A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Royal Foundation of St Katharine, The
2 Butcher Row, London E14 8DS, UK
Retreat Centre Description
Situated in central London it is hard to imagine a more peaceful urban setting for a group or individual retreat.
St Katharine’s is an extraordinary oasis in which to take time out from daily life for reflection, contemplation, or just to be. It has a rich history of hospitality and we look forward to welcoming you whether you wish to come for a day or to stay overnight. We have the rare privilege of being a few minutes’ walk from the river Thames in the east of London but still just moments from Limehouse DLR station.
A wonderful chance to step out of the city but not to leave it. We offer a variety of private rooms that can be used for retreats by groups or individuals. Our beautiful chapel at the heart of St Katharine’s is open for use at all times. A space of warmth, light and architectural beauty, it inspires thoughtfulness and tranquillity. The chapel at St Katharine’s embodies the very spirit which we strive to create. Services are held daily.
We also run regular quiet days throughout the year and Open Reflective Days for individuals.
Please see the website for more details.
During your stay with us you may wish to take a short stroll to St Katharine’s Precinct and the Yurt Cafe. This is our community project building connections with and across communities through conversation, reflection, creative projects, food and art.
Accommodation on Offer
We have a variety of lovely bedrooms availble that include -
22 King
10 single
6 twin
3 doubles
also 4 apartments.
All our rooms have been newly refurbished and most overlook our inner garden.
All our rooms are en-suite.
We have a carpark on site which can be booked for a small charge.
Retreat Centre Facilities
Please see website for retreat centre facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
Please see website for retreats offered
2024 Events
As a Christian Retreat Centre we are delighted to offer :-
Open Reflective days - these are on the second Monday of every month when we welcome individuals to come and take some time for their own quiet day here at this extra-ordinary urban oasis. These are extremely popular days so early booking is recommended.
We also have a StaySunday option so individuals can extend their Open Reflective day to a 24 hours retreat.
RFSK Led Quiet days – we host these throughout the year and we have a program of guest leaders which include :-
3rd February Mark Oakley
2nd March Johnny Baker
20th April Brian Draper
4th May Dan Bilborough
4th September Paula Gooder
14th September Jill Webber
RFSK Residential Retreats - all our lovely bedrooms are ensuite and residential retreats are full board, these include -
15th 16th March Shaun Lambert
3rd 4th 5th May Sophie Hacker
14th 15th 16th June John Bell
17th 18th October Grace Owen
18th 19th October Richard Carter
We are also delighted that on the 17th - 18th July to host Dr Roger Bretherton in conjunction with Lincoln University, who will run a Strengths of a Leader two day senior leadership retreat.
We also run numerous other RFSK residential retreats throughout the year which may include a session with a Spiritual Director and can be found at https://www.rfsk.org.uk/retreat
RFSK is delighted to be instrumental in the launching of
National Retreat Week renew:all
21st - 28th September 2024
2025 Events
Please see our website www.rfsk.org.uk/retreats
for full details of our exciting program of Open Reflective Days, Led Quiet Days and Residential Retreats.
We are delighted to welcome in 2025 guest retreat leaders that include among others;
John Bell, Paula Gooder, Chine McDonald, Jane Williams, Mark Oakley, Roger Bretherton, Brian Draper and Junior Garr.
We are also holding a special day in the spring, in conjunction with out friends from St Paul’s Cathedral - this day will be part of the Catherdrals celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s preaching ministry.
Please do book any of our retreats in good time to avoid disappointment, as our program is very popular and places are limited.
National Retreat Week 2025
We are also proud to lead the new exciting initiative for National Retreat Week renew:all
Please do look out for retreats near you during this week in September - and sign up for access to the free resources from the wide rage of Christian contributors.
www.renewall.org.uk
Retreat Centre Location
2 Butcher Row, London E14 8DS, UK