Sacred Retreat 2024

“Verily, it is in the remembrance of Allah the hearts find tranquility” [Al-Raʿd, 28]

Amidst the turbulence and bustle of our daily lives, the tranquil hearts retreat offers the opportunity to reconnect with the Divine in the presence of the men of God to find tranqulity and peace once again.

TEACHERS

Shaykh Ismail al-Kurdi (Jordan)

Dr Murad al-Rafaʿī (Jordan)

Sidi Abdul-Rahman al-Kurdi (Jordan)

Siddiq Mitha

VENUE & ACCOMODATION

The retreat will be held at Garth Barns and Country House which is set in 200 acres of pristine countryside in the heart of Wales. The estate comprises of three buildings, the Hafod Barn, the Ty Nant Barn and Garth Country House. Together the site offers 18 bedrooms in total, of which 16 are ensuite, with fully-equipped kitchens and an abundance of living space in each. There is also a gym, sauna, fire pit, private boating lake and so much more to explore on site. The venue offers magnificent countryside views, luxury accommodation, large gardens and woods, direct access to fantastic walking opportunities and outstanding facilities.

All residents will be housed in any one of the three properties on site. There are a mixture of single sharing, double and family rooms, which will be allocated after a registration form is received on a first come first serve basis. There is limited space at this retreat and so we advise that you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Address

Garth Barns & Country House, Garth Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NN

ACTIVITIES & ITINERARY

A full itinerary will be provided when you arrive at the retreat however attendees will have the chance to participate in spirituality classes with Shaykh Ismail, attend gatherings of remembrance, pray in congregation, recite litanies together at specific times and have the opportunity to socialise and spend time with Shaykh Ismail and the other guests We also intend to have an archery session and a BBQ.

DATES & FEES

Dates

From Saturday 3rd August (2pm) till Tuesday 6th August (10am)

Fees

Adults and over 12’s : £260

Children 8 to 12 : 100

Children 4 to 7 : 60

Children under 4 : Free

Prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is limited capacity at the retreat so we cannot guarantee the acceptance of all applications.

Places will be allocated after completing registration and payment on a first come first serve basis.

MENU

A variety of freshly cooked meals on site.

CHILDREN

There are limited spaces for family applications with children. We have separate activities planned for children who are in attendance free of charge including arts & crafts, forest school, Childrens mawlids, archery and more!

APPLY

To apply for the retreat:

  1. Fill in the following registration form: https://forms.gle/ipV4ZnwZBXrVLDAN8

  2. If your application is successful, the admissions team will contact you with payment details to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. The deposit must be paid within 5 days from the date of the invoice.

  3. Once, the deposit has been paid you will be sent with a conformation email to let you know that your place has been secured.

  4. Full payment must be paid at least 14 days prior to the start of the retreat. Otherwise, your spot will be allocated to someone else on the waiting list.

If there are no places left, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list and if a place opens, they will get first opportunity to attend the retreat. If you are coming from abroad, then please make sure you have arranged visas and other travel arrangements before paying your deposit.

For further information regarding the retreat please contact: info@saeedinstitute.org

 FAQs

  • We do not recommend that retreat attendees come for less than the three days. We require attendees to try their utmost best to stay for the whole retreat.

  • No. There is no online option.

  • Yes, there is a possibility if the retreat is fully booked that we could accommodate some attendees to stay off site. However, you will need to get in touch with the admissions team to get permission to do this.

  • 18 years

  • No, unfortunately not.