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Residential programmes

Retreats.

At the School's country houses in Oxfordshire, Leicestershire and Lancashire. A time to step back, enquire more deeply, and be in good company.

For day and evening programmes, see Events.

Open to everyone; you do not need to be enrolled on a course. The annual retreat weekends and weeks also form part of the Philosophy Programme.

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retreats this year

Waterperry House seen across a manicured lawn, framed by mature trees and garden planting under a blue sky
Special retreatBookings open

Waterperry Retreat Programme 2026/27

Days of study and reflection at Waterperry House and Gardens in Oxfordshire. A residential School retreat combining wisdom, rest and enjoyment.

November 2026 to June 2027Waterperry House, OxfordshireChoose a retreat in the programme to book your place.
£160 to £260 per personMidweek retreats are £260, or £240 booked more than two weeks ahead. The Sanskrit weekend is £180, or £160 on the same basis. Includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.
Aerial view of Nanpantan Hall and woodland with a circular grass labyrinth on the sloping front lawn
Special retreatBookings open

Aspects of Light open retreats - 2026

Residential retreats in the Leicestershire countryside, offering stillness, study, and the practice of attention. Two date options available.

29 August to 1 September, and 3 to 6 October 2026Nanpantan Hall, LeicestershireOnly 2 places remaining
From £217.50 per person£300 standard, or £217.50 for existing students. Includes accommodation and vegetarian meals. Two date options: 29 August to 1 September, and 3 to 6 October.

What to expect

The programme

Morning meditation, philosophical enquiry in small groups, time to walk the grounds, and shared meals. The pace is unhurried.

Who can attend

Open to students at any stage of the course and to those new to the School. No prior experience of meditation or philosophy is required.

Accommodation

Fully residential. The price includes two nights in the house and full board from Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon.

Booking

Places are limited. Reserve your place through the retreat page, or register interest for retreats not yet open.

A retreat is not an escape from life but a return to something essential in it.

Enquiries: retreats@fses.org

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