Scargill offers a wide range of Christian holidays, conferences and retreats with our resident Christian community. You’re very welcome, whatever your background or Christian tradition.
Join one of our organised programmes below, with a range of topics, activities and speakers, or pick any dates we’re open and just do your own thing. You can visit Scargill on your own, come with your family, bring a church or other group, or even become a Working Friend.
Responding to the words Jesus spoke on the first Easter Day – a creative and interactive retreat. Although many sermons have been preached and books written on what Jesus said | read more...
A week learning a selection of warm and cold glass processes, along with short, thought-provoking talks, beautiful scenery and good food. A gentle paced break with time to relax, have | read more...
Starting with Genesis and Exodus, we will see how themes from the beginning of the Bible resonate through the rest of Scripture and are still vital today. Some of the | read more...
Micah and his mates, Hosea and Amos, certainly had news to share with the people of God, news that was not always well received but people needed to hear it. | read more...
Short notice we know, but if you are free for the early May bank holiday weekend we would love for you to join us for a break. Due to a | read more...
When Jesus asked Peter if he was going to leave him, Peter replied, ‘No, you have the words of eternal life.’ An inspired insight. Again and again Jesus made it | read more...
Come and discover the wild moorlands and mountains of the Dales and the beautiful valleys below. We will be climbing some of the highest mountains in the dales, like Inglebrough In | read more...
Time and space for those who have been bereaved. An opportunity to meet other bereaved people in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Meeting in small groups there will be time | read more...
But the flesh, as we know, is weak. Ignoring the deafening trumpets of triumphalism, let us ask the big question. Why, when the power of the Holy Spirit is offered, | read more...
Scargill lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with its magnificent limestone scenery and wonderful wildlife. Habitats ranging from heather moorlands to meadows, woodlands and rivers are home to | read more...
Join us in exploring a range of Bible stories to do with hostile deserts and mysterious mountains; high seas and refreshing streams; pillars of fire and fireside chats; high winds | read more...
This weekend we will explore what the Kingdom of God is about, and of course the focus is on Jesus, the servant King, who washed feet, laid on wine, got | read more...
Jane Gamble, professional artist, makes a return visit to Scargill, for relaxed classes in drawing and painting. This time, we shall take inspiration from the ‘newness of life’ all around | read more...
For this half term family holiday we’ll be heading to Middle Earth for lots of hobbitty fun. It’s a badly kept secret that our Director, Phil, is part hobbit on his | read more...
‘Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.’ That’s the Message version of part of those well-loved words of Jesus ‘Come unto me and rest.’ Sounds enticing especially when life is hectic | read more...
Jesus at his baptism heard the affirmation of his Father, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’ Jesus lived, moved, died and rose again | read more...
Peter’s first letter is a great encouragement in tough times, reminding us of the importance of holding fast to hope no matter what is going on around us. During the | read more...
Lessons from the Celtic Church – Time to explore its prayers, art, history, themes and priorities. What gems can we learn from the early Church in Britain? This week will | read more...
A residential workshop working in Christian gestalt therapeutic groups with Rev Sue Rose and others from the ‘Journey into Healing’ team. For those who are stuck on their life journey | read more...
You are welcome to an exploration of Jonah’s adventure of discovery with God. For all those who have run away or who have wanted to run away from God; or | read more...
Stephen King claims that short stories can be ‘like a waltz with a stranger you’ll never see again, a kiss in the dark or a beautiful curio for sale at | read more...
This is a CARM Retreat (Creative Arts Retreat Movement. See: www.carmretreats.org). Margaret and Jock Stein know Scargill well and are looking forward to a return visit. Both are Church of | read more...
Beginner or experienced photographer, what ever your type of camera or even a smart phone, come and join us whilst we visit and photograph a variety of inspirational locations in | read more...
‘To come home to yourself’ is the title of one of the blessings in John O’Donohue’s book ‘Benedictus.’ It goes like this: ‘May all that is unforgiven in you be | read more...
From carpenter’s son to cosmic Christ was an impressive career path, but the real Jesus is even more amazing! In the beautiful setting of the Yorkshire Dales, we will seek | read more...
At a crossroads? Wondering about God’s calling? Need space to step back and reflect? Join us for a prayerful journey of self-discovery, exploring your gifts and calling. The course is | read more...
Ever felt like giving up? Or wondered how you can find strength to carry on? This retreat will help you to find God’s strength for your life. We all face | read more...
God speaks and the world comes into being. God speaks and community is formed. That’s how it begins. So we seek to listen to ‘the voice of the Lord’, and | read more...
Experience God’s embracing love through gospel music in a weekend filled with choir singing! To sing gospel is healing and life-giving. We will work with expression and dynamics and reflect | read more...
The Scargill Community is much more than those who live and serve at Scargill. We have a wonderful band of Friends and Companions who love this place. So this holiday, | read more...
Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. | read more...
Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. | read more...
Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. | read more...
A quiet, extended, child-free weekend to enjoy the beauty of the Dales and the hospitality of the Scargill Community. There will be some walks, some talks, and an opportunity to | read more...
The Dales are beautiful, with dramatic stunning scenery, and lovely places to visit. It is after all “God’s own county!” So in this week there will be planned visits, walks | read more...
‘Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.’ That’s the Message version of part of those well-loved words of Jesus ‘Come unto me and rest.’ Sounds enticing especially when life is hectic | read more...
Explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales in good company. Bring your sandwiches to Scargill on Friday morning to explore Conistone, Kettlewell & Providence Pot – we’ll return in time for tea. | read more...
Come and deepen your relationship with God on this silent IGR. Recent retreatants said they valued ‘having a guide to share with, who prompted more fruitful ways to relate to | read more...
This course is for those who have already done a basic Enneagram course, either here or somewhere else. We will continue to explore the Enneagram system within the Christian tradition, | read more...
Time and space to re-imagine and reshape the next phase of your life. This week will be an opportunity to pause and to sense the life of God being breathed | read more...
An exploration of the need for all of us to be ‘at home’ with ourselves, with others and with God. So often this quest means the dismantling of images and | read more...
Help manage Scargill’s wonderful gardens and estate and have plenty of time to relax too. We’ll be working hard outside in the mornings and joining other guests for the afternoon | read more...
If you just love to get out on your bike, why not join us for an exciting week of cycling on the quiet roads of the Yorkshire Dales, made famous | read more...
This course aims to help clergy to set a new vision for the next step of their ministry, Claire, a Master Certified Coach with 30 years experience, is assisted by | read more...
Jesus was nothing if not radical. He demonstrated courageous compassion, caring for the people he met and confronting the corruption that was harming them. Dave will revisit some of the | read more...
A weekend of rediscovering our identities as Daughters of the King in busy lives, joyous moments and disappointments. Who are you? I am so and so’s mum/daughter/wife/sister/carer. I am a | read more...
The Yorkshire Dales provide one of England’s last strongholds for the red squirrel. On this weekend you will get to meet them up close. Hugh and Lisa are lifelong enthusiastic | read more...
Can real scientists have a religious faith? Come to Scargill to see how the answer is ‘Yes!’ The latest findings of science reveal the work of an awesome creator God, | read more...
Come and walk the ancient tracks and paths that cross the Yorkshire Dales. We will be discovering the history of the miners in Swaledale as we head into lead mining | read more...
Scargill is partnering once again with the Creative Arts Retreat Movement. “Exploring Creativity’ will offer an opportunity to discover ways in which the journey of faith as a Christian may | read more...
Join us for a half term week of marmalade sandwiches, suitcases and felt hats as we explore the adventures of the bear from Darkest Peru. Paddington’s adventures are there in | read more...
Becoming a Christian is probably the most important thing that will ever happen to us. But as the years go by, many of us discover a list of things we | read more...
Join us for a half term week of marmalade sandwiches, suitcases and felt hats as we explore the adventures of the bear from Darkest Peru. Paddington’s adventures are there in | read more...
This new week focuses on processing and editing photographs so bring along some of yours to work on. You will have access to computers with different editing applications and trying | read more...
Come and discover more about who you are and how God might want to shape you. We will use the Enneagram as a tool to help us grow in understanding | read more...
Christians are rediscovering that community is at the heart of the nature of God. This is seen wonderfully in the life and movement of the Holy Trinity. It is no | read more...
The workshop consists of six two-hour sessions and is suitable for anyone of any age and at any stage of separation and divorce. Those experiencing the trauma of a relationship breakdown | read more...
Some days we wake to a world of crystal skies and bright possibilities. Other days it’s to thunder rattling our roofs. How can we stay strong when the storms of | read more...
A Bad Christian’s guide to following Jesus in the 21st century. With the help of film clips, books and music videos, this witty and challenging retreat explores the contemporary cultural | read more...
A men’s retreat – escape into the adventure – in the rugged and inspiring Yorkshire Dales. We will spend time learning about how men met with God…in the wild. Extra | read more...
As we enter the dark winter months, we reflect on how God works in the hidden places of our lives, and how in these places, new life can be found. Join | read more...
In the West, we live in a world that’s become a 24/7 consumer society. We want to own more, use more, eat more and drink more. It isn’t surprising that | read more...
The Sunday before Advent traditionally celebrates ‘Christ the King’. Such language of monarchy and royalty summons up images of crowns and sceptres, wealth and status, palaces and prestige. It’s all | read more...
Chris Lane and his friends planted a church on an inner-city estate in Salford, notorious for crime and deprivation. They have spent 18 years seeing Jesus’ hope and healing transforming | read more...
Fresh water is vital to health, and whether it’s the miraculous life-line thrown to Hagar and her little son lost in the desert, or the sparkling encounter between Jesus and | read more...
Help manage Scargill’s wonderful gardens and estate and have plenty of time to relax too. We’ll be working hard outside on Saturday and joining other guests in the evening and | read more...
Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for Jesus: there’s a deeper understanding to be had. This is a gentle weekend encouraging us to begin resetting our priorities, and turning | read more...
‘There is a time for everything under heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1. ‘We already and always have the divine image within us; but we hopefully grow into the divine likeness.’ Fr. Richard | read more...
A pre-Christmas celebratory weekend was the very first event to occur in the life of the newly resurrected Scargill House, and we have offered guests a similar December treat ever | read more...
However you feel about all the usual New Year’s Eve shenanigans, there’s something here for everyone: chat, games, walks, films and anything else we can provide for your entertainment. Time | read more...
We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your love, support and prayers, we would quite simply not be here. As a small token of | read more...
We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your love, support and prayers, we would quite simply not be here. As a small token of | read more...
An opportunity to relax and create! Is there something you enjoy doing as a hobby but never seem to have the time for; maybe photography, knitting, sewing, projects with wood, or | read more...
The Pathway Promises which Companions share with the community make a rich and challenging rule of life. This retreat is a chance to reflect on how we’re doing and to | read more...
Imagine sitting with God gazing out on the glorious Yorkshire landscape as you eat your meals. On this retreat, we do just that! Our team of experienced spiritual directors will | read more...
Phew! Just when you thought you couldn’t go on, along comes a weekend at Scargill designed just for you! Drop everything and book in for a rest and a treat. | read more...
After the popularity of our bread making workshops here at Scargill, we couldn’t resist offering a whole weekend of bread making! The weekend will be led by mother and son team, | read more...
Join us in exploring and celebrating the wonder of creation through Scripture, prose, painting and design. A wonderful opportunity to be creative with line and colour and hopefully tap into | read more...
Epiphany is a season when God reveals His love for His world in Jesus Christ. We will explore some of the wonderful Epiphany passages, where Magi journeyed, Jesus is dedicated | read more...
Always wanted to do a retreat but never quite got round to it? Felt uncertain about how to handle the silent bits? Here’s your chance to come on a retreat | read more...
Philippians reveals that God’s definition of what is worth looking at and thinking about might be broader and less specifically religious than ours. Paul says we should warmly engage with | read more...
This weekend is for Christians who own and run a business or are aspiring to. We will explore some of the wisdom and challenges of running a business in a | read more...
As a Christian woman, business owner (www.karenopenshaw.co.uk), wife, mum and pioneer I know what it means to be under pressure. The discovery of mindfulness literally transformed my life. I want | read more...
This course is for those who have a good working understanding of their Enneagram space. In Enneagram 3 we look at sub-types, continue to explore the Enneagram system within the | read more...
Snowdrops in February are a sign of the coming Spring and remind us of the hidden growth taking place below ground which waits to emerge and bring joy. In the | read more...
Something very special happens when Scargill House is transformed into Narnia. C.S. Lewis’ beloved stories come to life in a fresh way as we travel together with wonder, laughter and | read more...
‘To come home to yourself’ is the title of one of the blessings in John O’Donohue’s book ‘Benedictus.’ It goes like this: ‘May all that is unforgiven in you be | read more...
A deeper look at the centre of our faith. The Cross changes everything – it changes us, it shapes the church, it effects the world, it touches the very life of | read more...
It is sometimes said that we are most truly who we are in the setting of our family… To a large measure, the Old Testament records the loving purposes of | read more...
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