WELCOME

“My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Isaiah 56:7

WELCOME

“My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Isaiah 56:7

A place to nurture your spirit

CONNECT, DISCOVER, REFLECT

Located an hour south of Sydney in the beautiful Southern Highlands, The Hermitage is a tranquil and spacious retreat centre set on 500 acres. It is inspired by a way of living the Gospel, entrusted to us by the founder of the Marist Brothers, Marcellin Champagnat.

The way of life at The Hermitage is unpretentious, simple and rustic. It is a spiritual haven where those who come have the space for prayer and reflection, and the opportunity to listen to the Lord in our nurturing environment. We offer private individual retreats as well as group retreats.

"A transforming experience. The words thank you do not say enough. When else have I felt the presence of God so deeply in my life.”

"A plus, five stars. A perfect retreat, in ways both expected and unexpected. All sessions and all members of the team were wonderful. Thanks for a simple, authentic time."

“Thank you for this wonderful experience that I will now apply in my everyday life and ministry.”

“The spiritual wisdom shared from much spiritual reading was helpful. Many gems in the quotes and input.”

"Thank you for this retreat. The balanced, paced, varied experience has greatly touched and guided my spirit."

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY AND CULTURE

We acknowledge the traditional custodians, the Gundungurra people, who have for millennia walked upon and cared for this land. We acknowledge their deep and spiritual connection to this place; to the skies above, to the rivers that run through and to all of the plants and animals with which they share this land. We acknowledge their culture and language – and the way that they weave the elements of the natural world into the very essence of their lives. We commit to respecting and responding to and learning from their connections and culture and language as we go about our work – today and in the future.

The Hermitage is a work of the Marists Brothers Star of the Sea Province, continuing to build a new community in the Way of Mary.

Connect with Us

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