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Community of St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's Convent, Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9AU, UK

Contact Details

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Reception

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Telephone:

01235 763141

Retreat Centre Description

St Mary’s Convent is home to a community of Anglican Sisters who welcome guests to share in their peaceful setting and rhythm of prayer. Retreatants are welcome to join the Sisters for their Daily Office and Eucharist and to make use of their two chapels for personal prayer. The Retreat Wing itself offers two sitting rooms, an art room, a large meeting room and an informal chapel - all of which can be used by both retreat groups and individuals. Meals are home-cooked using wholesome ingredients and served in the Retreat Refectory. The Convent’s extensive grounds contain an orchard, a water garden and a labyrinth; and the Berkshire Downs and Ridgeway are not far away. From time to time the Sisters host guided retreats, sometimes led by a Sister herself. These include a recurring Beginners’ Retreat.

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Accommodation on Offer

The 21-bedroom Retreat Wing has the following bedrooms: 10 single en suite, 2 disabled en suite, 2 twin en suite, 6 standard single (shared bathroom), 1 standard twin (shared bathroom). There are two communal sitting rooms, an informal chapel, an art room and library, as well as extensive gardens. Guests are welcome to spend time in St Mary’s Chapel for private prayer and reflection.

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Retreat Centre Facilities

Please see website for retreat centre facilities

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Types of Retreat Offered

Please see website for retreats offered

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2024 Events 

Care for Creation 16-18 Feb 2024


Praying with Julian of Norwich 24-26 May 2024


Images of Mary 16-18 Aug 2024


Beginners’ Retreat 16-17 Nov 2024

2025 Events 

Saturday 15th February Quiet Day with The Venerable Caroline Baston

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May Conducted Retreat with Fr John-Francis Friendship

Friday 24th – Sunday 26th October Creative Retreat with Mary Penley

Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th November Beginners’ Retreat with Sr Lizzie Ruth CSMV

 

Please visit our website for further information www.csmv.co.uk

Retreat Centre Location

St Mary's Convent, Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9AU, UK

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