Retreat during Christmas time?

booksale

Hi, just wonder whether there are any places that I can do a retreat and pray during Christmas time for a few days? Any information would be welcomed. Million thanks!

Fanny Cradock

Glenstal Abbey, perhaps? I like the idea of their God pods.

booksale

THANKS, just emailed them, hopefully there will be a room for me.

Cheers!

booksale

They replied and saying that there was no rooms on the date I wanted to book and only from 2nd Jan onwards that they have rooms. But I need can do it.

Any other suggestions?!? I want to do a retreat any three days around 24th - 2nd Jan.

I would appreciate any one's help!!!!

Fanny Cradock

No harm in asking them if they have suggestions.

neemish

Try other monasteries such as Mellifont and Mount Mellary

Benny_Cake

You could try Glendalough, although given it's proximity to Dublin they may be booked out. Beautiful location if you manage it though.

booksale

thanks guys.

i have tried St. Joseph Abbey suggested by Glenstal Abbey.
Also, the Mount Melleray Abbey.

And also Drewstown. But no luck.

Scripture Union in Arklow can give me a place from 31st December. But no sure whether they have prayer time, mass/ service etc which I really want. I have already asked time and am waiting for their reply.

I have just texted Glendalough and will call Mellifont tomorrow.

dsummers1982

Have you considered going abroad? I've been to some very enlightening retreats around Europe and all prices considered it works out to be the same as here.

booksale

yea, would love to, but not this time. do you have any good suggestion so i can do it next year?

got a reply from Glendalough and they have a place from 28th for three days. But was too busy at work that I did not have time to call them during working hours. Hopefully they can still give me a place when I ring them Monday.

booksale

I finally got a place from Benedictine Monks in County Down on 24th to 26th December, which is perfect for me. Praise the Lord. And thanks for all your kindly help.