Our Chapel lends itself to training days, workshops and meetings. Up to 60 people can be seated in rows or at circular tables and our catering staff will be happy to cater for your event.
As well as the Chapel, other rooms can be hired for meetings and your guests are welcome to stay overnight. We can tailor meals to suit your requirements and most dietary requirements can be met. Unlimited tea and coffee are included. We do not have an alcohol license but you are welcome to provide your own alcoholic drinks.
We have ample car parking on site. Guests coming by train can take a taxi from High Wycombe, Marlow or Henley-on-Thames. We are approximately 35 minutes drive from Heathrow Airport and taxis can be booked by prior arrangement.
For 2023 we have put together a programme of led Retreats and Quiet Days.
Please follow this link for more details…Retreats & Quiet Days 2023 Programme
Our 3rd annual Open Day went ahead, despite the forecasted rain. That didn’t dampen spirits though.
Whilst a fundraising event, the priority of the day is for people to get a sense of what we do here, and that is to provide a peaceful, prayerful space for those wanting to get away from the busyness of life. I think we met that brief.
We were blessed to welcome over 200 people throughout the day (despite the rain), with more than 40 being new to St Katharine’s. It was lovely to hear the quiet bustle of people perusing the gathered stalls, enjoying the grounds, wandering into the Lady Ryder Memorial Garden. Marlow Town Band (after moving indoors because of the weather) brought an hours music in the afternoon, which has always been well received and enjoyed.
Whilst the final figure hasn’t been arrived at yet, we have so far raised £950 and we thank everyone who came along on the day.
The date for 2024 is Saturday 13th July and more details will come out in the New Year but we hope to see you then, if not before.
We will once again be providing Christmas Lunches through December, making use of produce that has been grown in our very own Lady Ryder Memorial Garden.
Later in the year we will be posting details of the 2023 Christmas events.
“ 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