Loading...
Marian Valley Retreat "Made for More"
by
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 9:30 AM –
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 1:00 PM (GMT+10)
Private Location (sign in to display)
9
Registered
Details
A weekend of rest, friendship and renewal in the beautiful surrounds of Marian Valley
There’s a longing in every heart for something more. This retreat is an invitation to explore your purpose, grow in faith, and discover the fullness of life you were created for. Come to know more deeply who you are in God’s eyes, and step into the more you were made for!
What to expect:
4 sessions over 2 days including a talk with time for reflection, prayer & discussion.
(Talks by: Mark Doyle, Fr. Charlie, Chris Dougherty)
Hike & walk to shrines of various saints
Free time
Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation
Fellowship and cheeky Campfire!
Food & Accommodation provided in ticket for $25
Registration closes 3rd of July
Email for dietary requirements to:
christopher.dougherty@acu.edu.au
What to bring:
Hat
Shoes (to hike in)
Clothes for 2 days (Trackies/ jumper)
Bible, Journal, Pen.
Water bottle.
Warm blanket (IT WILL BE COLD)
Mandatory from Marian Valley:
2 Sheets or a sleeping bag (Both recommended)
2 pillowcases
Where to meet:
Meet onsite at Marian Valley:
2541 Beechmont Rd, Witheren QLD 4275
Car-pooling recommended!
Get your friends together and carpool to the site
If you are stuck on how you will get there, Email:
christopher.dougherty@acu.edu.au
We can assist to find you a way there.
About Marian Valley:
Jesus is the most important person here in Marian Valley. He is the source of grace, and prayers, praise, and adoration lead to Him.
Marian Valley is a sacred place. The Pauline Fathers established the Shrine to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Pilgrims come to the Shrine for Holy Mass, for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, to be a part of Eucharistic Adoration, to join in Eucharistic Processions, the Rosary, devotions, reflection, retreats – indeed, everything that leads to spiritual renewal and conversion.
Each year thousands of pilgrims visit the Shrine. Our Lady invites all to pray and helps us to bring Christ to our world as she did.
The Shrine was opened and blessed on the 10th of December 1995 by Bishop Eugene Cuskelly, MSC (Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane Archdiocese) and is under the care of the monks of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit (the Pauline Fathers).
Marian Valley Website.
Food Provided (Wraps, burgers, snags/eggs, snacks, fruit, water (Gluten free and Vegetarian options available)
Email christopher.dougherty@acu.edu.au for any other dietary requirements)