OUR 2023 RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

During this week our prayers are that you will receive Father’s Love and come to know your place as God's son/daughter.

The week is a mix of teaching, music and worship, as well as meditations provided and led by the team. Soaking is also a feature of our days and this will be explained in more detail during our time together. The idea is to provide time and space to encounter the love that we speak of.

The week is not a counselling week; we are not counsellors. The retreat aims to provide a foundation in the Biblical revelation of God as your Father and create time and space for you to encounter and experience this love.

The retreat will be led by John MacDonald with the Father's Love (Scotland) team. The retreat sessions will be taught in English. Unfortunately, there will be no translators available.

Teaching topics include The Heart of the Father, Forgiveness from the Heart, Being a Son, God's Heart of Nurture, The Nature of Love, The Father Revealed and more. The sessions will include Bible teaching, Bible-rooted Christian meditation/soaking times, prayer ministry and communal life. 

PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOU ARE BRINGING CHILDREN YOU WILL NEED TO ENSURE SOMEONE WILL BE CARING FOR THEM TO AVOID DISTRACTING YOU TOO MUCH DURING THE SESSIONS, AS THERE IS NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. 

A copy of John MacDonald's book Loved to Life. Audio recordings of all sessions will be made available for download.

Jesus had the heart of a son to his Father as he lived in the love of the Father. John's Gospel tells us that everything that He said and did was what He saw and heard His Father doing. Jesus invites us to enter that world as brothers and sisters of Him. As we open our hearts, Father pours His love into them through the Holy Spirit. True and lasting change can occur in a heart transformed by His love.

Each day there will be sessions in the morning, afternoon and evening and you will need to attend all of these to obtain the full benefit of the retreat. Unlike a conference, where you can pick and choose which sessions you attend, we see the retreat as one long session punctuated by meals and sleep. During the retreat, we believe you will make many lifelong friendships.

A RESOURCES TABLE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR BOOK/CD PURCHASES

Should participants cancel their booking a refund can be made, though the deposit will be retained by Father's Love (Scotland).

Accommodation is a mix of twin, triple, and quad rooms almost all with ensuite. One of the triple rooms is equipped for use by disabled guests and there is a lift for disabled access to the first floor. Bed Linen is provided but towels are not. 

The Dining Room facility has been designed to cater for you during your stay with us, providing the meals your group requires with hot and cold buffet-style meals. Our experienced staff will discuss with you what your needs are and plan and prepare an extensive array of traditional dishes for all your guests to enjoy. The food is delicious and complimented by home baking for break times.

The grounds provide space to wander, play a game of putting, or just relax under the trees. The house has free guest wi-fi and plenty of space to relax, chat with others or curl up and read.

In the surrounding area, there is a supermarket close by as well as historical and tourist sites in Stirling (including a Safari Park) and the Kelpies at Falkirk. The immediate surroundings of Carronvale House include beautiful river walks or runs and peaceful countryside to enjoy.