Time for a transformative retreat? Try Llangasty.
Are you longing to take time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and focus on your own spiritual needs? Then Llangasty Christian Retreat in the heart of the Brecon Beacons is just the place for you.
Llangasty Christian Retreat holds a special place in the heart of many Christians. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Brecon Beacons and overlooking Llangorse Lake, Llangasty has been offering Christian retreats for over 50 years.
We have a proud history of supporting Llangasty with the Diocesan Board of Finance providing annual funding and the Ministry team hosting our annual Ordination Retreat.
Fr Edward Owen, Diocesan Spiritual Advisor and trustee says, "I am delighted to be a trustee of Llangasty Retreat House. It is a place close to my heart after many a parish retreat there and my own two ordination retreats.
"On behalf of all the trustees, I would like to thank the Diocesan Board of Finance for their continued financial support. Llangasty is a deeply spiritual place and has a transformed many people over the years."
Watch the video below and take a tour of Llangasty.
Llangasty Retreat House was originally built as a large Victorian Rectory, enjoying spectacular views across Llangorse Lake towards the western fringe of the Black Mountains. When the Rectory became redundant it was acquired by local resident Dorothy Raikes who believed that such a glorious location should continue to serve a Christian purpose. Llangasty was re-opened as a retreat house in 1954 and has continued to flourish ever since.
Fr Irving Hamer, priest at St Martin in Roath has fond memories of Llangasty. Posting on the Diocese of Llandaff Facebook Community Group, Fr Irving said, "I have known Llangasty since the early 1980’s, when as a curate in Porthcawl, we took the young people there for a pre confirmation retreat. I have visited Llangasty many times for retreat. It was then cared for by the Sisters of Charity, with the lovely Sisters Rosalie and Alice Lillian. They also had a House in Knowle in Bristol. Another member of that Community was Sister Faith known and loved by Anglican students at the Anglican Chaplaincy, Cardiff."
We asked our Facebook Community Group whether they had visited Llangasty. All had something positive to say about their visit.
Glyn Austin, another member of our Facebook Community Group, commented that Llangasty is the perfect spot for birdwatching, "Pied Flycatchers in the oaks by the lake and Redstarts in the garden in summer. In the winter you can see Smew on the lake. Fabulous place.
"The house with its chapel overlooking the lake is Number 1 on my list of places to worship... Creation comes in to meet you if you leave the doors of the chapel open in summer. I sang Dear Lord and Father of Mankind in the chapel once and as I looked out at the lake and the mountain above the 'Syrian Sea' drew close and the 'calm of hills above' reached out and touched me. Bendigedig!!!"
Many of our churches and Christian groups, such as Mothers' Union Llandaff, organise retreats to Llangasty. It's the perfect location for a group-led retreat or to visit as an individual. If you have never been before then try one of their monthly open days. These are an opportunity for prayer and personal reflection, and you can attend for all or part of the day. Tea and coffee are provided but you will need to bring your own lunch. There's no charge but donations welcome. Open days are monthly from 10am - 4pm with Eucharist at 12 noon. Details on their website Llangasty Retreat House | retreats, conferences and study groups | Home | Llangasty, Brecon, Wales
Visit Llangasty Christian Retreat website and book your retreat today. You won't be disappointed.
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