Mary Mackilop Spirituality Centre Central Coast

Formerly known as St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre in Kincumber, the spacious grounds and natural bushland setting create an atmosphere of tranquillity and peace that enhance the reflective nature of the Centre. Mary and the Sisters of Saint Joseph first established the site as a home for boys in 1887 and Mary would often return to visit in her lifetime. The Centre now offers opportunities for everyone to have their own spiritual encounters, in a quiet, beautiful, historic setting.

Surrounded by water in a bushland setting across 50 acres of land, this quiet Centre on the Central Coast is a beautiful place to come, stay and get away. Our hospitality and services are open to a broad range of guests, including organisations and educational, spiritual and community groups, seeking a venue for accommodation, conferences and seminars.

We can accommodate up to 84 guests in shared bedrooms and up to four groups simultaneously across our four conference rooms. The centre has 38 bedrooms (all with an ensuite), as well as a three-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to six guests, with a shared bathroom.

Features

• 38 guest rooms.
• Wi-Fi access in communal areas and most rooms.
• Air conditioning and heating in all rooms.
• Coin operated laundry for guests.
• Iron and ironing board available in our laundry.
• Ensuite bathrooms.
• Wheelchair accessibility for some rooms and most common areas.
• Smoke-free environment.
• Dining and tea room facilities.
• On site parking.
• Fully catered stays for groups of 10 and above. (Options available for smaller groups.)
• Lounge with fireplace.
• In-ground outdoor swimming pool.
• Walking tracks.
• Conference hall for up to 100 people.
• Chapel for up to 120 people.
• Conference rooms.
• Breakout rooms.

We offer venues and facilities for retreats, conferences, group seminars, planning, workshops, special focus groups, school staff meetings, board meetings and private prayer days. Our Centre is a welcoming place, respecting cultural and religious differences, open to people of all faiths.

Facilities

• Conference hall for up to 100 people.
• One chapel for up to 120 people.
• Audio-visual facilities.
• Two conference rooms for up to 40 people each.
• Breakout rooms.
• Air conditioning.
• Garden meditation areas.
• Lounge with fireplace.
• In-ground swimming pool.
• Walking tracks.

Other Attractions

• The St Joseph’s Boys’ Home Museum holds a collection of artefacts representing many stories throughout 1887 – 1966. These include Mary MacKillop’s Reflection Room, a large range of historical photos and books, and photos and stories of boys who lived in the home.
• St Joseph's Labyrinth modelled on the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in France.

• Stations of the Cross a breath-taking walk through the gardens along the dam and past the old dairy.