In conjunction with the publishers of Every Day with Jesus, we're offering the chance to add retreat and reflection to your holiday.
Feature Weeks
Every week is a holiday week at Le Pas Opton. Check out these options to add something special to your holiday, from a spiritual retreat to a gathering of Board gamers.
At Spring half term we work with our partners YFC to create a full-on, action-packed family holiday! The team will be led by speaker Neil O'Boyle who heads up YFC in the UK. Specialist teams will lead youth, children's and all-age activities.
Half Term
28 May - 4 June
Straight after half term comes a week that welcomes pre-schoolers and their parents. Maybe some Grandparents too! The weather's not too hot, the prices more accessible and the whole area a little less busy than in high season.
This week is run in association with our friends at Care for the Family and we welcome their Faith in the Family networker Gareth Hillier as our speaker. More details below.
Toddler-friendly week
6 June - 13 June
This holiday week, organised in conjunction with Pete, Christine and Janneke from Count Everyone In, includes daily special worship sessions and activities for adults with learning disabilities. Count Everyone In guests have their own sessions each morning and join other guests for the evening meeting from 6-7pm. Pete, Christine and Janneke organise some special on-site activities through the week, too.
Count Everyone In
6 June - 13 June
The ever-popular creative holiday is back, in partnership with our friends from Saltmine. This unique holiday brings together art, photography, writing and drama - plus beaches, restaurants, chateaux, wine and cheese!
Creative Week
20 June - 27 June
This week our speaker is Rachel Jordan-Wolf from Hope Together. Rachel's looking forward to working with our worship leader, Gospel legend John Fisher with members of his award-winning IDMC Gospel Soul Choir. John and friends will be offering Gospel singing workshops and the week will include a highlight Gospel worship concert.
Guests young and old will have the chance to learn up close from highly experienced Gospel musicians and singers. Join the workshops and you'll also be able to join the concert choir at the weekend when more musicians will fly out from the UK to climax this special week.
Gospel Choir Holiday
22 August - 29 August
A fun, relaxing, sociable holiday geared particularly for adults. In 2022 for the first time we will be welcoming French guests, giving this holiday a real international flavour!
Houseparty
5 September - 12 September
A holiday in France playing board games with friendly people for a whole week.
Board Games Holiday
12 September - 19 September
A holiday week for motorcyclists to enjoy exploring the Vendée together.
Bikers holiday
19 September - 26 September
Speakers & worship leaders
Micha Jazz![Micha Jazz]()
Micha is Guardian of St. Cuthbert's Oratory, a home of prayer, reflection and retreat. A qualified spiritual director, spiritual coach and retreat leader, he is the writer of the popular daily Bible reading notes Every Day with Jesus.
“Over the past few years my wife Jayne and I have enabled many people to find new rhythms, greater depth and fresh life in their relationship with God” says Micha. “We’re excited and looking forward to sharing with guests at Le Pas Opton in its unique holiday environment.”
Neil O'Boyle![Neil O Boyle]()
Neil is National Director of British Youth for Christ. He is passionate about evangelism and has a wealth of experience in visionary leadership and team building, innovation and communication, as well as knowledge and understanding of missiology, culture and religious diversity.
And if all that sounds a bit confusing, you can be sure Neil's a great communicator who builds natural rapport with young and old alike!
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Gareth Hillier![Gareth Hillier 4 amended]()
Gareth, often known as Gaz, is the Faith in the Family Networker at Care for the Family. He is a church leader with a passion for equipping churches and parents to build and inspire faith in the home as well as reach and impact the communities around them. Gaz is a passionate, sport-loving Welshman married to Lois and they have two young children. As a family they love to travel and go on adventures – the next one will be in France in June!
Luke Bacon![Luke Bacon]()
Luke is a London based singer, songwriter and worship leader. His journey has seen him live in five countries, spending many years in Botswana before settling in the UK in his teens. As well as writing and performing his own music, Luke is passionate about leading worship and has been involved in leading at churches, events and festivals across the UK and Europe.
Gareth Hillier![Gareth Hillier 4 amended]()
Gareth, often known as Gaz, is the Faith in the Family Networker at Care for the Family. He is a church leader with a passion for equipping churches and parents to build and inspire faith in the home as well as reach and impact the communities around them. Gaz is a passionate, sport-loving Welshman married to Lois and they have two young children. As a family they love to travel and go on adventures – the next one will be in France in June!
Luke Bacon![Luke Bacon]()
Luke is a London based singer, songwriter and worship leader. His journey has seen him live in five countries, spending many years in Botswana before settling in the UK in his teens. As well as writing and performing his own music, Luke is passionate about leading worship and has been involved in leading at churches, events and festivals across the UK and Europe.
Rachael Orrell![Rachael Orrell]()
Rachael is CEO of Saltmine Theatre Company. She has also been a speaker at Spring Harvest for many years. Passionate about the Bible, creative communication and building God's church, she's been a regular favourite at LPO for many years.
Dave Stephenson![Dave Stephenson]()
Dave leads one of the congregations of Rising Brook Church in Stafford – the church led by regular Spring Harvest speaker Martin Young. He studied music and worship at Nexus Academy and music production at Staffordshire University.
Rachel Jordan-Wolf![Rachel Jordan1 300x300]()
Rachel is Chief Executive of Hope Together, a catalyst bringing churches together to transform their communities. She was previously an advisor on evangelism to the Archbishop of Canterbury. She has a PhD in church history, and has worked amongst prostitutes and drug addicts in Amsterdam’s red light district.
John Fisher![John fisher]()
John Fisher played drums for Chaka Khan, Mica Paris, Denise Williams and London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) before starting IDMC Gospel Choir. IDMC celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019 with a 30-date international tour.
Steeped in Gospel music from an early age, John has worked with LCGC’s Basil Meade and Karen Gibson of Kingdom Choir, now famous for their part in the 2018 Royal Wedding.
John’s schools project We sing, U sing has helped thousands of young people to learn and experience Gospel music for themselves – including spectacular finale concerts with the IDMC choir and band. His teaching experience, musical genius and above all his love for Jesus Christ blend together as he leads and inspires.
IDMC![Gospel week 4]()
IDMC includes up to 25 members from various Christian backgrounds plus a small group of professional musicians. They have amassed nine albums including one recorded at Le Pas Opton in 2012.
The choir were finalists in BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year in 2018 when they also won Premier Radio’s Gospel Choir of the Year and an Urban Music Award for Best Gospel Act 2018.
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Chris Sinkinson![Chris sinkinson]()
When he’s not lecturing at Moorlands College or doing an archaeological dig in Gallilee, Dr Chris Sinkinson may be found playing board games.
He has written various books and articles, and also speaks at churches and events and on radio, around the UK and beyond.
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Mike & Sandy Fitton![Mike and Sandy Fitton bikers]()
Mike is UK National Chairman of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He and Sandy travel across the UK and beyond, often by motorbike of course, speaking at bikers gatherings and churches.
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