Location & Facilities

Let us love since that is all our hearts were made for.

St Therese of Lisieux

Map and Location

Santa Teresa is located to the east of Brisbane at Ormiston, some 30 kms from both the CBD and Brisbane airport – approximately a 40 minute drive. There is a train service from the City to Ormiston, (Cleveland line). It is then a short taxi ride to Sant Teresa.

Facilities

30 modern ensuited rooms (18 rooms with queen bed accommodation)

Santa Teresa chapel accommodating up to 50 people for prayer, liturgy and spiritual formation

A Blessed Sacrament chapel for up to 10 people available at all times for silent prayer

Outdoor prayer spaces (Labyrinth, Cana, Hermitage, Yarning Circle, prayer walks)

4 formation spaces allowing for groups of up to 50, 30, 20 and 15 respectively

2 dining spaces (Cenacle dining room and the Moongalba verandah)

Santa Teresa is a fully catered facility

Beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Moreton Bay

Walks to the Carmelite monastery, church and the historic Ormiston House next door

Testimonial

Guest Feedback

This place is just heaven on earth

A delightful oasis of peace, a beautiful sense of the sacred. A great level of comfort and care!

Beautiful, beautiful grounds, surrounds, and…….that view!!

Spiritual Opportunities

Groups or individuals can undertake a variety of spiritual exercises including:

A parish one day reflection activity
An ecumenical group weekend retreat
An extended thematic retreat
Teacher spiritual formation
A lay association renewal program
An annual clergy/religious retreat
A few days of solitude and prayer

Staff can advise you about spiritual directors and facilitators to guide you on your spiritual journey.

Facility Photos