Community of St Mary the Virgin
St Mary's Convent, Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9AU, UK
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.
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.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
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
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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