Monastery Guesthouse
In keeping with St Benedict’s Rule of hospitality for guests, the Monastery Guesthouse is a place of retreat for individuals and groups from all walks of life and beliefs seeking to quietly share the simple life, prayer and rhythms of the Benedictine monastic community of New Norcia.
All are welcome to join the monks for the daily celebration of the Divine Office in the Monastery Oratory and Mass in the Abbey Church.
Individuals and groups are able to take part in their own Retreats at the Guesthouse and Spiritual Direction is available on request. For those interested in New Norcia retreats, see our Spirituality Programme.
Rooms
The Guesthouse can accommodate 24 guests. There are eight twin-share rooms with en-suites and six single rooms and one twin room with shared facilities. Individual or group bookings for adults are available. For those with young children and family groups, St Ildephonsus’ Cottage is an ideal option. The Cottage can also be booked in conjunction with the Guesthouse, providing an additional six rooms for larger groups.
Meals
All meals for residential guests are provided in the Guesthouse Dining Room. Meals are a self-serve style and are offered in one sitting at the same time as the monks. Lunch is the main meal of the day (three courses). Male guests may be able to join the monks in their refectory for meals if requested in advance.
Tariff
There is no fixed charge for your stay with us. However, we suggest a donation of $80 per person, per night to cover the costs of providing Guesthouse accommodation and monastery services.
For those with limited financial means or in special need, any contribution within your means would be welcome. We also hope that those who can afford to may subsidise others by donating more.
For further information or to make a booking please contact the Guesthouse Manager on 08 9654 8002 or guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au