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
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…
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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