"Brian Draper has an extraordinary gift for providing nourishment for the soul." Clare Balding


Welcome! Autumn's Here!
Thank you for visiting. Throughout the turning seasons, I love to make space to connect soulfully and creatively with life and faith. My work flows from a contemplative Christian spirituality.
I'm inspired by Cynthia Bourgeault to try to cultivate a 'deeply attuned mystical heart, anchored in a fierce, conscious presence' as I go. It's always work in progress, but I know it's better together - so please do join me for any series or events throughout the year!
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Fall and Rise: Autumn 2025 Email Series!
I’m thrilled to say I’m running my autumn mini email series again this year - from Sept 29 to Oct 3. You can now find more details here, as well as sign up and make a donation. I hope you'll join me for a special week of reconnection!
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Sept to October dates
On Saturday Sept 20 I’m leading an autumn-themed quiet day at the Royal Society of St Katharine. More details here.
I’m a contributor this year to RFSK’s on-line ‘National Retreat Week’, which runs from Sept 22-27. There’ll be a rich compendium of resources on offer - more details from RFSK here.
I’m presenting Thought for the Day on Sat Sept 27 on BBC Radio 4.
From October 6-10, I’m in south Devon to lead an autumn themed week at the lovely Sheldon Retreat Centre titled ‘Real and Colourful, Fruitful and Whole’. It’ll be similar in content to the autumnal week I led at Lee Abbey last October, but it’ll be a silent retreat this time. Details here.
And on Oct 23 I’m back in Riddlesworth, Norfolk, for a labyrinth retreat day called 'Dynamic Rest and Holy Zest!'. Final details tbc, but save the date if you’re in the area and check back here in the next few weeks!