- A beautiful place where people of Faith seeking a more profound spiritual experience are welcome.
- The Cabins are set in picturesque surroundings adjacent to the Divine Mercy Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.
- Experience solitude, prayer and spiritual renewal.
- Share the good news of God’s Love and Mercy.
- Enjoy reading, reflecting and walking through the beautiful grounds of the Shrine.
- Those on Retreat are encouraged to take a break from the electronic distractions of our modern world in an atmosphere of silence.
- Individual or small group retreats.
BOOKINGS FOR ACCOMMODATION TO BE DIRECTED TO marianretreat@bigpond.com 0R PHONE 07 55333378: MP-0447045522
- THE MAIN GUEST MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE TO CHECK-IN
- UNDER QUEENSLAND LAW ALL MINORS MUST BE ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY A PERSON WITH PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL TIMES
- UPON CHECK-IN, A VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION (I.D.) MUST BE PRESENTED MATCHING THE NAME OF THE MAIN GUEST.
- ALL SAFEGUARDING MATTERS AND WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS NEED TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE PRIOR OR SUB-PRIOR, IF UNAVAILABLE, TO THE RETREAT CENTRE.
10 CABINS:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
- ONE SINGLE CABIN
- 7 TWIN CABINS: EACH CABIN HAS TWO KING SINGLE BEDS, ENSUITE AND PRIVATE VERANDAH. ONE OF THE TWIN CABINS A IS DISABLED-ACCESSIBLE CABIN.
- 2 FAMILY CABINS:
- 1ST CABIN HAS: 2 KING SINGLE BUNKBEDS + 1 KING SINGLE BED (Sleeps 3)
- 2ND CABIN HAS: A KING SINGLE BED + LOWER QUEEN & SINGLE UPPER BUNK BED (Sleeps 4.)
ACCOMMODATION COSTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- $50.00 SINGLE CABIN/NIGHT
- $80 FOR TWIN CABIN/NIGHT
- $120 FOR LARGE FAMILY CABIN/NIGHT (4 PEOPLE)
- $100 FOR SMALL FAMILY CABIN/NIGHT (3 PEOPLE)
- FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS IN CABINS
- CAMPING AND MOTORHOMES ARE $10 PER PERSON PER NIGHT INCLUDING CHILDREN 12-18: UNDER 12 YEARS OLD ARE FREE
- ALL BOOKINGS REQUIRE A DEPOSIT OF $10/PERSON PER NIGHT TO BE PAID ON CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING. DEPOSIT TO BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD OR DIRECT DEBIT. THIS DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF THE ARRIVAL DATE. CANCELLATION, IF MADE LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE AGREED ARRIVAL, WILL INCUR A PENALTY OF 50% OF THE ORIGINAL BOOKING.
- $50.00 PER DAY OR PART THEREOF (9-5PM) OUR LADY MT. CARMEL MEETING ROOM FOR GROUPS. WI-FI IS AVAILABLE
- $100.00 PER WEEKEND MT. CARMEL MEETING ROOM (FRIDAY 5PM—SUNDAY NOON) FOR RETREATANTS
- $10.00 BAR-B-Q HIRE PER STAY
- STAYS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY PRIOR IF LONGER THAN 7 DAYS (A MONTH IS MAXIMUM)
- EFTPOS IS AVAILABLE AT RETREAT HOUSE AND PIETY SHOP (NO CASH ADVANCES)
- PAYMENTS BY CASH OR EFTPOS ON ARRIVAL AT RETREAT HOUSE OFFICE OR PRIOR VIA CREDIT CARD OR DIRECT DEBIT.
- PRICES AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- BOOKINGS FOR EASTER, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, AND CHRISTMAS ARE TO BE MADE NO MORE THAN 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE WITH A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.
CABIN FACILITIES
EACH CABIN IS EQUIPPED WITH A REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, TOASTER, ELECTRIC JUG, CROCKERY AND CUTLERY.
- CHECK IN AFTER 2PM AND CHECK OUT BY 10.00AM
- HEATER AND FANS ARE IN EACH CABIN.THERE IS NO AIRCONDITIONING OR T.V.
- PLEASE BYO LINEN, IE SHEETS, PILLOWCASES AND TOWELS OTHERWISE THEY CAN BE PROVIDED IF NECESSARY. IT IS A HEALTH REQUIREMENT TO USE LINEN OF 2 SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES ON EACH BED
- NO COOKING FACILITIES IN CABINS, MICROWAVE ONLY FOR RE-HEATING OF FOODS
- MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 22 BEDS IN ALL CABINS
- AMPLE PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE
- MARIAN VALLEY OPEN DAILY FROM 6AM.
- DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THEY ARE SERVICE DOGS WITH CERTIFICATE AND SERVICE JACKET ON, JACKET TO BE ON AT ALL TIMES IN PUBLIC
- NO INTERNET AVAILABLE
- PATH LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF AT 10PM EACH NIGHT
- QUIETNESS IS ENCOURAGED BEFORE 8AM AND AFTER 10PM
SPIRITUALITY
- DAILY ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY 8.20 AM FOLLOWED BY MASS AT 9 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
- 11 AM SATURDAY MASS
- 10 AM SUNDAY HOLY HOUR, 11AM AND 4 PM MASS.
- ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES
- PRIESTS AVAILABLE DAILY FOR CONFESSIONS, AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION – BY APPOINTMENT (request via email to Marian Valley Monastery (marianvalley@bigpond.com) OR PHONE ON 0755333617