Dining Facility
The dining is situated in the convent, a short walk from the Retreat Center and offers good home-style meals. Other than providing alternative desserts for diabetic persons, we are not able to cater for exclusive or specialized diets and cannot guarantee that our kitchen or dining room is free from allergens such as peanuts etc. (There are 2 refrigerators in Mariawald and a microwave, so it is possible to bring foods from home and keep them there) Our maximum seating is 44 persons.
Mealtimes for groups of 6 or more: Breakfast 8:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm and Dinner 5:30 pm. Our caterers do not have flexibility to change mealtimes since they require a set schedule to prepare meals, serve, tidy up and return home.
Individuals and groups less than 6:
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Monday – Friday: continental style breakfast (Mariawald kitchenette) Lunch & Dinner in the Convent dining room Lunch; 12:00 pm Dinner 5:30 pm
Monday – Friday: continental style breakfast (Mariawald kitchenette) Lunch & Dinner in the Convent dining room Lunch; 12:00 pm Dinner 5:30 pm •Saturday & Sunday Brunch; 10:15 am Dinner 5:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday Brunch; 10:15 am Dinner 5:30 pm
We invite you to share God`s grandeur at Mariawald and to make your stay comfortable. All entrances have a ramp and are ADA accessible as are washrooms in the lobby. There is also an ADA fully equipped bedroom with ensuite full bath.
On the First Floor
•A Gathering Area is situated facing the pond and has a fully accessible entry ramp and washroom. It has facilities for making coffee and tea, and a refrigerator to hold cold drinks. An adjacent lounge offers the opportunity to relax and meet with friends or simply spend some quiet time.
A Gathering Area is situated facing the pond and has a fully accessible entry ramp and washroom. It has facilities for making coffee and tea, and a refrigerator to hold cold drinks. An adjacent lounge offers the opportunity to relax and meet with friends or simply spend some quiet time. •Paula’s Place is a conference room next to the Gathering Area and seats around 35- 40 people. It has a choice of rectangular or round portable tables and conference style chairs. There is a television/DVD player available. A multimedia projector and mobile projection screen may be provided on request.
Paula’s Place is a conference room next to the Gathering Area and seats around 35- 40 people. It has a choice of rectangular or round portable tables and conference style chairs. There is a television/DVD player available. A multimedia projector and mobile projection screen may be provided on request. • Private Reconciliation/Spiritual Direction Room: This room is situated next to the main office and is available for groups. It can also be booked on an hourly basis throughout the day and evening by counsellors and spiritual directors.
Private Reconciliation/Spiritual Direction Room: This room is situated next to the main office and is available for groups. It can also be booked on an hourly basis throughout the day and evening by counsellors and spiritual directors.On the Second Floor
•Mariawald Chapel overlooks the beauty of our pond and forest. It is exclusively a place of prayer. We consider this area a “sacred space” and try to maintain a quiet and contemplative silence in the chapel when it is not being used for communal worship services.
Mariawald Chapel overlooks the beauty of our pond and forest. It is exclusively a place of prayer. We consider this area a “sacred space” and try to maintain a quiet and contemplative silence in the chapel when it is not being used for communal worship services. •The Upper Room is adjacent to the chapel and is a comfortable place for quiet gatherings of several people.
The Upper Room is adjacent to the chapel and is a comfortable place for quiet gatherings of several people. •Bethany Conference Room holds 12-15 people and has folding tables, chairs, and a media unit with television and DVD player.
Bethany Conference Room holds 12-15 people and has folding tables, chairs, and a media unit with television and DVD player.•The Book Nook offers a snug place to just relax and browse through some favorite reading.
The Book Nook offers a snug place to just relax and browse through some favorite reading. •The Kitchenette has a kettle, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Coffee, black tea/herbal teas, milk, sugar, and sweetener are provided
The Kitchenette has a kettle, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Coffee, black tea/herbal teas, milk, sugar, and sweetener are provided Sleeping Accommodations
•16 rooms with two beds and en-suite full bath
16 rooms with two beds and en-suite full bath •2 rooms with two beds and a full bath outside the room
2 rooms with two beds and a full bath outside the room • 1 single room with a full bath outside the room.
1 single room with a full bath outside the room. • If each person wishes to have the private use of a room – we can accommodate nineteen people.
If each person wishes to have the private use of a room – we can accommodate nineteen people. • If all beds are occupied, we can accommodate thirty-seven people.
If all beds are occupied, we can accommodate thirty-seven people. •There are three rollaway cots available making the maximum number of persons staying in the retreat center 40. On advice of the fire department, we will not overcrowd the building with extra people sleeping on cots or sleeping bags etc.
There are three rollaway cots available making the maximum number of persons staying in the retreat center 40. On advice of the fire department, we will not overcrowd the building with extra people sleeping on cots or sleeping bags etc. • Each bed is made up with fresh sheets and blankets. Towels are also provided. Should you wish to feel more at home, bring along your favorite pillow to add to those on your bed
Each bed is made up with fresh sheets and blankets. Towels are also provided. Should you wish to feel more at home, bring along your favorite pillow to add to those on your bed 
Facilities
Sisters' Chapel
