Encounter Peace and Tranquillity
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph’s by the Sea, Williamstown
St Joseph’s by the Sea in Williamstown, Victoria is a place to gather, a place to stay and a place to be attentive to the sacred as learnings regarding eco-spirituality are offered, while building relationships of compassion.
Overview
Part of the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Ministry, it is a wonderful haven for people who seek to nurture contemplation, explore and celebrate the wonders of the Earth and universe, nourish the body, mind and spirit, and live into new ways of being.
Features
Accommodation
Retreats
Chapel Room
Bay Room
Blue Room
Holistic Room
Vegetable gardens
Fruit trees
Worm farms
Compost bins
Tanks
Address
16 Esplanade
Williamstown, VIC 3016
Phone
(03) 9397 6012
Entry fee
Free
Hours
Monday: 8am — 5pm
Tuesday: 8am — 5pm
Wednesday: 8am — 5pm
Thursday: 8am — 5pm
Friday: 8am — 5pm
Saturday: 8am — 5pm
Sunday: 8am — 5pm
Retreats and
Reflection Days
Find your place to retreat, relax and connect.
The A.R.T of Self
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the Sea, Williamstown
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Rhythms of Rest and Renewal
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the Sea, Williamstown
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Recollection Reflection Day
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the Sea, Williamstown
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Modern Day Mystics: Cynthia Bourgeault on Mary Magdalene
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the Sea, Williamstown
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The A.R.T of Self
Join Liz Lewis on this 3-day retreat focused on the Awareness. Reflection. Talk. of Self. This retreat offers a nurturing…$682 Includes GST, meals and accommodation
Rhythms of Rest and Renewal
Join us for a Day of Recollection – a peaceful retreat to deepen your connection with God through prayer, meditation,…$2365 Incl GST
Recollection Reflection Day
Join us for a Day of Recollection – a peaceful retreat to deepen your connection with God through prayer, meditation,…$198 Incl GST
Modern Day Mystics: Cynthia Bourgeault on Mary Magdalene
Working with material from Cynthia Bourgeault’s ‘The Meaning of Mary Magdalene’, the retreat will explore how an understanding of Mary…$550 Includes GST, meals and accommodation
Accommodation
St Joseph’s by The Sea provides a serene and peaceful stay for those who choose time away from the busyness of life. Choose from one of our 6 bedrooms or our a Whole House option for larger groups.
Features
- All bedrooms have King sized beds, which can be divided into two single beds
- Spacious rooms
- Wi-Fi access
- Beautifully appointed private ensuites
- Stylish desk and chair
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Air conditioning
- Shared Sitting Room with microwave, kettle.
- Shared Laundry facilities
- Tea, coffee, breakfast and linen supplied
- Tranquil leafy outlook
- Gardens that enhance our eco-spirituality concept
Rooms
6 Beds
12 People
Conference and
Meeting Facilities
Our meeting rooms and breakout out areas are available for hire between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm daily. Main meeting rooms have views of the bay, natural lighting, reverse cycle air conditioning and access to Wi-Fi.
Facilities
- Chapel Room for up to 50 people
- Bay Room for up to 25 people
- Blue Room for up to 10 people
- Smart TV facilities
- Tables, chairs and whiteboard available
- Tea, coffee and kitchen facilities available
Chapel
Williamstown Chapel
Chapel
The chapel is used for personal and community prayer, celebrations of Eucharist and as a flexible space for groups to gather.
Attractions
Discover local treasures.
Basalt Plains
Millions of years ago, Williamstown was alive with volcanic activity and lava flowed from the vents of hundreds of surrounding volcanoes into Port Phillip Bay. As this happened, gases built up and created a unique bubble. Victoria’s basalt plains form one of the largest lave plains in the world. See the extremely rare formation that has fascinated geologists the world over.
Library
Our lending library has an extensive collection of books on spiritual topics, including eco-spirituality, scripture and Aboriginal spirituality theology, as well as art, fiction and magazines like Earth Song, Madonna and NGV Magazine. Please ask a staff member about borrowing.
Our Little Shop
Our Little Shop is more than just a funding space. It has supported asylum seekers, Aboriginal ministries and those who need our help. Creating links between the garden and the community, our craft group makes and supplies items for the shop — like our garden produce used to make jams. Along with donations from the community, we also stock jewellery from Africa, whose proceeds help support the women who make them.