Through Holy Week and leading up to Easter weekend, we have organised 3 led Quiet Days followed by a day for you to come and ‘Be Still’. We invite you to book on to one or more of these days. We also offer the opportunity to book in residentially and make a Holy Week Retreat out of 2 or more of these days. Each of the following have their own event with more detail within this calendar; Monday 6th…
We begin Holy Week in Bethany, at the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, Companions of our Lord. You will be invited to explore and reflect on each of these characters and their relationships with Jesus, as a way of deepening your own relationship with him. There will be some input, some discussion, and some quiet – with suggestions on how to use the quiet times. Creative materials will be provided for those who wish to respond in this way. The…
A time to reflect on the mystery of Christ in our dying and rising, using scripture and symbols and prayer. Shirley Taylor (Chair of the Catholic Spirituality Network) - is a chaplain in education, Ignatian director and psychotherapist, who enjoys gardening, walking and photography. Cost: £35 to include lunch and refreshments Click here to download a 2020 Booking Form
On the Wednesday of Holy Week, we will pause and reflect on the story traditionally told on this day - Luke 7:36-50 - the woman who anointed Jesus. How do we approach the most difficult of times? There will be space for personal prayer and reflection as well as time to meet together and share thoughts and ideas. Anthea Wratten - along with her husband Paul, leads River Church Marlow. Anthea is also a therapist working in private practice and…
An opportunity to relax in a day of stillness - reflecting on Holy Week and Easter weekend. This is not a led day. Midday prayers will be said at 12:00pm – open to all. Cost: £30 to include lunch and refreshments Click here to download a 2020 Booking Form
In this retreat we’ll be spiritually refreshed as we reflect upon four themes: “Water Cleansing the Soul”, “A thirst for God”, “Water Refreshing the Soul” and “The Well-watered Garden.” Times for rest, reflection, private prayer and walks in the beautiful grounds will be plentiful. Dr Robyn Wrigley-Carr (Senior Lecturer in Theology and Spirituality at Alphacrucis College, Sydney, Australia) - leads spiritual retreats in both the UK and Australia. She is the editor of Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book (2018) and wrote…
Exploring the story of your life and discerning your personal vocation. A day for you to reflect on the journey thus far and space to attend to God’s presence and call. The Revd Linda Smith (Area Dean for Henley, Team Vicar for Woodcote) - is an Anglican parish priest and an experienced spiritual director working in South Oxfordshire. Cost: £35 to include lunch and refreshments Click here to download a 2020 Booking Form
An opportunity to explore the Divine and Nature and your own Creativity through contemplation, colourful prayer and poetry influenced by Hildegard of Bingen, Ignatius of Loyola and Francis of Assisi. Jane Franklin (Retreat leader and member of the Community of Spiritual Directors) - is a voyager with the Celtic Community of Aidan and Hilda. She has long experience of using creativity and knows from her own experience that creativity is more about having fun than being perfect. Cost: £185 ensuite…
The joy of listening to God and experiencing His love through the music and teaching of Marilyn and Tracy. Come and join them for a week mixed with fun, fellowship, teaching, worship and the opportunity for personal prayer ministry. MBM is an itinerant ministry of music, teaching and prayer. In the early 1980’s Marilyn released albums which drew people into God’s healing presence, soon realising the tremendous potential to touch people’s lives. In 1986 Marilyn was joined by Tracy, whose gifts…
A quiet day reflecting on the story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well with the Retreat Association Icon. Reflecting on the bible story and what it means for us today. Alison MacTier (Executive Director of the Retreat Association) - with experience in leading quiet days. She is passionate about the value of retreats, quiet days and contemplative prayer. Cost: £35 to include lunch and refreshments Click here to download a 2020 Booking Form
“ Thank you for a wonderful afternoon tea. ”
Oasis, Christ Church - Jul 2018
“ Thank you for having us! Great stay, lovely garden and helpful staff. See you again next year. ”
Vacation Project, Lincoln College Oxford - Aug 2018
“ The success of the weekend was helped ... by the quality of the accommodation ... the generous provision of our food but perhaps most of all the staff ”
Bereaved dads' weekend Nov 2018
“ This has been a wonderful caring time. Thank you St Katharine's staff team. ”
NW & JT, Marlow - Oct 2018
“ Thank you so much for everything that you and your team did for our family yesterday. Everything went so smoothly and everyone said what a wonderful venue St Katharine's was both in terms of food and venue. Your team were absolutely outstanding and made the day very easy for us. ”
CM - Feb 2020