A Ministry of the order of Friars Minor
(Franciscan Friars)
of the Holy Spirit Province
Region of St Andrew, Aotearoa New Zealand
Our location:
The Saint Francis Retreat Centre is situated in three hectares of park-like grounds approximately 20 mins from Auckland International Airport. It provides opportunities for Retreats, Prayer Days, and conferences for Church and not-for-profit organisations.
About Us:
The Retreat Centre is a ministry of the Order of Friars Minor, brothers and priests following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. It is open to many different faiths and groups for Retreats, Days of Prayer, Conferences, and Workshops.
We can sleep up to 38 people and while our accommodation is simple, it is comfortable and clean. We provide excellent home-cooked meals with a vegetarian option. People with special diets now need to cater for themselves. Please contact our office administrator to discuss.
The surrounding grounds provide a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for retreats as well as seminars and workshops. The Centre is staffed by Franciscan Friars and dedicated lay people who carry on the Franciscan Spirit of hospitality and
Facilities:
We offer a variety of meeting places
Conference Room: It can comfortably seat up to 40 people.
Chapel: The Chapel can seat up to 50 people and is available as a sacred space for prayer, reflection and services.
Fireplace Room: A popular choice in winter months with the open fireplace. Seats 25.
Library: A smaller space with comfortable chairs. Seats 12.
Front Room: This is a new space created by our present building change. It will probably seat 10-15 people.
Other Information:
Bedrooms: All our bedrooms are single rooms – 30 upstairs and 8 downstairs.
Bathrooms: 2 upstairs and 1 downstairs.
Wheelchair Access: We now have lift access to our 1st floor.
Dining Room and Catering: The Dining Room can comfortably seat up to 50 people. Full buffet style catering is provided. Please discuss your special catering needs at time of booking.
Location: Saint Francis Retreat Centre is half-way between Auckland Airport and CBD. Shops are a 10 – 20 minute walk away either at Three Kings or Royal Oak.
Pricing (All prices include GST and are subject to change)
Group Weekend Rates (Residential)
Weekend: Friday 5pm until Sunday 4pm $270 per person
Weekend: Friday 7pm until Sunday 4pm $235 per person
Weekend: Friday 7pm until Sunday 11am $200 per person
Weekend: Saturday 9am until Sunday 4pm $200 per person
Group Weekday Rates (Residential)
Weekday: (24 hours / Three meals) $135 per person
B & B: Single night $60 per person
B & B: Plus Lunch $110 per person
B & B: Plus Dinner $110 per person
Day Rates (Non-Residential)
Full Day: Lunch and evening meal provided $90 per person
(This charge includes morning and afternoon tea, venue use and equipment hire)
Day: Lunch provided $50 per person
(This charge includes morning and afternoon tea, venue use and equipment hire)
Day: 9 – 5 Day – BYO Lunch $25 per person
(Day hire of room: $250.00 no per head charge)
Half Day: $12.00 per person
(Half Day hire of room: $150.00 no per head charge)
Charges revised 2019 – additional charges may apply depending on how a group uses the venue
Please note that a non-refundable deposit is required before a group booking is confirmed.
All Income derived from these charges goes towards the immediate and long term running costs of St Francis Retreat Centre which operates on a not-for-profit basis. These charges are subsidised by the generosity of benefactors, living and deceased, and by the voluntary labour of the Franciscan friars and their many helpers throughout the seventy five years of its service.
For Bookings please contact the Retreat Centre Administrator:
Phone : 09 625 6651 (Office hours) Fax : 09 625 7384
Email : admin@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz
