The Monastery

Description:

Home to the Passionist Fathers, with history dating back to 1847. With unique Spanish-styled architecture and spacious gardens including the Sacred Garden boasting 14 magnificent Carrara marble sculptures carved in Italy; your visit to this historical site is bound to impress. Situated on 10 acres of spacious and beautiful grounds, while conveniently close to public transport and only five kilometres from the heart of the city of Adelaide, The Monastery offers Church Services available to the public and also state-of-the-art conference facilities, catering from the small meeting to large corporate events. The Monastery Sacred Gardens offer a unique tranquil walk with commissioned sculptures depicting the Stations of the Cross being the centrepiece of the garden, which is lovingly cared for by a small team of volunteers. Tours of the garden followed by Devonshire Tea can be arranged with the function centre team. The Sacred Gardens are open to the public 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.