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Welcome to Loretto Maryholme Spirituality Centre

Whether you come for a short or extended stay give yourself time in this sacred space
to gain some perspective. Return to home and workplace feeling rested and strengthened.

The facilities are best suited to those who desire a peaceful atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Individuals, couples, women's and men's groups, church and school staffs, justice
and social service agencies, planning and development groups, yoga and bodywork programs, artists and writers, and other similar individuals and organizations appreciate
this sacred space.   

We hope your stay will be one that is blessed and upon your departure
you will be refreshed and renewed in mind, body and spirit.

 A few notes to help you enjoy your stay...
  • Maryholme is a bottled-water-free facility. We encourage guests to use the water from the water cooler (which we refill from the kitchen tap), or use the glass water pitchers, or bring their own refillable water bottles and use our tap water...
  • We are scent-free and we encourage guests to be considerate of those with chemical sensitivities by not using incense, air fresheners etc…
  • For fire safety reasons, we ask that you not use wax candles. We invite you to enjoy our battery-operated candles instead.
  • Groups bring their own (twin) sheets and towels. We do have sets available for those who can’t, for which we ask a contribution of $10 per set.
  • Edgar House kitchen is fully equipped with 2 stoves, 2 fridges, dishwasher, coffee makers, kettle and microwave, tea towels, dish soap etc. Fensom Cottage is equipped with 1 stove, 1 fridge, and minor appliances. Cabins are equipped with hot plates, bar fridges, and smaller  appliances. Groups are welcome to use our plates, cutlery, mugs and glasses rather than bringing disposables.
  • If bringing disposables, please ensure that they are compostable or recyclable. If you have questions about where to purchase, please inquire.
  • We are happy for our guests to use our cloth napkins rather than bringing paper serviettes.
  • WiFi is available across most of the property. The network and password information is posted throughout the buildings. 
  • Regrettably but firmly, no minors and no pets.
  • We encourage guests to allow for some clean up time at the end of their stay when planning programming. We encourage our guests to participate in the care of our centre, by emptying garbage, returning furniture to its original place, sweeping or spot mopping if there are lots of crumbs or spills and leaving the kitchen clean neat and tidy. Some groups take a pic when they arrive if they think they will be moving furniture and are worried they won’t remember where it belongs afterwards!
  • Edgar House and Fensom Cottage are heated by a gas furnace and all rooms have supplementary electric baseboard heaters, as well as cooled by central cooling, with supplementary standing fans in each bedroom. Cabins are electrically heated, and have window units and standing fans and each sleeping area. All buildings have ceiling fans.
  • We encourage all guests to participate in our Blessing Practice and our Acknowledgement of First Nations Territory.
  • We are blessed to have you!




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