Seer
School

At the heart of this three-week summer school is the desire for participants to encounter the glory of God in the face of our Lord Jesus Christ and to know life in the Trinity experientially, through worship, learning and being in community together.

This extended retreat—three times longer than any other we offer—is designed for those in a season of transition. It provides an unhurried space to wait before the Lord and be refreshed in His love before stepping into a new chapter. This could include church leaders on sabbatical, recent university graduates, or anyone seeking to pause, listen, and discern God’s direction.

“The Lord’s breast: the knowledge of God. Whoever rests upon it will be a theologian.”

— St. Evagrius

We will dwell in the Holy Scriptures together, deepen our understanding of the church’s sacramental life, and grow in experiencing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, particularly the revelatory gifts of wisdom, knowledge, prophecy, and discernment of spirits.

Our days begin with Holy Communion, from which all our theological learning flows. Our life of worship shapes our life together. Following a morning lecture or prophetic exercise, there is time for private prayer and study. Afternoons provide space for both work and reflection as we engage contemplatively with the land at Greenwood.

Evenings bring opportunities for worship nights, film showings, and fireside chats, all woven into the rhythm of the school. Individual spiritual direction is available to students who desire it. Ample time is given for you to explore Greenwood Retreat’s seventy acres or venture further afield to enjoy the beauty of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula.

Previous participants feedback:

  • "I think the greatest gift I received through the Seer School was a renewed understanding of my belovedness. I was daily confronted by God's love for me in the Scriptures, through the teaching, prayer, and eucharist."

  • "My imagination was ignited with the possibilities of how God desires to meet us in the here and now through His Living Word, Living Power, and Living Church."

  • "Time and time again, I returned to the posture of walking with Jesus or sitting at his feet or laying upon his breast. These postures as seen in Scripture are not simply telling of my desire to draw close to God, but of his desire to draw close to me. He loves me and calls me into heavenly participation with him."

  • "I’m not being hyperbolic when I say that the Seer School provided some of the best discipleship I've received."

  • "I had several encounters with the Lord during the school that have transformed how I view my identity and my calling as a creative. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who desires to behold God and to understand more of what it means for God to behold you."

Seer School 2026

School Details:

29th August -19th September 2026

Greenwood, Ardnamurchan.

Leaders: Howard & Charlotte Espie.

Open to all ages 18 and older.

£1695 (which covers all shared accommodation, meals and tuition fees).