Welcome to Mount Carmel the Retreat Centre of the Discalced Carmelite Friars only 40 minutes from Sydney CBD.

We are a Roman Catholic religious Order, who follow the way of life ("allegiance to Jesus Christ") initiated by the early hermits on Mount Carmel in Palestine and adapted by St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.

At Mt. Carmel we provide a place of solitude amidst the beauty of the Scenic Hills, a rural enclave within the city. We offer you the support of the Eucharist and the daily round of prayer of the community. We strive to open up the riches of the bible and the liturgy and in a special way the writings of the great Carmelite authors; the centre has a small lending library and a bookshop. Spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are also available.

Retreat Options:

Group Retreats:
Join us for one of our many weekend and day retreats throughout the year on themes including: "Praying with Carmelite Saints", "What does God want me to do?" or the more youthful: "Come away to Chill"! Please see our website for the full calendar.

Personal Retreats:
Many people decide to come on a private retreat or perhaps with a friend. You are free to design the day to suit your own needs or to use the support of the community rhythm as suggested above. We offer two hard walled yurts, fully self contained, a certain distance from the main house, for those who would prefer more solitude.

We invite you to come and pray with us at Mount Carmel

Average Cost: $$

Environment: Lake / Pond, Rustic, Urban

Language: English

Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Hotel

Some or all housing is single sex only.

Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals

Location of this Retreat:

247 St. Andrews Rd
Varroville, NSW   2566
Australia

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