Come to one of our events at Shallowford!
Led by Rev Evelyn Bone, guests are gently guided through a reflective day of devotion, quiet time and worship in the peaceful surroundings of Shallowford House.
Quiet Mondays offer space to step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter a slower rhythm of prayer and stillness. Participants are invited to spend time with God in ways that feel natural and life-giving.
During the day there is also the opportunity to meet for one-to-one spiritual direction. Alongside this, a number of prayerful and contemplative activities are available to help deepen reflection and encourage attentiveness to God’s presence.
Whether you come seeking clarity, rest, prayer or simply a moment of spiritual pause, Quiet Mondays provide a welcoming space for reflection and renewal.
Shallowford House in partnership with Walk the Walk:
In times of uncertainty and change, it can be difficult to know what truly keeps us grounded. Holding Firm is a reflective retreat day offering space to pause, walk and reconnect with the deeper foundations of faith, hope and resilience.
Set within the peaceful surroundings of Shallowford House and the Staffordshire countryside, the day will take the form of a guided reflective walk beginning and ending at Shallowford. Through Scripture, silence and guided reflection, participants will be invited to consider what sustains them when life feels unsettled, and where God may be present within seasons of change.
Shallowford House in partnership with Walk the Walk:
Waiting can often feel frustrating, uncertain or even unproductive – yet Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God is often at work in the hidden and slower seasons of life. Waiting Well is a reflective retreat day inviting participants to gently explore what it means to wait with intention, trust and openness to God’s presence.
Using whittling and simple creative activities alongside prayer, reflection and conversation, the day offers space to slow down and engage both mind and hands in a meaningful process of reflection. Participants will leave not only with practical, handmade reminders from the day, but also with renewed perspective and encouragement for the season they are walking through.
Shallowford House in partnership with Walk the Walk:
Getting Onboard is a reflective retreat day exploring how we recognise, respond to and journey with God through seasons of new beginnings and fresh direction.
Beginning at Shallowford House, the day will take the form of a guided reflective walk starting and finishing in a nearby village. Through conversation, Scripture, silence and reflection along the way, participants will be encouraged to consider where God may be leading them, what may need to be left behind, and how to step forward with faith, courage and openness to change.
Shallowford House in partnership with Candied Appeal:
In the season of creation tide this retreat day is offered to those who look to the Christian faith for a response to the challenges of the environment.
The climate crisis can be overwhelming and scary, but throughout the day we will explore some of the resources from our tradition which help us to reconnect with creation as a gift, our role as stewards of the earth, and God’s care for all that God has made.
Focusing on “God the Creator” will be our starting point for thinking about ways to live lightly and faithfully on the earth.
Shallowford House in partnership with Candied Appeal:
Revisiting the story of Jesus’ birth, this retreat day invites participants to prepare for a simple Christmas which is gentle on the planet and ourselves.
Looking at alternative ways to symbolise and celebrate the world changing significance of God becoming flesh, we will consider letting go of some of the trappings of Christmas which are costly to creation, pockets, and even goodwill, to refocus on the great gift of Good News.
Throughout the year, our Garden Working Party brings together volunteers who share a heart for service, community, and the care of God’s creation. These days are a simple but meaningful way to contribute to the life of Shallowford House, helping to nurture the grounds that so many guests come here to enjoy.
Whether tending flowerbeds, clearing pathways, planting, pruning, or simply lending a helping hand, every task plays a part in maintaining this peaceful place of welcome and retreat. No specialist gardening experience is required – just a willingness to join in and share in the work together.
The Garden Working Party is a wonderful opportunity to build friendships, share conversation, and spend time in the quiet beauty of the Shallowford landscape.
