Going Beyond: UK Gathering 2027
Led by Janet Robbins.
Going Beyond: In search of meaning, beyond words, beyond mindfulness, beyond meditation, to a place of homecoming, connection and belonging.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th June 2027
Highgate House, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8NN
A Residential Gathering hosted by WCCM in the UK.
Overview
In a world that often feels busy, fragmented and disconnected, there is a longing for meaning, connection and a deeper sense of belonging. What does it mean to go beyond the familiar, beyond words, beyond mindfulness and even beyond meditation, towards a place of stillness, homecoming and connection?
This residential weekend invites you to explore the theme of Going Beyond through shared practice, reflection and conversation, offering space to reconnect with yourself, others and the deeper meaning of life in a welcoming and supportive community.
What to Expect
Together, we will explore the theme of Going Beyond through a rich and nourishing programme that includes:
• Talks from Janet Robbins on the theme of Going Beyond
• Daily Meditation sessions
• Chanting
• Mindful movement practices
• A variety of workshops
• Contemplative Eucharist
• Social time and space to connect with others
• Time for rest, reflection, and relaxed conversation
What’s Included
Your booking includes:
• Ensuite accommodation
• All meals and refreshments
• All talks, workshops, and activities
Who is this for?
Open to everyone – whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice. This is a gentle and accessible space to begin or deepen your journey in a supportive environment.
About the Leader
Our gathering will be led by Janet Robbins.
Janet is a mentor and spiritual companion. She regularly leads international retreats on behalf of WCCM and supports our International community in a number of leadership roles, but she has this to say about the most important aspect of her life,
“I am a meditator and a Benedictine Oblate within WCCM. Like all members of our community, I am a beginner and have been a beginner for over 20 years. Each day, twice daily, I “turn up” to meditate and each day I begin again. There are no “experts” or “masters”. It is good to know that!
When we meditate, we know we can come home to the person God already knows us to be. It is the gift. But we cannot look for it and we cannot make anything happen. It just happens. It is mysterious, beyond words.
So when we are together, we come together as one with The One and it is enough. As John Main constantly reminds us in his written and spoken words, it is simple, but it is not easy. It is work, it is The Work.
I hope when we meet, we can offer each other a place and space to be just Be, to rest in that place of oneness.
I look forward to BEing with you.”
Our weekend will be held at Highgate House Conference Centre, set in the peaceful Northamptonshire countryside – an ideal setting to slow down and reconnect.
During your stay, you can expect comfortable ensuite accommodation, nourishing freshly prepared meals, and refreshments available throughout the day. The venue offers quiet spaces for rest and reflection, as well as welcoming communal areas to gather, talk, and build connections with others.
There are also gardens and outdoor spaces to enjoy, providing a natural environment that supports the rhythm of meditation, prayer, and gentle activity across the weekend.
🔗https://www.cct.org.uk/highgate-house/highgate-house-conference-centre
Enquiries & Weekend off-site/Day tickets
For general enquiries and those wishing to enquire about weekend off-site or day tickets, please contact: uk@wccm.org
Bursaries
For bursary information, please contact: uk@wccm.org