A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Retreat Centre Description
Poiema is a Christian Community offering a welcoming and hospitable environment within beautiful surroundings, holding space for visitors to encounter God, as they take time away from the demands of daily life to reflect and pray. We are located in the village of Loweswater, in the heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site.
Accommodation on Offer
Our residential retreats are full-board accommodation and we have three guest bedrooms available, one single room and two with twin beds. All our rooms are available for single occupancy. Bed linen and towels are provided, and facilities for making tea and coffee are available in each room. There is shared use of a bathroom and shower room.
Guests have use of a comfortable lounge, dining room, chapel and garden. Art resources and a small library of books are available. Lakes and mountains (or fells) are a short walk from the house for those who like to venture further afield, and guidance and a selection of resources are available for walks.
At the heart of the Community & Retreat House’s life is our daily rhythm of prayer, meeting three times a day in the Chapel. We warmly invite our guests to join with us for these times.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2025 Events
Retreat Centre Location
The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK
2026 Events
Residential Retreat
Monday, 5 January – Friday, 9 January
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 19 January – Friday, 23 January
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 26 January – Friday, 30 January
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 16 February – Friday, 20 February
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 2 March – Friday, 6 March
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Silent IGR
Monday, 9 March – Friday, 13 March
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A silent individually guided retreat is an opportunity for a period of deeper listening to God. A spiritual director will be available to accompany you on your retreat, meeting with you daily to help you reflect on your relationship with God. Guests are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Easter Retreat
Thursday, 2 April – Monday 6 April
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Lent & Easter
Description:
Join with the Community as we journey through Holy Week and Easter, remembering Jesus’s suffering, death and resurrection. Beginning on the evening of Maundy Thursday, our retreat will offer daily opportunities to join with others, as well as time alone, as we reflect and pray. Guests are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 20 April – Friday, 24 April
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 27 April – Friday, 1 May
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Weekend IGR
Friday, 8 May – Sunday, 10 May
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Individually Guided retreat
Description:
An individually guided retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 18 May – Friday, 22 May
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Wednesday, 3 June – Sunday, 7 June
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 15 June – Friday, 19 June
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 22 June – Friday, 26 June
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 29 June – Friday, 3 July
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 13 July – Friday, 17 July
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 20 July – Friday, 24 July
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Buttermere Camino Retreat
Friday, 31 July – Sunday, 2 August
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Pilgrimage
Description: Join with fellow pilgrims in walking the beautiful 11-mile route between the churches of Lorton, Loweswater and Buttermere on Saturday 1st August. The weekend will include time together and alone as we explore the theme of pilgrimage. More information at: https://www.poiema.community/retreats/buttermere-camino-residential-retreat/
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Silent IGR
Monday, 10 August – Friday, 14 August
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A silent individually guided retreat is an opportunity for a period of deeper listening to God. A spiritual director will be available to accompany you on your retreat, meeting with you daily to help you reflect on your relationship with God. Guests are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 17 August – Friday, 21 August
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Weekend IGR
Friday, 28 August – Sunday, 30 August
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: Individually Guided retreat
Description:
An individually guided retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 21 September – Friday, 25 September
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 28 September – Friday, 2 October
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 12 October – Friday, 16 October
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 19 October – Friday, 23 October
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 9 November – Friday, 13 November
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 16 November – Friday, 20 November
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 30 November – Friday, 4 December
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Residential Retreat
Monday, 7 December – Friday, 11 December
Poiema Community & Retreat House, The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cumbria CA13 0RU
Categories: General retreat/Quiet Day / Individually Guided retreat
Description:
A retreat with the Community, located in the heart of the idyllic Lake District. Guests are welcome to come for an individually guided retreat (IGR) or for a self-guided retreat, and are warmly invited to join the Community in its daily rhythm of prayer.
Venue: Poiema Community & Retreat House
Phone: 07474 319338 Email: info@poiema.org.uk Website: https://www.poiema.community
Poiema Community & Retreat House
The Vicarage, Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU, UK