We offer retreats for young people from parishes or deaneries in preparation for confirmation and to build unity. We also welcome school groups and university students with retreats tailored specifically for your needs.

We welcome adult groups who would like a retreat prepared for them or those who have their own programme. We also welcome other groups who want to use our residential or day facilities.
Signs that you need a retreat:
  • You can hardly remember the last time you had a moment to yourself.
  • There is a niggling, inner yearning for something more.
  • You don’t pray as much as you used to.
  • You don't laugh as much as you used to.
  • All you do is take care of others' needs, neglecting your own.
  • You feel out of balance and secretly feel illness could be brewing.
  • You know there's more to life, but you don't know what to do about it.

Save your mind, get in touch with your soul and purpose...

New 2018 Programmes


  • Download programme for June to July 2018 here

Confirmation Retreats

We offer these in preparation for confirmation and to build unity. Read more…
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School Retreats

We also welcome school groups of all ages and university students tailored specifically for your needs. Read more…

Adult Retreats

We do not provide adult retreats but we welcome adult groups from all backgrounds and can host your retreat and support your programme. Read more…

Designed Retreats

Whether you want a one or three day group retreat we have the knowledge and experience in creating a programme to suit your needs and age group, please contact us with your enquiry.
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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