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Location: Lot 7, Woodlands Road, Wilyabrup Postal Address: PO Box 24, Cowaramup WA 6284
Contact: Mrs Betty Peaker SFO Telephone/Fax: (08) 9755 6212
Description: 200 acres of serene timbered bushland with wild flowers, birdsong and waterfalls in season. Views of the sea - swimming only a ten minute drive. Hidden amongst the timbers is "The Perfect Joy of Jesus & St Francis", a glorious stone chapel in which is reserved the Blessed Sacrament. A resident organist plays the richly toned organ when requested.
Facilities: Meeting room to hold 40, several smaller group rooms, kitchen, dining room holds 40. Meals provided, no alcohol on the Farm, stone Chapel, endless bush walks, car park, bathroom and toilet available for disabled.
Equipment: VHS video, tape recorders, telephone/fax, extensive library of books, videos and audio tapes.
Accommodation: 2 homes with a private and single rooms. Solitude caravans, self-contained caravans, poustinias, hermitage accommodation. Blankets and pillows provided.
Suitable for: Retreats, one to one contemplation, space to "wait for the Lord" in joy filled silence, a listening house, a place for healing and redirection.
Potential Users: Established through the example of St Francis and St Clare and now today Mother Teresa and Brother Andrew of Calcutta, so is open to all people seeking a deeper experience with God. For Catholics a deeper commitment to the Holy Word of God, Tradition of the Church, loyalty to the Pope and devotion to our Blessed Mother is encouraged.
Other Information: Wilyabrup is situated 40 kms south of Busselton, directions can be forwarded. Able to meet the bus for those without private transportation. Open to bookings all year round.
Cost: Suggested contribution of $40 per night including all meals. Where you need time alone with God and have insufficient means, please write confidentially to Betty Peaker. Every effort is made to assist the comfort and spiritual needs of the individual.
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