Sweetness of Faith
New Muslims Retreat 2027
Take a little time to slow down, nourish your soul and connect with others. Join us for three days in the beautiful Peak District, praying, learning and reflecting together, enjoying the beauty of nature, and gathering over hearty home-cooked meals.
The retreat is for converts to Islam, new Muslims, people who are not Muslim and are exploring Islam, and spouses of converts.
- Daily classes and discussions with Bilal Brown and Imran Rahim
- Prayers in congregation
- Remembrance and reflection
- Nature walk
- Poetry night
- Home-cooked halal meals
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Luxury farmhouse accommodation
Places are limited. Register using the registration form and pay £380 to secure your place. Places are confirmed in the order payments are received.
Dates: Friday 26th to Sunday 28th March 2027
Arrival: Friday 26th March at 5:30pm
Departure: Sunday 28th March at 4pm
Cost: £380 per person (shared occupancy), paid in full when you register. This includes accommodation, meals, classes and the nature walk.
All payments are non-refundable.
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additional information
Location
We will be staying at Lapwing Barns, a luxury farmhouse retreat in Longnor. Longnor is a beautiful little Peak District village in the Staffordshire countryside, on a high ridge between Buxton and Hartington.
Travel
You are responsible for arranging your own travel to and from the venue. There are 15 parking spaces, so we encourage you to car share wherever possible.
For directions, please see the venue location page.
Payment
The retreat costs £380 per person for shared occupancy, with up to 4 people sharing an en-suite room. This includes accommodation, home-cooked halal meals, classes and the nature walk.
Payment is taken in full when you register, by card or PayPal, and your place is confirmed once your payment has gone through. We are unable to offer payment in instalments.
We are a charity aiming to provide affordable, quality retreats, so our retreats are priced at a loss and we are unable to offer discounts.
Venue
We will eat, pray and hold our classes together in the main communal areas, and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space for quiet time away from the group.
Rooms are either double or triple shared.
The venue has a wood-fired hot tub, so bring your swimwear. Our meals are home-cooked and halal, and we can cater for dietary requirements; just let us know when you register.
There are 2 electric vehicle charging points on site.
Who the retreat is for
The retreat is for converts to Islam, new Muslims, people who are not Muslim and are exploring Islam, and spouses of converts. Spouses who were born into a Muslim family are very welcome, as we believe couples benefit from the experience and the learning together.
Everyone attending needs to register, so if you are coming as a couple, please fill in the form once each.
Children
The retreat is for adults only, so we are unable to cater for children.
Cancellation
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the retreat for any reason, you will receive a full refund or a transfer to another retreat. We are not able to cover travel costs or any other expenses incurred as a result of a cancellation.
If you cancel for any reason, we cannot guarantee a refund. We encourage you to try to find someone to take your place, and if we have a waiting list, we will offer your place to others.