Are you wanting a country escape for a few days, to enjoy some peace and quiet, to renew and refresh yourself? We may have exactly what you are searching for 40 minutes south of Newcastle or 60 minutes on the M1 north of Sydney. We have a number of spaces available in Cooranbong immersed in the pristine rural energy of the Watagan Mountains.
Update: As of the end of January 2020 we will unfortunately no longer be able to offer accommodation. There are a range of options in the surrounding areas that you can find with an online search.
Please note: all our accommodation has a vegetarian food only and no drugs or alcohol policy as part of it’s booking agreement. Full details below including discount rates for extended stays.
Please contact the Abode of Peace Reception on +612 4977 3300 or email Chandra Ganga on retreatcentre@shantimission.org to arrange bookings for more than 1 person.
Abode Cottage
Address: 45 Kings Road, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265
The Abode Cotatge is located at the Abode of Peace in a beautiful bushland setting.
Full house and appointments (kitchen, laundry), peaceful views and room to wander.
- 3 rooms, total 8 beds: 1 x twin share with ensuite $60 per bed, 2 x triple share $50 per bed
- 1 bathroom (1 shower and 1 toilet)
- Linen included
- Live in caretaker
- Free wi-fi
- Ample off-street parking
Avalon House
Address: 47 Kings Road, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265
Avalon House is located next door to the Abode of Peace and can be accessed by an easy 200 metre walk.
Facilities & Amenities
- 3 rooms, total 8 beds at $50 per bed (1 x twin share, 2 x triple share)
- Shared bathroom (3 showers and 4 toilets)
- Linen included
- Live in caretaker
- Kitchenette (fridge, oven/grill, stovetop, microwave, sandwich press and toaster)
- Off-street parking
- Communal area with wood fire and air conditioning
Retreat Centre
Address: 213 Martinsville Road, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265.
Tranquil country setting, home to a number of ashram residents. 5 minute drive to Abode of Peace ashram.
- 1 twin share room, $50 per bed. Available Mon to Thurs.
- Shared bathroom
- Linen included
- Live in caretaker and some permanent residents
- Kitchen
- Off-street parking
- Communal area
- Tranquil gardens and dam
Please note: all our accommodation has a vegetarian food only and no drugs or alcohol policy as part of its booking agreement.
For all accommodation:
- We kindly request that you honour these venues as part of Shanti Mission and refrain from consuming: meat (beef, lamb, pork and poultry), fish and seafood products (including tinned products), drugs and alcohol.
- We offer dorm-style shared accommodation, with two, three or five beds. All bookings are per person per bed.
- Please be aware that there is no segregation by gender in room allocation through this online booking system. It is possible to book a private room by paying for all beds in the room.
- Check-in is from 1pm and check-out is 10am.
- Linen and bedding is provided.
- As many of our guests are looking for spiritual and meditative experiences, we are unable to accommodate children under 16 years of age.
- We invite quiet within and around the accommodation between 10pm and 7am for the enjoyment of all guests.
- We request that guests strip their bed on the day of departure.
- Accommodation prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST.
- Our live-in caretakers can guide guests to transport, Shanti Mission programs, local amenities and provide basic tourist information.
Discounts for long stays
Receive 15% discount for stays of 7 nights or more
Receive 20% discount for stays of 30 nights or more