SHALOM FACILITIES GUIDE
Saint Joseph’s – Main Building
St Joseph’s accommodation is in the upper level of the beautiful old convent build by Edward Gell in 1870. The rooms have been converted from the original nuns cells and the girls domitory and all feature lovely views over the Carcoar hills and Shalom’s gardens.
There are 13 bedrooms which can cater for a maximum of 18 people. There are 4 rooms with double beds, 1 room with a king single, and 7 single bed rooms. All bedrooms have access to the two shared bathrooms which have a total of 4 showers and 5 toilets available, and can be designated for Men or Women depending on the group of guests being accommodated
There is also 1 bedroom with a double bed and an ensuite bathroom.
Disabled access is available via the fire exit ramp directly to the street.
St Mary’s – Old School House
St Mary’s accommodation is down the stairs in the old school building. There are 8 bedrooms with 5 double beds and 5 single beds which can cater for a maximum of 15 people. There are 2 bathrooms with a total of 3 showers and 3 toilets. The bathrooms can be designated as Mens or Women’s as needed.
There is also a lounge and tea/coffee/dining area with a fridge and microwave, air fryer and rice cooker available for self catering.
St Mary’s accommodation is accessed by stairs leading down from the main building. Consequently it is not suitable accommodation for guests who cannot manage stairs without help.
Rosh Pinah
Rosh Pinah is self-contained accommodation down the stairs on the southern end of the old school building. It has a double bed and a small kitchenette suitable for self-catering stays with a microwave, air fryer, rice cooker, dish washer and refrigerator.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel is self-contained accommodation down the stairs just past the end of the old school building, and situated in the old stable. It has been renovated and has a double bed, a comfortable lounge area and a small kitchenette suitable for self-catering stays with a microwave air fryer, rice cooker, and refrigerator.
Main Building
Upper Floor: St Josephs – Max 18 people, 13 Bedrooms, 8 Single Beds, 5 Double beds, 2 Large Shared Bathrooms (4 Showers, 5 Toilets) , Fire Exit Ramp/Disabled Access to Street with self-locking door.
Main entrance/Sitting room with toilet facilities. Large Conference room & Small Meditation/Library room. House Chapel. Private living areas of Shalom Community
Lower entrance/sitting room, Breakfast Servery & Coffee Area, Scullery & Large Commercial Kitchen, Dining Rooms – max 50 diners, Access to back garden,Outdoor Dining Area & Labyrinth. Laundry available for guest’s use adjacent to back door.
- Seating for up to 50 people
- Data Projector and speakers
- White Boards
- Small Library/Meditation Room
- On most occasions the Blessed Sacrament is reserved here
- The Community meets in the chapel for daily prayers. You are most welcome to join us.
- Our chapel is a place for quite prayer or meditation, please respect it and those who might be praying there.
- Available for use by Guests
- Labyrinth Prayer Guides available
- Labyrinth Exercises/Meditation by arrangement
- Labyrinth Retreats run each year
- Pergola with seating for under cover, dining or group breakout.
- Extensive gardens for quiet prayer/meditation
- Outdoor seating and Tables for dining or group breakout
- Shady Fruit Trees for cover
- Large Barbecue available