Welcome to the Gathering Place.
We are delighted to share this beautiful place of peace, meditation, contemplation, healing, renewal and learning.
The Gathering Place is an urban retreat centre nestled in the heart of inner north Canberra.
This garden oasis is five minutes by car from the city centre, and easily accessible by bicycle or bus.
Located in a quiet neighbourhood, it is walking distance to the Dickson shops, local eateries, swimming pool, Dickson wetlands and the Mount Majura Nature Reserve.
The history of the Gathering Place
The Brigidine sisters established this as a convent in the 1950s. When the convent closed, the Gathering Place was then created as a retreat and spirituality centre with a contemplative focus in 1994 by Meryl Bollard and Sister Lorraine Gatehouse.
It has been lovingly cared for as a place of contemplation, renewal and healing for over 30 years and has played a very important role in our community.
Simply Mindful was invited to take on the management and vision of the Gathering Place in 2019 and a new chapter of the Gathering Place began in mid 2020.
This is now the home of Simply Mindful: Canberra Mindfulness Centre and our mindfulness programs.
We are honoured to be here.
“The Gathering Place is cool and has its own wacky vibe, being a former convent, and the garden has its own charm and character.”
What would you like to do at the Gathering Place?
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Join a mindfulness course, meditation group or yoga class.
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Run your own event in this unique space.