Marriage Retreat at Boars Hill Carmelite Priory outside Oxford!
Join us at the peaceful Carmelite Priory at Boars Hill for a marriage retreat that will take you deeper with your spouse and God than you can imagine! Understanding St. John Paul II's vision for marriage, in newly rediscovered texts, unlocks the pathway to go into the deep and be not afraid! Retreat Leaders: Peter & Theresa Martin.
- Date:6/19/2026 05:00 PM - 6/21/2026 03:00 PM
- Location Carmelite Priory, Chilswell Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HB (Map)
Description
For commuters, book your rooms at a local hotel in Oxford.
Come away with your spouse and pray ...
Get away from the bustle of everyday life. Give your spouse the gift of time – to deepen your love in Christ.
The natural beauty of the Carmelie Priory is the ideal place to retreat. You and your spouse will learn about NEWLY REDISCOVERED St. John Paul II’s Rule for Married Couples Groups & experience the deep spiritual union, available in sacramental marriage!
For commuters, book your rooms at a local hotel in Oxford.
Friday, July 18
5:00 pm – Doors Open/ Check-in
6:15 pm – St. John Paul II’s Extravagant View of Marriage: a Becoming
7:00 pm – Couples Dialogue Time
7:30 pm – Night Prayer
7:45 pm – Evening Social
Saturday, July 19
8:15 am – Breakfast (for those staying overnight).
9:00 am – Morning session begins
9:15 am – Becoming Unified: Awakening your Conjugal Spirituality
10:15 am – Couples Dialogue Time
11:15 am – Mass
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Confessions Available
3:00 pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:15 pm – St. John Paul II’s Rule Reintegrates our Becoming, Liberating Us for Deeper Love
4:00 pm – Couples Dialogue Time
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Becoming Vulnerable, Forgiven
7:00 pm – Eucharistic Adoration and Couples Prayer
8:00 pm – Social
Sunday, July 20
8:30 am – Gather/ light snacks
9:00 am – Be Not Afraid to Become who God Made You to Be!
9:45 am – Couples Dialogue Time
10:15 am – Mass
11:30 pm – Brunch
12:30 pm – Sharing of Graces and Evaluations
1:00 pm – Final Remarks/ Closing Prayer
3:00 pm – Check out.
Ticket Cancellation policy: If it is necessary to cancel a registration for a retreat, please provide as much advance notice as possible so the WCI Team can offer the available space to another retreatant. Registration fees cannot be transferred to another retreat.
If a request for cancellation is received thirty (30) or more days prior to the start date of a retreat, a refund of the retreat cost minus a $25 administrative fee will be issued. If a cancellation request is received between thirty (30) days and fourteen (14) days prior to the start of a retreat, 50% of the program cost will be refunded. If a cancellation request is received less than fourteen (14) days prior to the start of a retreat, none of the retreat cost will be refunded. No refund will be given if a retreatant leaves early or arrives late. Out of consideration for others on the waiting list, please make a commitment to attend the entire retreat.