Retreat & Conference Centres

Purpose This centre provides a venue for residential and non-residential retreats and conferences.
The centre facilities are available for functions, chapters, meetings and conferences; for staff, parish, school or professional groups.

Conference rooms

• Conference Room A - max 50
• Conference Room B - max 60

Facilities include:

• lectern, whiteboard, overhead projector, TV, CD, DVD,VCR, Piano
• Accommodation for up to 50 guests
• Chapel
• Fully Equipped Kitchen or Catering is available
• Air conditioned rooms & natural lighting
• Common room with self serve tea/ coffee facilities
• Level access
• Safe secure parking

Contact Sr Celine Soliva; Sr Salvacion Bunao; Franciscan Immaculatine Sisters

Location 200 Jersey Road, Plumpton NSW

Postal Address PO Box 94, Plumpton NSW 2761

Phone (02) 9677 0811
Fax (02) 9677 0811
Mobile 0403 815856

Email immaculatines@optusnet.com.au

           provincial@capuchinfriars.org.au

Website http://www.capuchinfriars.org.au

Augustinian Centre for Spirituality

Purpose This centre offers Prayer and Reflection Days, Meditation classes, Workshops and Seminars in Lay Formation, for groups of adults (maximum 25) as well as Spiritual Direction for individuals. There is accommodation for 3 or 4 guests who wish to make weekend or longer retreats.

Contact Rev Peter Jones OSA - Director

Location 2 - 4 Hewitt Avenue, Greystanes NSW 2145

Phone: (02) 9896 6794
Fax: (02) 9896 6793

Email: osaspirit@bigpond.com.au
Website: www.augustinians.org.au/communities&ministries

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Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre

Purpose
Set on the historic 100 hectare property of 'Winbourne' in the Mulgoa Valley, this centre provides a venue for residential and non-residential retreats and conferences. Accommodation with full, part or self catering is available for up to 120 guests.

Retreat and Conference Centre

• Youth, family, adults, business and professional conferences
• Retreats (self directed)
• Meetings
• Parish/Church/Other Groups - all denominations welcome
• Live-in or single day arrangements: full, part or self catering available

Schools:

• Retreats for secondary students - directed or self-directed
• Residential and non-residential school for staff seminars/spirituality days
• Retreats and conferences - weekdays or weekends
• Parish groups, special needs and special interest groups

Special

• Venue for Edmund Rice camps for disadvantaged youth during school holidays

Contact
Br Kevin Moss Manager

Phone: (02) 4773 5555
Fax: (02) 4773 5500
Email: manager@winbourne.cfc.edu.au
Website: www.winbourne.cfc.edu.au

Sr Jenny Scally RSJ School Retreat Coordinator

Phone: (02) 4773 5511
Fax: (02) 4773 5540
Email: jennys@winbourne.cfc.edu.au

Mr Danny Croucher Edmund Rice Camps Coordinator

Phone: (02) 4773 5531
Fax: (02) 4773 5540
Email: danny.croucher@winbourne.cfc.edu.au
Website: www.edmundricecamps.com.au

Location
'Winbourne'
1315 Mulgoa Road Mulgoa NSW 2745

Website: www.winboune.cfc.edu.au

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Mamre Homestead Conference and Function Centre (non-residential)

Purpose
This centre provides a venue in beautiful tranqil surrounds for staff, parish or professional groups.

Features include:

• Easy 2 min access from m4
• Ample safe secure parking
• Level access
• Open & expansive grounds
• Air conditioned rooms & natural lighting
• Self serve tea and coffee available

Three conference rooms available:

• Mercy Centre - max 80 (Theatre Style)
  Best suited for larger groups. Fully airconditioned with decorative surroundings.
  Can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
  Capacity is based upon seating arrangements.
  Theatre style                  - 100
  U-shaped                       - 40
  Hollow rectangle            - 48
  Tables of eight               - 72
  
• Homestead Formal Board Room - max 20
  Ideal for board style meetings, corporate business lunches and conferences, this venue will accommodate up to 20 participants and offers beautiful views of surrounding properties.

Contact
Ms Saverina McCann

Location
Lot 1 Mamre Road, St Marys NSW

Postal Address
PO Box 1050, St Marys NSW 1790

Phone (02) 9670 5321
Fax (02) 9834 2698

Email mamrehs@tpg.com.au

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Marymount Mercy Centre Conference Centre
(non-residential)

Purpose
To provide a venue in quiet and beautiful surroundings for groups of parents, parishioners, school staff and students for days of recollection, inservice etc.

Conference rooms

• Conference Room 1 - max 60
• Conference Room 2 - max 40

Facilities include:

• whiteboard, overhead projector, piano
• Chapel
• Air conditioned rooms
• Kitchenette
• Level access
• Safe secure parking
• Accommodation & catering available for small groups - max 10

Contact
Sr Georgina Heger - Manager
Sr Mary Jockenhoevel - Booking Officer
Miss Ainsley Gatt - Booking Officer

Location
36 David Road Castle Hill NSW 2154

Postal Address
PO Box 307 Castle Hill NSW 1765

Phone (02) 9651 1340
Fax (02) 9651 1424

Email mmountch@pacific.net.au
Web Site: www.marymount.com.au

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Mount Kurrajong House of Prayer

Purpose
Retreat and Conference Centre

Facilities include:

• Accommodation for up to 9 guests - ensuite bedrooms
• Kitchenette - self catering facilities

Contact
Rev Peter Blayney

Location
450 East Kurrajong Road East Kurrajong 2758

Phone (02) 4576 6199

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Mount Schoenstatt Retreat and Conference Centre

Purpose
This centre of spiritual formation and pastoral training is a place for reflection and prayer (especially in connection with the Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt). The house is available to schools and other Christian groups for retreats and conferences as well as individuals seeking 'time out'. Retreats, seminars and courses in the Schoenstatt spirituality are also offered.

Conference rooms

• Family Hall - max 200 (theatre style)
• Conference Room - max 100 (theatre style)
• Meeting room - max 35

Facilities include:

• modern AV equipment, lectern, whiteboard, overhead projector,
  data projector (own laptop)
• Accommodation for up to 80 guests
  Joseph Kentenich House - max 47
  Home of Light - max 33
• Chapel
• Dining Room Catering is available - max 76 (Large - 56, Small - 20)
• Twin Ensuite bedrooms (1 with disabled bathroom facilities)
• 4 Ensuite Family Rooms (accommodate 4 - 6 people)
• Guest Lounges with self serve tea/ coffee facilities
• Level access
• Parking available

Contact
Sr Mary Louise Walsh - Manager
Miss Michelle Newman - Booking Officer

Location
Mount Schoenstatt'
230 Fairlight Road Mulgoa NSW 2745

Phone (02) 4773 8338
Fax (02) 4773 8530

Email info@schoenstatt.org.au
Web Site www.schoenstatt.org.au

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St Joseph's Baulkham Hills - Centre For Reflective Living

Purpose
This centre offers ongoing formation courses, retreats, prayer days and spiritual direction.
The centre facilities are available for functions, chapters, meetings and conferences.

Conference rooms

• Conference Hall - max 150
• 6 meeting rooms - accommodate groups from 60 - 100

Facilities include:

• modern AV equipment, lecterns, data projectors, whiteboards, OHP
• Chapel & small prayer room
• Dining Room, Full Catering available
• Double, king single & twin ensuite bedrooms - with telephone & internet
• Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Recreation Room
• All rooms Air conditioned
• Guest Lounges with self serve tea/ coffee facilities
• Level access
• Safe secure parking

Contact
Sr Patricia Stevenson     - Centre Director
Ms Christine Klaricich     - Hospitality Manager
Mrs Diane Overton          - Business Manager

Location
64 MacKillop Drive, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Postal Address
PO BOX 7836, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Phone (02) 9634 2317
Fax (02) 9899 4249

Email: reception@stjosephscentre.org.au
Website: www.stjosephscentre.org.au

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