A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Contact Details
Contact Name:
Reverend Mother SSB
Email:
Telephone:
023 92 833498
Property Description
Notes C of E, but all welcome. Facilities for non-residential groups (up to 18). Facilities for wheelchair users on ground floor. Guests are welcome to join the Community for a daily Mass and in their recitation of Monastic Offices throughout the year and during Holy Week when the Triduum is said. We have an extensive library, with a wide variety of books. 20 minutes walk from the seafront. Please notify in advance of special diets. More details on website.
Accommodation on Offer
2 single rooms on ground floor, twin bedded room on First Floor, 3 single rooms on Second Floor. Lift to all floors.
Wifi available in some rooms and Sitting Room.
Loop system in Chapel.
Parking restrictions 4.30pm-6.30pm – garage spaces available, or parking permits from Community
Retreat Centre Facilities
Types of Retreat Offered
2024 Events
Monthly Quiet Days on Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm
Conducted by Sisters or local Clergy £7.50p
27th January
24th February
9th March
20th April
11th May
15th June
13th July
No Quiet Day in August
14th September
5th October
16th November
7th December
Bi-monthly Quiet Afternoons on Mondays 1.30 - 4.30pm
Visitors may stay for Vespers at 5.00pm £5.00
Conducted by Associates, Oblates and Friends of Community
26th February
22nd April
17th June
7th October
9th December
Julian Meeting, usually on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2.00 - 2.45pm
Julian Festival 15th May 9.30am Mass - 3.00pm Tea
ADVENT CAROLS with SPEAKER Wednesday 4th December 7.30pm
Unity Week Thursday 18th January - Thursday 25th January 2024
Unity Service 2.30pm 24th January
Easter Carols 2.30pm 6th April
HOUSE CLOSED TO RESIDENTIAL VISITORS
Monday 22nd July - Monday 19th August [for necessary maintenance]
Saturday 21st December - Monday 8th January 2024
[STILL OPEN FOR OFFICES & SATURDAY TEA at 4.00pm]
Retreat Centre Location
7 Nelson Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2AR