And a chance to reflect on the season we're in personally. Come not just to welcome autumn, then, but to be part of its gorgeous wholeness!

Brian is a writer, speaker and broadcaster, and a regular presenter of BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day. He is an experienced retreat guide, and the author of Soulful Nature: A Spiritual Field Guide (with the botanist Howard Green), Soulfulness: Deepening the Mindful Life, and Less is More: Spirituality for Busy Lives. His seasonal e-mail series have become much-loved with participants around the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to our urban oasis. The day will include welcome coffee and pastries, lunch and an afternoon pot of tea and cake. Or maybe book to stay overnight in one of our lovely en-suite bedrooms and make the most of taking some time aside.

Any non-chargeable cancellations should be made at least 7 days prior to the day of arrival. A 100% cancellation fee will be made for any late cancellations or non-arrivals.

Kindly note that any refunds will exclude Eventbrite and or administration fees.

Brian Draper: 'Real and Colourful, Fruitful and Whole'