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A Lee Abbey 'conference' or 'retreat' isn't about intensive teaching or withdrawal from other people. It's a balanced programme (see table below), and you can dip in and out as you wish.
The programme and atmosphere varies between church weekends, all-age family holidays and many different styles of midweek. A Host Team at Lee Abbey will prepare the programme 2-3 weeks before it begins.
We cannot guarantee particular items, but a typical day might go something like this:
| 8.00am | Informal morning worship and prayer |
| 8.15-9.00am | Buffet breakfast with hot food or croissants |
| 10.15-11.30am | Teaching session, beginning with worship; often including drama or multimedia items |
| 12.00-12.45pm | Second teaching session (some conferences) |
| 1.00pm | Lunch, served at tables of 10 or 12 |
| Afternoon | Walks, craft, sport, or just space to enjoy |
| 5.00pm | Themed workshops on spiritual, interesting, creative and/or practical subjects |
| 6.30pm | Dinner, served by the Community |
| 8.00-9.00pm | Entertainment, quiz, concert or Holy Communion service |
| 9.30-9.50pm | Quiet reflection with readings and music |