The Verbum Dei
Retreat Centre

the retreat centreconference roomthe Barn Chapelthe Attic Chapelthe Dining Roomthe cottagethe Kitchenthe accomodation blockthe "link" bungalowAccomodation block

The Retreat centre aims to be a place of encounter with God, combining simplicity with a welcoming atmosphere of community. It is situated in beautiful scenery at the heart of the Isle of Wight with impressive views towards the south of the island. The centre incorporates a cottage and outbuildings that were originally part of St.Dominic’s Priory; a Dominican Convent built in the 19th century overlooking Carisbrooke Castle.
 groups sharing outside the retreat centre

the attic chapel
Facilities offered at the Centre

The facilities include:
  • Attic Chapel for personal prayer or small groups.
  • Barn Chapel suitable for larger groups.
  • Two residential blocks with total accommodation for 36 (including both shared and single rooms).
  • One independent disabled unit for one person or a couple.
  • Dining room and serving area.
  • Large conference room.
  • Pleasant grounds, including gardens and apple orchard plus adequate parking space.

    • Activities taking place at the Centre

    Periodically:
  • Weekend and day retreats for young people and adults.
  • Retreats in silence (praying with the Word of God), for a weekend, a week or longer.
  • Camps for teenagers.
  • Confirmation retreats.
    On a weekly basis:
  • School of Apostles (formation for people committed to evangelisation).
  • School of the Word (Prayer with the Word of God)
    The centre can also be booked by other groups for their own activities or by those wishing to make an individual retreat
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    Where we are

    How to get there by car:
    There are car ferry services running from Southampton to East Cowes , Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth.

    On arriving to the island follow signs to Newport. Those travelling from Fishbourne and East Cowes will enter Newport on the A3054, keep left on the first main roundabout following signs to Sandown. After the second roundabout turn right into Shide Road, take the first left, and then continue straight on over the mini-roundabout to Whitepit Lane. At the second mini-roundabout turn left up the hill, and take the first turning on the left which is Nunnery Lane. The Retreat Centre is a couple of hundred yards up, on the left hand side.

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    Dates of Encounters,
    Retreats and activities
    Isle of Wight
    Community