A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Chemin Neuf Community Storrington Priory
Contact Details
Contact Name:
Samar Al Andary
Email:
Telephone:
chemin-neuf.org.uk
Retreat Centre Description
The Chemin Neuf Community is an international Roman Catholic community with an ecumenical vocation and with members from many different Christina denominations. It was founded in France in 1973 and stems from charismatic renewal and Ignatian spirituality. The community offers a friendly welcome at The Priory on the edge of the South Downs. IGR’s on request according to availability. Unless specified otherwise, all retreats are led by members of Chemin Neuf. The community has a special mission (CANA) to couples and families. For one week in Summer couples can enjoy time together to pray, share and reflect while their children follow their own programme. The Priory with its chapel is also available for day events for up to 40 people.
Accommodation on Offer
11 twin rooms; 3 double; 7 single; one with bunk beds
Meeting room; large refectory, smaller rooms plus separate area for children if needed; small oratory; chapel
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2025 Events
February
15-16 - Valentine's weekend - A time with a talk, testimonies and time together for each couple followed by a celebratory dinner!
March
13 - Quiet day - A silent time with guided prayer. Accompaniment avaikable if required
23-28 - 5 days of guided retreat according to the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
May
9-11 - Hike and Seek - A two day retreat for nature lovers from 24-38 who seek God's beauty and love in the wonder of the scenery around us - Prayer, talks and walks!
June
5 - Quiet day - as above
Retreat Centre Location
School Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, UK RH20 4LN
2026 Events
February 2026
26 - Quiet day 10.00 - 3.30
A talk, times of prayer and light lunch provided.
14-15 Valentine's weekend
A time for couples to celebrate love and life, a time to give and forgive and to enjoy some special time together
March 2026
1-6 Sunday evng - Friday midday
Five days of guided retreat in silence according to the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
May 2026
1-3 Friday evening to Sunday
CANA Families Weekend
Share, play and pray as a couple and as a family
8-10 Friday evening to Sunday
Hike & Seek
For those ages 24-40 - Explore your faith and the South Downs!
14 - Quiet Day - see above
June 2026
19-21 Friday evening to Sunday
Weekend Summer Retreat.
A taste of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
The following events are likely but not yet confirmed - please check our website for details nearer the time:
November 2026
Quiet Day - as above
Advent Weekend Retreat
December 2026
Advent Online Retreat
Chemin Neuf Community Storrington Priory
School Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, UK RH20 4LN