Event Details
This July, we invite you to join us for our second Socrates in Oxford retreat — four extraordinary days in one of the world’s most storied intellectual capitals. Together, we will explore Oxford’s rich history, visit iconic sites, and engage in unforgettable conversations with leading thinkers, all while staying at the legendary Randolph Hotel in the heart of the city. Designed for a small group, this retreat offers rare access, deep fellowship, and the kind of thoughtful exploration that is at the heart of Socrates in the City.
As always, the retreat is built around the Socratic spirit of inquiry: examining life’s most enduring questions through philosophy, theology, culture, and history. Attendees will participate in live interviews and lectures — all filmed in broadcast quality — alongside private tours, exceptional meals, and time to connect personally with Eric Metaxas and fellow participants.
The total cost of the retreat is $6,000 per person for double occupancy and $7,000 for single occupancy. This includes your four night stay at the beautifully appointed Randolph Hotel, exquisite meals, private tours, and all interviews and lectures with our distinguished guest speakers.
A $2,500 deposit is required to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due May 1st. Given the high level of interest and due to limited availability, we encourage you to sign up at your earliest convenience. If you’re registering for two individuals, please remember to submit two separate deposits to secure both spots.
We are especially delighted to share that Dr. John Lennox is confirmed to join us — one of Oxford’s most beloved and brilliant voices, whose clarity, wisdom, and generosity of spirit embody everything Socrates in the City hopes to offer. Our full roster of speakers will be announced shortly.
Sample Schedule: Please keep in mind this is subject to change.
Tuesday, July 28th
- Arrive at The Randolph Hotel, Oxford, England
- Cocktail Hour
- Welcome Dinner
- Socrates in the City Event with John Lennox
Wednesday, July 29th
- Breakfast
- Socrates in the Studio Sessions
- Breakout Groups, Q&A
- Sandwich Lunch with Scones and Jam
- Guest Choice: Private Tour of the Kilns, C.S. Lewis’ Home or Private Tour of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill
- Dinner at The Magdalen Arms
Thursday, July 30th
- Breakfast
- Magdalen College/ Addison’s Walk
- Pub Lunch at the King’s Arms (established in 1607 & one of Oxford’s oldest pubs)
- Christ Church (founded in 1546, is Oxford’s grandest college and Christ Church’s architecture—its cloisters, quads, and long halls—influenced the imaginative Oxford atmosphere that C.S. Lewis frequently wove into his fiction)
- Dinner Off-Campus
Friday, July 31st
- Breakfast
- Socrates in the Studio Sessions
- Breakout Groups, Q&A
- Afternoon Tea
- Eric Metaxas Speech in Convocation House (built in the 1630s, was Oxford’s university assembly hall and briefly hosted Parliament)
- Divinity School Closing Dinner (The Divinity School, built in the 15th century, is Oxford’s oldest teaching hall and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture)
Saturday, August 1st
- Breakfast
- Goodbye!
Date
July 28th - August 1st