The Sisters of St John of God (SSJG) is an international community of women religious in the Catholic Church, founded in Wexford, Ireland in 1871. The Sisters arrived in Western Australia in 1895 and began a long ministry of caring. Many other women followed from both Australia and Ireland and for over a hundred years the Sisters have offered a wide range of health care, education and other services to the people of Australia. Sisters of St John of God Inc was established in 1909 and is a Catholic charitable organisation operated by the Sisters of St John of God. Currently its primary operational purpose is to procure services for the care of the members of Australian Region. It does not provide care or any other services to members of other religious congregations, or to members of the public. SSJG Ministries Inc. is a Catholic charitable organisation operated by the Sisters of St John of God. It carries on the major charitable activities of the Congregation. St John of God Retreat and Conference centre (Retreat Centre) is operated through SSJG Ministries Inc . It is a beautiful venue imbued with a spiritual atmosphere conducive to contemplation and reflection. The Retreat Centre is well used with numerous Catholic and community groups booking it for the purpose of retreats, conferences, faith enrichment, professional development, workshops, strategic planning, holidays, social engagement and respite. The Retreat Centre is utilised by religious groups (Catholic, Anglican, other Christian) as well as secular organisations. The groups include Dioceses, Parishes, religious congregations, education providers, health care providers, community groups, individuals and families. They undertake a range of activities including retreats, meetings, planning sessions, formation, craft activities and social activities. The facilities at the Retreat Centre include: • a Chapel • both catered and self-catered accommodation, • a Boardroom, • various conference rooms; • indoor and covered outdoor dining, and • a large garden area containing a labyrinth, open fireplace, reflection water wall, Poustinia (hermitage) and numerous other reflective quiet places.It is important to note that we provide a venue only for groups, we do not provide retreats. We do not have any involvement in organising retreats or any of the other activities that are undertaken by groups using the site.