One month after his ordination, Fr Emmanuel Kabinga CP was alone in a crumbling church in rural Zambia — and planning to quit. What happened next changed everything.
He Nearly Quit the Priesthood. Then Something Happened. Read More »
What would it mean to set aside a week for God? This September, Minsteracres is offering six days of silence, personal spiritual direction, and deep rest in County Durham.
Come Away and Rest Awhile: A Six-Day Retreat This September Read More »
Fr Eamonn Mulcahy has spent nearly 46 years as a Spiritan priest, working in Africa, Europe and the UK. This May, he comes to Minsteracres to shake the dust off the Gospels. We sat down with him to find out what to expect.
“Jesus Was Dynamite”: Fr Eamonn Mulcahy on the Weekend That Could Change Everything Read More »
Minsteracres features in The Telegraph this Holy Week, as writer William Cash reflects on his Lenten retreat here — the history, the grounds, and what draws people back to the retreat experience.
Minsteracres featured in The Telegraph Read More »
Join Rev’d John & Gina McManners for a five-day pilgrimage from Minsteracres through Lindisfarne, Durham Cathedral, Jarrow and Hexham Abbey. Small group. Deep community. Open to all.
Northern Saints Retreat July 2026 | Pilgrimage with John McManners | Minsteracres Read More »
A conversation with Terry Doyle — holistic wellbeing coach and Tai Chi teacher — ahead of his retreat at Minsteracres, Northumberland, 18 April 2026.
“You Believed in Me Before I Could Believe in Myself” — A Conversation with Terry Doyle Read More »
Meet Chris, our new Estate Manager. With 20 years in hospitality, he’s swapping Slaley Hall for Minsteracres to grow our community, family events, and retreats.
A New Chapter at Minsteracres: Introducing Chris, Our New Manager Read More »
We were recently moved to read a beautiful article in the ReCoCo (Recovery College Collective) magazine titled “Still Floating,” written by Adam McDonald. In his piece, Adam shares his journey from feeling “in desperate need” of a rest to finding a “bubble of peace and positivity” during a retreat here at Minsteracres.
“Still Floating”: A Heartfelt Story of Peace and Recovery Read More »
On a beautiful autumn morning, we welcomed Laura Waugh of Oak & Air to Minsteracres to guide a peaceful Forest Bathing session in our old Shrubbery. Guests were invited to slow down, connect with the natural world through their senses, and find a sense of inner calm amongst the turning leaves. It was a wonderful reminder of the healing power of nature right here on our estate.
Finding Peace and Connection in Nature: A Forest Bathing Experience at Minsteracres Read More »
The sound of laughter filled our Peace Garden as we welcomed families seeking sanctuary from Afghanistan, South America, and Africa. We spent a wonderful day sharing creative activities, circus skills, and moments of pure joy.
A Day of Joy & Healing for Asylum Seeker Families in the Peace Garden Read More »
