OMV Easter Retreat 2019

The OMV Easter Retreat is once again upon us! It is a wonderful opportunity to relax, reflect and spend time with your OMV friends, in a beautiful part of Somerset. The Retreat is held at Downside School (near Bath) from Thursday 18th April - Sunday 21st April.

One of the best things about the Easter Retreat is the freedom it provides; whilst offering a busy timetable it allows us to be as involved as we like. However, we have a few OMV events which everyone gets involved in. One of these is the Cross Walk. It is an envigorating trek across the Mendip Hills and we pray the stations of the cross as we go. As well as, helping to decorate the Abbey with flowers on Saturday morning. The main Retreat provides all the Easter services, held in Downside Abbey, culminating in a beautiful candle lit Vigil on the Saturday night.

Of course, it wouldn't be an OMV activity without an opportunity to spend lots of time socialising, so luckily there is a pub a stone's throw away and the famous Resurrection Party on Saturday night.

The Easter Retreat is a wonderful opportunity to get to know your OMV friends better. Held in a beautiful place, it is a wonderful place to prepare for Easter with your friends. It is also an extremely cheap activity: £35 should cover your accommodation and food.