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Even Sparrows Retreats
c/o Marygate House, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2SD, UK
07594 592684
Rooms
Our rooming information refers only to Marygate House: 6 bedrooms with toilet and shower rooms for upto 12 people. See the website for Kilmalieu for details of their accommodation and facilities.
Notes
Even Sparrows run unusual Christian retreats that involve quiet Celtic-style worship, reflections on birds in the Bible and guided birdwatching walks. They appeal to people with any interest in birds - people new to birdwatching, relative beginners or keen birdwatchers. In 2026 our retreats will be taking place on Holy Island and the Scottish highlands retreat centre at Kilmalieu near Fort William. Check our regularly updated website for our full 2026 programme and for our monthly articles.
Contact
Mark Winter, Retreats Organiser
2026 Events
APRIL
Monday 27 April - Friday 1 May. Look at the Scottish birds in spring. Based at Kilmalieu (see their website for details: www.abernethy.org.uk/kilmalieu)
MAY
Friday 29 May - Monday 1 June. Look at the birds on Holy Island. Based at Marygate House.
SEPTEMBER
Friday 4 - Monday 7 September. Look at the birds on Holy Island in early autumn. Based at Marygate House.
Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October. Look at the Scottish birds in autumn. Based at Kilmalieu (see their website for details: www.abernethy.org.uk/kilmalieu)
OCTOBER
Friday 23 - Monday 26 October. Look at the birds on Holy Island in autumn. Based at Marygate House.
NOVEMBER
Friday 6 - Monday 9 November. Look at the birds on Holy Island in late autumn. Based at Marygate House.