Jan Loughran
Tuesday 21st July from 9.30am to Friday 24th July at 10am
Suggested Donation £575.00

Picasso observed that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” and our days together will allow you to renew your soul by exploring the cultural gems of this unique and beautiful landscape. We promise you breathtaking architecture, artistic gems through the ages, inspirational gardens, beautiful landscapes, stimulating company and space to breathe and relax in the warmth of a Minsteracres welcome.

Your soul reset includes exploring the gems of Northumbria, time with nature in the Minsteracres grounds, the chance for reflection in the morning peace and the opportunity for engagement with the community life at Minsteracres.

We will visit the birthplace of Capability Brown at Kirkharle and his garden landscape at Wallington Hall, the Pugin masterpiece at Ushaw College, Raby Castle, the Bowes Museum and Egglestone Abbey which inspired Turner, Aukland Castle with the Spanish gallery and Mining Art Gallery and finally the most beautiful cathedral in Europe – Durham Cathedral.

Our days will start with an optional attendance at mass or early morning meditation in the grounds followed by breakfast and end with dinner and an after-dinner talk. Each day we will explore a different corner of Northumbria and there will be lots of opportunities for refreshments and to immerse yourself in the beauty of Northumbria.

You will be accompanied on your Northumbrian adventure by Jan Loughran who is a passionate Northumbrian with a keen interest in art, architecture and gardens and she will engage you with her native insights into this wonderful part of England.

The retreat will start with supper on Monday evening and end after breakfast on Friday morning and cost £675 including all transport and admissions – there is a discount if you are a member of either National Trust or Historic Homes.