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All of us live in time, and cannot escape it. So how do we make use of it? How do we measure it? How do we relate it to the eternal life which Christians talk about so easily and so often? During our retreat there will be a series of short addresses to help us think about these questions.
The retreat will take a similar format to the retreats previously run by the Creative Arts Retreat Movement (CARM) and is designed to combine experience of creative art with opportunities to deepen your spiritual life. This is a retreat for all levels of ability.
Each day begins and ends with worship, and there is opportunity to seek spiritual counsel. There will be some input and help available for your artwork but also lots of free time for painting and reflection.
This retreat will start after Lunch on Wednesday 5th finishing after lunch on Sunday 9th July 2023.
To book your place or request further details, please email: office@srpf.org.uk or call the office on 01494 881037.
Chaplain: Revd Canon Roger Clifton
Roger began life as a chartered accountant, and then spent forty years in Anglican parish ministry, before retiring to Bath. His interests include painting, cycling and mountain walking. He has long experience of leading creative retreats.
Tutor: Martin Cottam
Martin Cottam studied Illustration at art college and subsequently set about establishing his career as a struggling artist. He taught illustration and drawing at two different art colleges for a number of years and has over twenty years of experience as a (hopefully) friendly and encouraging art tutor on prayer & painting retreats. He now lives in Norwich where he continues to enjoy such pursuits as walking in the woods, looking, listening to music, trying to play the organ, and being a struggling artist.
To book your place please or request further details, please email: office@srpf.org.uk or call the office on 01494 881037.
“ 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
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. Please convey my thanks to all who were involved. May God bless you all ”
J.K. London 2022
“ Stunning house and gardens both are beautifully cared for. Staff were wonderful and vegan food was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful day. ”
Melissa - Sept 2022
“ Just a short note of thanks for my wonderful day at St. Katherine's yesterday. It was such a fruitful and blessed time with God. Please pass on my thanks for the warmth of the welcome. I look forward to booking another day with you in the future and will be in touch then. ”
Sheila - April 2022
“ I just wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful retreat weekend. Everything was just lovely - the location, the accommodation and the food. It was a truly refreshing time and having everything arranged so perfectly meant that there were no distractions to relaxing and hearing from God ”
Rachel - April 2022
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. ”
Jenny - March 2022
“ Many thanks to all those who made our retreat such a success. Peaceful surroundings with ideal facilities and great hospitality made for a memorable time. ”
VW - Nov 22
“ We had a marvellous time last week. The house is so clean and tidy and beautifully supportive of quiet yet productive prayer. It is a credit to you all. ”
LD - Nov 22
“ I was with you today for the Deanery Retreat Day and it was so lovely to be there, and we were so well looked after – thank you so much! ”
JD - Nov 22
“ It was a WONDERFUL venue and we very much enjoyed meeting you, and were blessed by the amazing hospitality by you and your team. Thank you so much. ”
DH - Dec 2022
“ Please pass on my thanks and appreciation for my two day stay last week. The meals were all great and my stay was a real help to me and I hope to be coming back again in the next few months. ”
TP - Feb 2023
“ Thanks for letting us use St Katherine's this last couple of days. We had a lovely time and were very well looked after. The ladies really loved being there and felt very much that they had got away from the stresses of everyday life. ”
RM - March 2023
“ Thank you for a super day on Saturday. There has only been positive feedback from everyone. We were well looked after by your catering team. The Prayer Room worked well - and the sun came out in the afternoon, so the team up top also doing marvellous work. ”
LW - March 2023
“ A huge thanks for a WONDERFUL time at our men's weekend away. ”
SB - March 2023
“ We had a wonderful day in so many ways. Loved the food and the setting, the sense of space and peace there is so tangible. ”
SW - May 2023