Programme by theme

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; you can visit Scargill on your own, come with your family, bring a church or group, or become a Working Friend.

Retreats, conferences and holidays

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Bible study (4)

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Fri 7 to Sun 9 July 2023

Adrian & Bridget Plass

Joseph, of coloured coat fame, and Daniel, lion survivor, were both trafficked in their youth. They also had at least four more things in common. First, God had already chosen …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 25 to Thu 28 September 2023

John Bell

[This is a hybrid event with guests attending both online and in-house. See also in-house.] There are stories in the Bible which many of us learned in childhood or have …

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Fri 20 to Sun 22 October 2023

Adrian & Bridget Plass

[This is a hybrid event with guests attending both online and in-house. See also in-house.] The narrow way is not always easy. Decisions can be scary. The way of grace …

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Mon 5 to Thu 8 February 2024

Michael Mitton

[This is a hybrid event with guests attending both online and in-house. See also in-house.] A week where we will explore the powerful biblical themes of darkness and light. In …

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Family fun (6)

Sat 29 July to Thu 3 August 2023

Scargill Community

Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme with a rich mix of teaching and worship. …

Full, with waiting list
Sat 5 to Thu 10 August 2023

Scargill Community

Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme with a rich mix of teaching and worship. …

Full, with waiting list
Sat 12 to Thu 17 August 2023

Scargill Community

Welcome to our summer extravaganza, whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You’ll enjoy our packed programme with a rich mix of teaching and worship. …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 30 October to Fri 3 November 2023

Scargill Community

With the help of the beautiful film Encanto we will explore the gift of the Bible to see what it means to be Community with Jesus who is at the …

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Mon 12 to Fri 16 February 2024

Scargill Community

Welcome to the kingdom of ‘Far Far Away’ as we enter into the crazy, humorous life of Shrek and his friends. Shrek said, ‘After a while you learn to ignore …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 19 to Fri 23 February 2024

Dave Hopwood

Dave Hopwood spends much of his time communicating the Bible in ways that are engaging, entertaining and surprising. He draws on contemporary media – movies, internet clips, news stories and …

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Friends and Companions (3)

Fri 12 to Sun 14 January 2024

Scargill Community

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your …

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Fri 19 to Sun 21 January 2024

Scargill Community

[This is a hybrid event with guests attending both online and in-house. See also in-house.] We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your love, …

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Fri 19 to Sun 21 January 2024

Scargill Community

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your …

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Interests and crafts (2)

Fri 1 to Sun 3 December 2023

Diane Stone

I always try to experience more of God’s peace and presence during the often hectic weeks prior to Christmas, and have found it helpful to set aside a special time …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 29 January to Fri 2 February 2024

Jayne Shepherd

Many of us enjoy crafting alone as a way to find peace in the midst of busy lives but this is an opportunity to get crafty together! Come and enjoy …

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Life circumstances (4)

Mon 5 to Thu 8 June 2023

Sue Rose & Robin Anker-Petersen

A residential workshop working in Christian gestalt therapeutic groups with Rev Sue Rose and Rev Robin Anker-Petersen, facilitators for ’Journey into Healing’ or those who are stuck on their life …

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Mon 19 to Fri 23 June 2023

Janet Jackson, Irene Mothersill

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 …

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Tue 19 to Thu 21 September 2023

Scargill and Team

An invitation only conference for clergy and partners offered to local Anglican Dioceses as part of their training programme. The conference runs from 11am Tuesday to after lunch on Thursday. …

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Fri 10 to Sun 12 November 2023

Divorce Recovery Team

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 …

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Music and worship (4)

Fri 23 to Sun 25 June 2023

Anna Weister Andersson

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 …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 30 June to Sun 2 July 2023

Mike Leigh

There is something very compelling about the Book of Psalms; they not only lift our voice in praise and thanksgiving but they are also a response to the God of …

Full, with waiting list
Sat 19 to Sat 26 August 2023

Roger Jones and Team

Learn a musical in a week! The revised ‘Saints Alive!’ tells the story of the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost from Acts 1 and 2. The …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 9 to Sun 11 February 2024

Mike Leigh

Come join us for an uplifting and joyful weekend of singing in the surroundings of the beauty of Wharfedale led by our chaplain Mike Leigh. We will be singing songs …

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Outdoor activities (3)

Mon 26 to Fri 30 June 2023

Steve Rathbone, Philip Harris

If you just love to get out on your bike, why not join us for a week of cycling on the quiet roads of the Yorkshire Dales, made famous first …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 11 to Fri 15 September 2023

Bill Leason & Philip Harris

If you just love to get out on your bike, why not join us for a week of cycling on the quiet roads of the Yorkshire Dales, made famous first …

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Mon 16 to Fri 20 October 2023

Mike Weighell

We will be walking the fells and exploring the valley paths around Muker in Upper Swaledale and walking from Scargill onto the fells in Upper Wharfedale. We will also be …

Full, with waiting list

Quiet Day (7)

Mon 26 June 2023

Scargill Community

[Note this event was previously advertised for Wed 21 June – now Mon 26 June] There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by …

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Wed 19 July 2023

Scargill Community

[Note this event was previously advertised for Sat 15 July – now Wed 19 July] There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by …

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Thu 14 September 2023

Scargill Community

There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by Scargill Community. This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in …

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Wed 11 October 2023

Scargill Community

There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by Scargill Community. This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in …

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Sat 11 November 2023

Scargill Community

There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by Scargill Community. This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in …

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Tue 23 January 2024

Scargill Community

There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by Scargill Community. This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in …

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Sat 10 February 2024

Scargill Community

There will be a warm welcome for you at this online Quiet Day led by Scargill Community. This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in …

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Retreats and refreshing (20)

Fri 16 to Sun 18 June 2023

Scargill Community

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. …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 21 to Sun 23 July 2023

Scargill Community

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. …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 4 to Fri 8 September 2023

Felicity Lawson & Bishop John Finney

If you have reached 65, you will average another 20 years. John and Felicity have a combined age of 163 and have worked together for 50 years. They are remarkably …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 8 to Sun 10 September 2023

Adrian & Bridget Plass

The ‘wild card’ is one that turns itself into whatever is needed to win a game of cards. Paul the apostle would have understood the basic principle. Since his conversion …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 11 to Fri 15 September 2023

Sheridan Voysey

A fun, practical retreat on forming and deepening adult friendship. The research is startling: friendship decreases anxiety and depression, improves our physical health, increases our happiness, and extends our lifespans. …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 6 to Sun 8 October 2023

Scargill Community

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. …

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Wed 11 to Fri 13 October 2023

Bishop Tony & Lucille Porter, Scargill Community

A retreat for ministers with their partners. These couple of days are an invitation to take some space and refreshment from the peculiar demands that those in ministry experience. An …

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Mon 16 to Fri 20 October 2023

Claire Pedrick & team

This course aims to help clergy to set a new vision for the next step of their ministry. Claire, a Master Certified Coach with more than 30 years’ experience, is …

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Fri 20 to Sun 22 October 2023

Adrian & Bridget Plass

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] The narrow way is not always easy. Decisions can be scary. The way of …

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Mon 23 to Fri 27 October 2023

Mike Leigh & Shaun Lambert

Whilst living in community together, Mike and Shaun developed a unique fusion of mindfulness and song, where they explore practical access points to spirituality, wellbeing and community. Come and join …

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Mon 23 to Fri 27 October 2023

Phil & Liz Goodacre

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are childlike, so whatever your age you’re invited to come and play!! Playing is good for the soul, it …

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Fri 27 to Sun 29 October 2023

Scargill Community

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. …

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Mon 6 to Wed 8 November 2023

Felicity Lawson, Christopher Landau, Phil Stone

Jesus’ promise of Living Water transforms the life of the Samaritan woman – but what does it mean today? Join ReSource for a retreat seeking to (re)connect with the source …

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Wed 8 to Fri 10 November 2023

Kevin & Anne Roberts, Phil Stone

Drawing on wisdom for ministry from 2 Corinthians, and its encouragement, ‘therefore we do not lose heart’, this retreat names the demands of ministry and seeks God’s unique refreshment. In …

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Fri 17 to Sun 19 November 2023

Phil Stone, Scargill Community

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. Additional …

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Mon 4 to Fri 8 December 2023

Christina Baxter

Advent is a season of longing and waiting. We wait with joy and wonder as we look forward to the Christ child coming to us in such humility, and longing …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 8 to Sun 10 December 2023

Scargill Community

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 …

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Fri 26 to Sun 28 January 2024

Scargill Community

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. …

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Fri 2 to Sun 4 February 2024

Scargill Community

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. …

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Mon 26 February to Fri 1 March 2024

Scargill Pastoral team

This year’s Lent Retreat will be led by our gifted Pastoral Team. They will guide us through some reflections on the wonder and mystery of the cross. The cross shows …

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Seasonal (1)

Fri 29 December 2023 to Tue 2 January 2024

Scargill Community

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 …

Full, with waiting list

Silent Retreat (2)

Mon 2 to Fri 6 October 2023

Margi Walker and Team

Imagine sitting with God gazing out on the glorious Yorkshire landscape as you eat your meals. On Individually Guided Retreats we do just that! Our team of experienced spiritual directors …

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Mon 15 to Fri 19 January 2024

Margi Walker and Team

Imagine sitting with God gazing out on the glorious Yorkshire landscape as you eat your meals. On Individually Guided Retreats we do just that! Our team of experienced spiritual directors …

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Spiritual development (13)

Mon 5 to Thu 8 June 2023

Sue Rose & Robin Anker-Petersen

A residential workshop working in Christian gestalt therapeutic groups with Rev Sue Rose and Rev Robin Anker-Petersen, facilitators for ’Journey into Healing’ or those who are stuck on their life …

Special booking arrangements
Mon 5 to Fri 9 June 2023

Phil Stone, Roy Searle

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] Phil and Roy will be looking at the life principles and practices of Sabbath. …

Full, with waiting list
Fri 9 to Sun 11 June 2023

Bishop John Pritchard

An exploration of thankfulness as an often neglected dimension of our Christian lives. We easily take thankfulness for granted without actually doing it, or we do it without really meaning …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 26 to Fri 30 June 2023

Phil Stone & Andreas Andersson

The Scargill welcome service (borrowed from Iona) says: ‘For where paths cross and pilgrims gather, there is much to share and celebrate in your name, three-in-one God, pattern of community.’ …

Full, with waiting list
Mon 3 to Fri 7 July 2023

Margi Walker & Diane Stone

Come and discover more about who you are and how God might want to shape you. This is an introductory course to the Enneagram which is a tool to help …

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Mon 3 to Fri 7 July 2023

Jim Taylor

Exploring how we can be 24/7 missional Christians in our ‘work, rest and play’! Drawing on personal experiences and sharing real-life stories of Maximum Security Prisons, Brass Bands, Filipino Street …

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Mon 25 to Fri 29 September 2023

John Bell

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] There are stories in the Bible which many of us learned in childhood or …

Space to welcome you at Scargill
Fri 10 to Sun 12 November 2023

Margi Walker & Diane Stone

Come and discover more about who you are and how God might want to shape you. This is an introductory course to the Enneagram which is a tool to help …

Space to welcome you at Scargill
Mon 20 to Fri 24 November 2023

David Runcorn

Join an adventure of exploring the Bible creation stories afresh. Stories so familiar but often misread, where all things are possible. And they still are. David Runcorn is an Anglican …

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Fri 24 to Sun 26 November 2023

Henriette Howarth & Claire Renshaw, Scargill Community

This weekend retreat in an invitation to take some time out, relax, take a deep breath from the hurly-burly of life and reflect on our relationship with our loving God, …

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Mon 29 January to Fri 2 February 2024

Margi Walker & Diane Stone

This course is for those who have a good working understanding of their Enneagram space. In Enneagram 3 we look at subtypes, continue to explore the Enneagram system within the …

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Mon 5 to Fri 9 February 2024

Michael Mitton

[This is a hybrid event with people attending both in-house and on-line. See also on-line event.] A week where we will explore the powerful biblical themes of darkness and light. …

Space to welcome you at Scargill

Working holidays (1)

Working holidays are a great chance to spend some of your time with us enhancing the Scargill estate and taking care of this special corner of God's creation - our 90-acre estate, woodland and gardens. You’ll spend about half the time   Read more...

Mon 18 to Fri 22 September 2023

Scargill Estate Team

Help manage Scargill’s wonderful gardens and estate and have plenty of time to relax too, working in the mornings and joining other guests for the afternoon and evening. There will …

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