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Flowers Appear on the Earth: Springtime with the Song of Songs
£474
Monday 2nd March @ 4:00 pm – Thursday 5th March @ 2:00 pm
Join Catherine Williams in a gentle, spacious retreat shaped by the poetry of the Songs of Songs and the promise of spring. Through scripture, silence, worship and creative reflection, listen again for the voice of the Beloved calling you into joy and fruitfulness. An opportunity to slow down, rest and be attentive to life and growth in the emerging season.
Catherine Williams is an Anglican priest with a portfolio ministry as a spiritual director, retreat leader, and writer. Ordained for 25 years, Catherine has had ministerial roles at parish, diocesan and national levels, specialising in vocational discernment. Catherine is currently the lead voice on the Daily Prayer app and editor of The Canterbury Preacher’s Companion, The Preacher magazine and Reflections for Daily Prayer. Passionate about prayer, poetry, theatre, music and butterfly conservation, Catherine lives in Norfolk with her husband, Paul. Together, they have two adult children and several chickens.
EARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 2nd February 2026.
Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)
Price includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay.