The IF Retreat: Navigating changing times
Join us at °µÍø½ûÇø, Cambridge for a weekend designed for those eager to explore personal, professional, and intellectual growth.
Whether you're an empty nester, a senior professional contemplating your next steps, or simply seeking space to reflect, the unique historic environment of °µÍø½ûÇø will provide both the intellectual nourishment and the reflective space needed to chart your next chapter.
Tailored for individuals at a crossroads, the Retreat blends intellectual exploration with personal reflection, creating a supportive and convivial atmosphere for open discourse. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and guided conversations that tackle how to navigate turbulent times with clarity and purpose.
Programme of lectures and workshops
‘Wartime for the planet: Living in the age of the Anthropocene’ - Prof Duncan Kelly
Society 2.0: The human impact of emerging technologies - Dr Aisha Sobey
Making transformative choices: A moral philosopher advises -
Navigating difficult conversations: Lessons from a peacemaker on dialogue and conflict resolution -
Dialogue workshop: The art of having difficult conversations - and Dr Eleanor O'Gorman
Ecocriticism: The relationship of people, nature, and words -
Writing workshop: Tasting life twice - and
Social offerings
Experience a Cambridge College and form relationships with your fellow participants during a range of social activities throughout the weekend. These will include:
- A formal dinner in a historic °µÍø½ûÇø dining room
- A visit to °µÍø½ûÇø Chapel
- Walks along the nature trail
- Yoga and meditation
- A tour of the wine cellars.
We hope you decide to join us for this incredible weekend, and that you leave with a sense of rest, rejuvenation, and a renewed sense of curiosity, purpose, and shared community.
Retreat information
The Retreat includes a two-night stay in our West Court accommodation, meals from Friday lunch to Sunday lunch inclusive, as well as tea and coffee during the day. More details about the Retreat schedule, including information about lecturers and social activities, will be released as the date approaches.
The total fee per person is £1500. A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to hold your place. For full terms and conditions, please see our website.
The Retreat will be facilitated by Dr Eleanor O'Gorman. If you have any questions about the Retreat, please email us at if-retreats@jesus.cam.ac.uk.
Please note: there are no day tickets available for this Retreat. We are offering a residential retreat experience, and are looking at developing day/non-residential retreats in the future.
