Beloved and Entrusted Retreat: Integrating the Journey of Trauma and Faith
A three day residential
Beloved & Entrusted
The Retreat.
A gentle 3 day learning retreat at Stanton House – faith & trauma healing theology meet through spiritual practice and rest.
Where and When:
Thursday 8th July 2027 at 5pm (doors open at 4pm)
Till Sunday 11th July 2027 at 4pm.
At Stanton House Christian Retreat Centre, in Stanton St John, Oxfordshire.
Beloved and Entrusted Learning Retreat: Integrating the Journey of Trauma and Faith
We are each deeply Beloved since forever, and we have been Entrusted with one another. For many, trauma makes us feel anything but. We often find ourselves caught between lived experience and spiritual platitudes, wondering: How does my faith account for my nervous system? And where is God in the architecture of my pain?
Join us for the Beloved and Entrusted learning retreat at Stanton House, Oxfordshire. This is more than a training; it is a retreat into sanctuary. In the quiet village of Stanton St John, we provide a safe, gentle space to explore how the science of trauma and the truth of God’s healing redemption work together to bring us home to ourselves, to each other and creation, and to God.
Who is this retreat for?
This learning retreat is ideal for leaders, spiritual directors, therapists, counsellors and anyone wanting to develope personally, professionally and spiritually…. and who find themselves engaging with trauma. It will consist of extended versions of both the material covered in the Beloved and Entrusted Training Day or Short Course AND what we cover in the Spiritual Practices for a Trauma Healing Way Course, all within the context of a fully catered weekend retreat.
The Training & Experience
With the Beloved and Entrusted frameworks for understanding trauma and trauma-healing theology, we move beyond theory into lived integration:
- Theology of Human Flourishing: Rediscover the One who wonderfully created us human for the good of ourselves and all around us.
- Understanding Trauma: Gain clear, evidence-based understanding of what trauma is, how trauma impacts the whole human system, and how it heals.
- Theology of Trauma and It’s Healing: Discover the One who intricately designed our physiology, honouring the “temple” that remembers, and which He created to heal.
- Embodied Spiritual Rhythms: Experience practices specifically curated so sensitive nervous systems can encounter God’s love and presence —integrated with the peace of Stanton House’s gardens and the comfort of home-cooked meals!
A Restorative Weekend
Our flourishing is bolstered by the environment we inhabit. At Stanton House, you will be supported by:
- Nourishment: Enjoy the warmth of delicious, home-cooked meals prepared with care.
- Home Comforts: Rest in the comfort of your own comfy bedroom with it’s own bathroom, or make the most of the lounges and cozy corners with easy chairs.
- The Grounds: Find moments for reflection in the beautiful, expansive gardens—a natural cathedral for prayer, breathing, and grounding.
The Result
You will leave the Oxfordshire countryside with a clearer understanding of your story and practical tools for integrating your faith and humanity. You will have a renewed sense that you are Beloved and your faith can hold the weight of your experience, and that you are Entrusted as a healing presence for others.
Group Size and Discounts:
There are seven rooms available for participants, each with it’s own bathroom; some of these are twin rooms and some double. If your preference is to share with your partner then let us know so we put you together, however there is no change in fee for sharing. Booking early however does come with a couple of discounts, so if you know this learning retreat is something you need to do, go ahead and book yourself in before the discounts end and rooms fill up.
Book Your Spot Now
Beloved and Entrusted Learning Retreat
Super Early Bird Discount- Offer ends on 31st of August 2026.
- Payment in full required by the 31st August to qualify.
Beloved and Entrusted Learning Retreat
Early Bird Discount- Offer ends on 31st of December 2026.
- Payment in full £540. Instalment plan available for total of £570 to be completed by 31st of December.
Your Hosts and Trainers
Dr Claire Bankole is the lead trainer for the weekend. Supporting the process will be co-host Claire Ashby and the wonderful team at Stanton House. Please be aware that none of us are therapists and this is not a formal therapeutic intervention!
FAQs
How do I pay for and secure my place?
From here the first step is to make your first payment using the payment button below. You can pay in one go or in a few instalments. Full payment is required before the start of the retreat. Your place is not secure until we have received your first payment.
What are the start and finish times for the retreat?
You can arrive any time from 4pm on Thursday to settle in, the program proper will start when we all gather at 6pm for a light dinner. On Sunday we will aim to finish and depart by 4pm.
What meals will be provided?
This is a fully catered retreat. Here are the meal times and what’s generally provided:
Breakfast: 8:30 AM (continental, in the dining room)
Morning Coffee: 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM (2-course main meal, 12:45 PM on Sunday)
Afternoon Tea: 3:30 PM
upper: 6:00 PM (light meal: soup, bread, yoghurt, fruit, followed by tea/coffee)
Is the venue accessible for people with mobility limitations?
There is one ground floor bedroom available for those with accessibility needs. There are parking spaces close to the main house. The driveway is gravel, which may be difficult for some mobility aids. We recommend you contact the venue directly to confirm that your specific needs can be met.
What is included in the price?
Everything is covered in the price of the tickets: Three nights’ accommodation. All meals and refreshments. All training materials and sessions.
If I cancel will I get a full refund?
We know that life happens! If due to unforseen circumstances beyond your control you are no longer able to attend the retreat, PLEASE get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can work together to find someone who can take your place. If someone else can take your place you will get a refund less administrative and any costs already incurred specifically on your behalf, if there is no one to take your place we will be able to refund you less administrative costs, costs already incurred specifically on your behalf and the cost of your full board and accommodation.
Book Your Spot Now
Beloved and Entrusted Learning Retreat
Super Early Bird Discount- Offer ends on 31st of August 2026.
- Payment in full required by the 31st August to qualify.
Beloved and Entrusted Learning Retreat
Early Bird Discount- Offer ends on 31st of December 2026.
- Payment in full £540. Instalment plan available for total of £570 to be completed by 31st of December.