About Us

What is it all about?

Time Out Project is a youth pastoral center, set in the countryside about four miles from Kendal.

We offer young people retreat experiences, allowing opportunities for self discovery.

Through games, activities, reflections and prayer experiences, young people are challenged to look at their values and beliefs.

We also enable them to recognize and celebrate their own and each other 's individuality and potential!!

Everyone needs time out to escape from the pressures of life and the "Time Out Project" gives people (the young and the not-so-young!) the space to reflect in a relaxed atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, where each person is welcomed and appreciated for who they are.

History

In 1971, Brettargh Holt was bought by the Salesian Sisters and in the early 1980's, it became a Youth Pastoral Retreat Center, with particular emphasis on the young.

Over the years, the sisters have adapted their programes and style of working to the needs of those who visit the center.

The project has been able to develop effectively with the help of the wider Salesian Family and the community sorrounding . In 2002 the Time Out Project became a registered charity.

Check out what the young people have to say about us...

"If mass was always like it was at Bretta, I'd go every week."

"Got to know people I didn't know a bit better."

"Really loved hanging around with the team; Rachel, Jozef, Clare, Emily, Heather and Alana. Gonna miss you girls!"

"Great leaders."

And not forgetting what the staff think about us...

"Fantastic comfy surroundings. Very relaxed and secure environment...all children enjoyed a fantastic wonderful day. Many, many thanks."