Poetry Retreat Day | Finding God in Poetry | Paul Hunt | 12 Mar 2027

Finding God in Poetry

“For we are God's "poem" (poema: in the original Greek) created in Christ Jesus.” 

— Ephesians 2:10

Join Paul Hunt at The Wellspring for a gentle day of poetry, prayer and reflection, discovering how words can help us slow down, notice the world around us and become more attentive to God.

Through the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, R. S. Thomas, Wendell Berry and George Herbert, we will explore wonder, stillness, waiting and the welcome of divine love.

No knowledge of poetry is needed — simply come ready to pause, listen and see a little more deeply.

Retreat areas will be available both indoors and out - weather permitting. Our spaces are communal and may be shared by others who are attending the day.

Numbers are limited to 15 to ensure a peaceful atmosphere, allowing personal space for reflection.

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Programme

10:00 - 10:30am: Start – Welcome/Registration/Hot drinks

10:30 - 11:30am: First Session — Slowing Down with the Poets.

11:30am – 11:40am: Short Break.

11:40am – 12:30pm: Second Session — Open to the world around through the eyes of Gerard Manley Hopkins.

12:30pm – 1:40pm: Lunch.

1:40pm – 2:30pm: Third Session — The wonder of life, seeing deeper through the eyes of R. S. Thomas.

2:30pm – 2:40pm: Short Break.

2:40pm – 3:30pm: Fourth Session — Coming into 'The Peace of Wild Things' (Wendell Berry) and 'The Meaning is In the Waiting (R. S. Thomas)

3:30pm – 4:00pm: End - Closing Fellowship with George Herbert's 'Love Bade Me Welcome' plus Hot Drinks & Cake

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About Your Event Leader

Paul Hunt is married to Diana, and last year celebrated 60 years in ordained ministry. He has been a mission partner overseas and in England for 23 years, more recently working in parishes in the Coventry diocese. He is now a member of the Chase Team ministry in Malvern and is also involved in mentoring and leading retreats.

About The Wellspring Ledbury

The Wellspring was founded by wardens, Joe and Cathy Silmon, in early 2023 as a non-denominational Christian retreat and events centre. Established to serve, support, and resource the Body of Christ primarily in the Malvern Hills and surrounding three counties areas, we organise and host public and private events, provide venue hire, plus rental of a residential, self-catering, retreat cottage.

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Venue Info

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