Cold Ash Centre of Franciscan Spirituality

Centered in our relationship with God as a community of Franciscan Sisters, we desire to offer to all who come to us a place of welcome where they may discover a loving God in their lives and in the beauty of creation. 

Cold Ash Centre is an ideal venue for Parish Groups, Schools, Confirmation preparation, Adult Retreats, Quiet Days, Workshops, Business Meetings and Conferences. We also offer Spiritual Direction by appointment.

For Young People we have outdoor activities including our small farm, night-walks and outdoor prayers (weather permitting). 

Cold Ash Centre is also an ideal location for conferences with natural light function and breakout rooms.  We have spacious facilities to accommodate conferences for up to 40 people. As part of this service we can offer hearty home cooked buffets or sit down meals in our bright and airy dining room.  The conference room has on- site projector, extra large TV screen, complimentary WiFi connection and loop sound system.  There are five Breakout rooms. Complimentary tea and coffee facilities are available all day.

You will find Cold Ash Centre in the beautiful countryside of Berkshire, near Thatcham, easily accessible from the M4. It is a place of peace and tranquillity.
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​Book our Cottage
If you are longing for tranquillity and harmony, we offer you a comfortable hermitage that sleeps 4 people, has a wood burner and bathrooms. In its simplicity, this little cottage may become a sanctuary for a thirsty soul.  Come, see and enjoy! more..

   Lent at Cold Ash

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We are leading Lenten workshops & prayers:
Thursdays 1st March & 22nd March 2018
From 7.30 – 9.00pm
All are Welcome!

'Seeking Wholeness'
 5th June - 26th July 2018
Programme for Personal Renewal and Gospel Leadership
Dates for 2019:
9th June - 27th July

During these seven weeks you will be invited to take part in an experiential process that aims towards integration of spirituality and psychology, owning the divinity within you, the sacredness of your humanity.  A process that will heighten awareness of how your personality was formation from earliest years and how you relate today.  In making this journey you are both challenged and stretched, ‘letting go’ what no longer serves you, to allow God’s purpose for the Kingdom to be born anew.

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Retreats

The Cold Ash Centre provides quality tranquil retreats to youth, school, diocesan groups and families.

Conference Centre

Cold Ash Conference Centre offers state of art equipment and is available for your business meeting or family event.
The Cold Ash Retreat and Conference Centre is situated in the countryside of Berkshire near Thatcham.

Cold Ash Centre is a Catholic retreat centre run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary 
Registered charity number 249515

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