SAT
15
The Call of Beauty and Art of Transfiguration
‘And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory…’ - 2 Corinthians 3:18
This Quiet Day explores a literal and metaphorical ascent up a mountain, a journey of spiritual formation through aesthetic experience - and transformation thereafter. Using exercises found in creative practice and rooted in Christian theology of the desert fathers – this is a time to reflect upon journeys of change and transition, unlearning and ultimately expanding perception towards a truer light.
Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist and educator integrating textiles, fashion and poetry.
THU
We are excited to present our Art for Wellbeing series, designed to enhance your creativity through the beauty of nature!
Join us for a series of inspiring sessions where you will have the opportunity to explore your artistic talents! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature and improve their wellbeing through art.
THU
30
This retreat is about helping you to more habitually find a place of calm within you that has you able to be less reactive and more aware of your choices in life.
Run over 2 days for small groups of up to 8 people and facilitated by 2 experienced coaches. It will give you the opportunity to find real space in your life, to reconnect to what really matters to you and equip you with simple everyday practices that help you strengthen and maintain and inner peace and stillness in the face of whatever life throws at you.
Chris has been pioneering the use of retreats and other ‘deeper learning’ practices to help people grow through transition for over 25 years. He is a qualified leadership coach, counsellor and spiritual director and also founded the Crossroads Retreats Charity and the leadership development consultancy, Waverley Learning.
Karen specialises in individual and group approaches that are designed to keep up with the complexities of the world and intensity of change experienced today, where a deeper level of awareness is needed. She is a certified integral coach and mindfulness practitioner and is also Director of Leadership Coaching & Development at Waverley Learning.
SUN
02
We are excited to host The Chelsea Collective and Datehouse for a peaceful and beautiful day of music.
Enjoy the soothing sounds of Brahms, followed by opera and classics from stage and screen, performed by talented musicians. Let the music lift your spirits in our welcoming and intimate space.
Whether you love classical music or are new to it, this is a lovely chance to enjoy these timeless pieces in a special setting.
SUN
9
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
10
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2024. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
FRI
28
A residential retreat following a visit to the National Gallery
For centuries, art was one of the principal ways people learnt about Christianity, Bible stories, doctrine, and the practice of prayer. Most of us now experience it in a very different setting of public museums and art galleries. Can it once again form a part of our spiritual learning and life?
This retreat will include a visit to the National Gallery to take a contemplative look at some masterpieces of Christian art and consider how looking at particular artists' visions might challenge or refresh our sense of the familiar. We'll also consider how looking at paintings might play a part in our devotional and prayer life.
Elizabeth is Head of Adult Leaning at St Paul's Cathedral, running the Cathedral's theology and spiritual formation programme. An art historian by training, she worked for many years in museums and galleries in London before joining St Paul's Cathedral.
FRI
28
“Stand at the crossroads and look. Look for the ancient paths. Ask where the good way is and walk in it and you will find rest for your soul.”
Run over 2 days for small groups of up to 8 people and facilitated by 2 experienced coaches, this retreat provides a unique space for people at a crossroads in life to pause, step back and reflect on where they are, the questions they find themselves in, what they really want and how to take steps forward. The crossroads could be vocational, such as a career change, or relational, such as divorce or separation. It could be a significant interruption in life from a change of circumstances or health, or simply a sense of wanting something different from life.
SUN
30
You wake in my heart
An Advent retreat on letting go to God
with Christopher Chapman.
The season of Advent invites us to make room for God. As God awakes within, we begin to wake into the fullness of our being. In meeting our longing, we encounter the God who is always longing for us. Our emptiness becomes the place of God’s indwelling. Through the writings of the prophets, the work of poets across time and the wisdom of the spiritual guide John of the Cross we will explore this Advent awakening.
Christopher Chapman is an experienced spiritual director and retreat giver. He is an associate tutor at St. Augustine’s College of Theology and a guest director at St. Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre. His most recent book, Doorways to Hope: 40 days of spiritual wisdom, explores the landscape of hope in a challenging world.
SUN
7
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
8
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2024. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
7
Come along to our highly anticipated Christmas Market! In partnership with Urban Makers we'll have a selection of stalls.
We'll also have arts and crafts games for the families, alongside our Christmas tree sale and community carols for all to enjoy!
WED
17
Celebrate Christmas in the beautiful chapel of St Katharine’s with a concert featuring singers from The Spirituals Gospel Choir at St Katharine’s.
There will be a mix of traditional carols to sing together as well as Christmas songs.
The traditional Christmas readings will be heard as well as a Christmas message and prayers led by the Master of St Katharine’s. Roger Preece.
Tickets are available on a pay what you can basis.
We will also offer a drink and nibbles following the service.
SUN
11
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
12
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SAT
31
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal and spiritual development which combines ancient wisdom from the Christian tradition with insights from modern psychology. As well as introducing the Enneagram, the day will also shed light on how our different personalities colour our approaches to spirituality, prayer, and faith. It will be relevant both to Enneagram newcomers and those already familiar with the system.
Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest, author, and broadcaster. He is also a qualified teacher of the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition with over 20 years’ experience. He has taught it in churches, charitable organisations, and businesses, as well as using it as the basis for marriage preparation and couples counselling.
SUN
8
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
9
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
THU
26
'Ten things they never told me about the bible'
We are encouraged to read it, and when we do - for the first or umpteenth time - we realise that Moby Dick or Ulysses might be easier prospects. So what makes for an enjoyable engagement with the Holy Book, and how do we cope with all the bits that don't sound very Christian? This retreat will deal with the big picture and the worrisome details. Proof of bible knowledge or Scripture Union membership is not required.
SUN
8
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
9
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
12
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
13
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
10
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
11
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
7
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
8
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
12
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
13
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
9
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
10
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
13
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
14
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
11
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
12
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
8
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
9
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SUN
13
Come and enjoy our StaySunday offer which allows you to experience a full 24 hour residential retreat with our Open Reflective Days.
Stay in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
14
We are delighted to invite you to our Urban Oasis for our Open Reflective Days in 2026. These are our most popular retreats allowing you to have a personal quiet day to reflect and recharge away from the distractions of everyday life.
You may use this day as time to pray, do some life admin or maybe to finish that project you need to focus on. Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel.
Option to StaySunday
You can stay over on Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on Monday to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat experience.
Kindly note that places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below for more info on how to book.
SAT
21
Adrian Newman had to retire early a few years ago on health grounds. After spending the majority of his life in full-time ministry in the Church of England, most recently as a Dean and then a Bishop, he has spent the past few years reflecting deeply on what ‘retirement’ means and how this phase of life can be lived to the full. He writes about this quiet day:
In human terms, after a working life of ‘composing’ – making lots of things happen – retirement is an opportunity to de-compose in some crucial areas and discover that later life is fertile ground for the wild hope of a new human flourishing.
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