Space to gather, teach, worship and rest — the whole estate, yours alone
A Christian retreat centre set apart in the valley
Christian Retreat Centre · NSW
Oasis of Hope is a private 14-acre retreat in the Upper Orara Valley, an easy drive inland from Coffs Harbour. Your group has the whole estate to itself — no shared spaces, no other bookings — so a weekend away can be exactly that: set apart, unhurried, and centred on the people and the purpose you came for.
Room to gather as one
The all-weather Pavilion seats 80 to 100 under cover, with pull-down weather screens and an adjoining stage — a natural home for worship, teaching, and long-table meals together. As evening falls, the firepit becomes the place where the real conversations happen.
A space to teach and reflect
A dedicated meeting room seats up to 70 with a 75-inch screen and wireless presentation — ready for sessions, studies, and breakouts. Beyond it, fourteen acres of lawns, gardens, and a creek give people somewhere quiet to walk, pray, and think.
Rest that restores
Between sessions, the wellness centre offers a 38°C outdoor spa and a traditional Finnish sauna beneath open sky. Comfortable beds for 21 across the homestead and Garden Wing mean your group stays together, on-site, the whole weekend.
At a glance
- Exclusive use of the entire 14-acre estate
- Sleeps 21 in beds, with creekside camping for larger groups
- All-weather Pavilion seating 80–100 for worship and meals
- Teaching room for up to 70 with a 75" screen
- Quiet grounds, creek walks, and a firepit for evenings
Frequently asked questions
- Can our group have exclusive use of the property?
- Yes. Oasis of Hope is booked on an exclusive-use basis, so your church or group has the entire 14-acre estate, accommodation, and gathering spaces to yourselves for the duration of your stay.
- How many people can you accommodate?
- There are 21 beds across the 6-bedroom homestead (sleeping 17) and the attached Garden Wing (sleeping 4). For larger groups, creekside and valley camping on the estate can extend capacity — get in touch and we'll talk through your numbers.
- Is there a space for worship, teaching or sessions?
- Yes. The covered Pavilion seats 80–100 for plenary worship and meals, and a separate meeting room seats up to 70 with a 75-inch screen and wireless presentation for teaching and breakout sessions.
- Can we run our own program and bring our own speakers?
- Absolutely. The venue is yours for the weekend — you set the schedule, the sessions, and the speakers. We simply provide the spaces, the accommodation, and the quiet of the valley.
- Where is the retreat centre located?
- Oasis of Hope is in the Upper Orara Valley in the Coffs Harbour hinterland on the NSW Mid North Coast — rural and removed, yet within a comfortable drive of Coffs Harbour.
Plan your retreat in the valley
Tell us your dates and group size, and we'll help you shape a weekend set apart.