Even as preliminary work begins in preparation for the new building, this is a day to attend to the grounding of our lives and hopes. We will allow the lovely surroundings to invite us to pay attention both to our roots and aspirations. You will be able to take some time of quiet or to participate in a variety of activities among them forest bathing, time with scripture, selections from Laudato Si’, walking the Native Tree Trail in Saint Anne’s Park, tree-planting in Manresa’s grounds, a guided walk of Manresa’s Labyrinth. Mass will conclude the day.

• 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sunday 26 June 2022 

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We concluded residential retreats at the end of May in preparation for the building and renovation work. Although there will be some disruption, we look forward to being able to offer better facilities to retreatants and to improve the conditions for our staff. This work will include:

• a new single storey, flat-roofed building to provide for new reception, dining rooms and kitchen
• preservation of the castle - a protected structure - by external and internal attention to roof, walls and windows
• refurbishment of the former Tertianship to replace the castle as the residence for the Jesuit community
• replacement of all windows in the Retreat House block and refurbishment of Retreat House rooms
• provision of car and cycle parking spaces

We look forward to the commencement of work this summer and to reopening in Autumn 2023. 

Manresa Retreats