All are welcome to join the monks for the daily celebration of the Divine Office and Mass in the Monastery Oratory. Sunday Mass is celebrated 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.

Benedictine Experience Programme

For those interested in guided retreats, each year the Community and Guesthouse run a series of Benedictine Experience Weekends. These weekends in the Guesthouse provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, lectio divina, hospitality and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature both in groups sessions and in personal silence and solitude. Participants are also invited to join the community for silent meals in the refectory.

Bookings for retreats can be made on-line at www.newnorcia.com.au. If you have any questions, please contact the Museum Shop on 0896548056 or museum@newnorcia.com.au.

Rooms

The Guesthouse can accommodate up to 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 families of up to 4, Kelly's Cottage is an ideal option. 

The Guesthouse Hermitage (Pig Keeper's Cottage)

This charming cottage has been restored and we are pleased to be able to welcome individuals who would like to spend their time at New Norcia in solitude. It is close to the monastic buildings so guests have easy access to the Oratory and Church for prayers and Mass. You have the option of having meals in the silence of the Monastery refectory, in the Guesthouse dinnig room with other guests or arrangements can be made to collect meals from the Guesthouse and take them back to the cottage. Bookings to be made through the Guesthouse. Please note, this Hermitage is accommodation for 1 guest only to enjoy a retreat in solitude.

Guesthouse Hermitage

Meals
 

All meals for residential guests are provided in the Guesthouse Dining Room. The meals offered are simple and home cooked, visitors receive the same as the monks. They are self-serve in style and are offered in one sitting at the same time as the monks. Lunch is the main meal of the day (three courses) with supper being a lighter meal in the evening. Guests may be able to join the monks in their refectory for meals if requested in advance. Lunches are served at 12.15pm and dinners are served at 7.00pm (except for Sundays when dinner is served at 6.30pm).

Tariff

There is no fixed charge for your stay with us. However, we suggest a donation:

  • Bed & Breakfast - $110 per person per night

  • Bed, Breakfast & One Monastery Meal - $135 per person per night

  • Bed, Breakfast, Monastery Lunch and Monastery Dinner - $160 per person per night

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.

Payment can be made via a cash donation in the donation box or via Eftpos on arrival.

For further information or to make a booking please contact the Accommodation Manager on 08 9654 8002 or guesthouse@newnorcia.com.au.