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
A day to stop - to rest - to relax - to explore different rhythms of living your life. There will be space for personal reflections and prayers as well as times together using creative media. This day is led in the Christian tradition but is open to anyone of faith or no faith. Anthea Wratten - along with her husband Paul, leads River Church Marlow. Anthea is also a therapist working in private practice and as such brings a…
An opportunity of space for quiet and reflection in preparation for the journey through the season of Advent. An offering of various resources to enter into the mystery and wonder of the coming of the Christchild. The Revd Robert Pestell (Vice-chair to the Trustees of the Sue Ryder Prayer Fellowship and Chaplain at the Sue Ryder, Leckhampton Court Hospice ) - recently celebrated 25 years as an Anglican Priest having been a parish priest for most of that time. For…
'In the first centuries the Church had a beautiful custom of praying seven great prayers calling afresh on Christ to come, calling him by the mysterious titles he has in Isaiah, calling to him; O Wisdom! O Root! O Key! O Light! come to us! In the course of this retreat we will reflect on these seven wonderful prayers, approaching each one through the medium of a sonnet written in response to it. The Revd Dr Malcolm Guite (Chaplain of…
Open to all who enjoy celebrating Christmas in song. If you play a musical instrument, please let us know and bring it with you. There will be traditional carols as well as modern Christmas songs. Whilst learning some new songs, there will also be time during the day for reflection. We will end our time together with worship in the Chapel. The day also includes a lovely St Katharine’s Christmas lunch! Stewart and Gill McCredie moved to St Katharine’s in…
“ 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
“ Thank you for a wonderful stay. It was perfect. The memorial garden is wonderful and so good to have time to sit and appreciate the atmosphere. ”
Rosemary