Schoenstatt operates two conference & retreat facilities in Australia:
230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa
Mount Schoenstatt at Mulgoa is just over an hour west of Sydney and is set on 50 acres of bushland and open fields.
Offering a variety of accommodation in two centres – the Joseph Kentenich
House and the Home of Light – Mount Schoenstatt is an ideal place for
individual and group retreats, seminars and conferences.
Accommodation
JOSEPH KENTENICH HOUSE
* Up to 47 beds for groups and
19 rooms for couples
* Up to 47 beds are available for
school retreats (including staff
accommodation)*
*All rooms have ensuite or
shared ensuite and heating
HOME OF LIGHT
*Up to 33 beds (dormitory)
and 8 beds (4 rooms) are available*
* For co-educational school retreats,
male students will be accommodated
in the Home of Light.
Conference Facilities
Conference facilities are available for meetings, seminars and retreat gatherings.
The Conference Room seats up to 100 people theatre-style and opens up into
a Chapel for liturgies. A sunroom is attached for serving refreshments or
is suitable as a smaller meeting room for up to 35 people. The Family Hall
which seats up to 200 people theatre-style has its own refreshment area. Both
have audiovisual equipment available.
Meals & catering
Catering is available for up to 76 people. The large dining room accommodates
56 people and the small dining room accommodates 20 people.
Additional Facilities
* A reading room and TV/Video room are
available for relaxation and entertainment.
* Telephone available.
* There is on-site parking and disabled access throughout the Centre.
* Picnic facilities are provided on the grounds.
Local Sights
Mount Schoentstatt is close by car to the Blue Mountains (pictured below),
Warragamba Dam, Nepean River, Penrith Whitewater and Regatta Olympic Centres
and St Thomas’ Historic Church. There are also many local cafes, golf
courses, clubs and horse-riding schools.
Retreat Programs
The Joseph Kentenich House and Home of Light Valley retreat are available
for individual and group retreats. Groups are welcome to organise their own
program. For programs organized by the Centre please contact Sr. M. Georgina
Email info@schoenstatt.org.au
or Tel 61 2 4773 8338.
For more information or to make a booking Email info@schoenstatt.org.au or Tel 61 2 4773 8338.
9 Talus Drive, Armadale
Emilie House, close to the Shrine, offers facilities for day functions which
include retreat days for Primary and High School students as well as professional
development days for teachers.
Conference Centre facilities
The Conference Room provides space for up to 100 people. A kitchenette for
refreshments, audiovisual equipment, onsite parking and disabled access are
available in the Centre.
For more information or to make a booking contact:
Sr. Lisette Dreis Tel 61 8 9399 2349.
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