2025 has arrived
Our 10th Open day was Saturday 8th Feb.
Space for God series started in February.
World Labyrinth Day in May
Stained Glass Art Retreat June 20-22
Silent Retreat in July.
Tim & Merridie Costello 8 - 10th August.
Space for God 23rd August
Wrapping up in December.
Tim & Merridie Costello
A rare opportunity to spend time with 2 of Australia’s most long serving, respected thinkers and faith leaders.
"Leadership in a fragmented world"
8 - 10th August 2025
​Weekend Retreat at Fosterton Retreat:
Friday evening to Sunday
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Explore, recharge up close & personal
Wrapping up with Sunday reflective time.
Tim & Merridie have formerly spent years leading a church, building community in a challenging part of Melbourne, working in not for profit spheres and more recently leading tours of Australians in the Footsteps of the Apostles around Greece and Turkey. They are a good team and somehow hold together a vibrant family. Tim is a well known face and voice in the nation whilst Merridie keeps him honest and grounded.
Come & enjoy a great retreat
Who is the retreat for?
Leaders in any situation: work, politics, business, community, a faith community.
A small number of people, no more than 20.
As Tim & Merridie have such a wide range of experience and knowledge it will be helpful for a wide range of leaders/people.
This is a rare opportunity
Want to come just for the Saturday?
You can....see below.
What should I expect?
To hear from Merridie, not just Tim.
Be inspired, refreshed & encouraged through times of input, discussion, question, reflection and application.
Casual discussions round the fire place & meal times.
Slowing down and take a reflective walk through the bush or one of the 4 labyrinths on the property.
Be nurtured by nature.
Do we have to stay?
Stay with us for the full experience.
LIMITED NUMBERS.
There is room for a few day attendees or if you stay somewhere else locally.
Investment in your leadership:
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$600 pp Friday night until Sunday lunch
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$400 Saturday only 9am - dinner.
Includes meals & morning tea.
Pay by direct debit/credit card (with surcharge)/invoice
Couples the 2nd person $100 off.
Accommodation options:
Get in early for a cabin just for you, with your own bathroom
Bring a friend, share the cost, (share a bathroom)​
Fosterton House, sharing 2 bathrooms:
Single bed, share a room
All at special retreat rates (see booking form).
If you'd like others in your community to hear from Tim & Merridie come along to the
Business Breakfast in Newcastle Friday 8th
in partnership with Radio Rhema.
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​Listen to conversations and lectures by Tim Costello:
‘You are Blessed to be a Blessing’ Menzies’s Sense of Duty to Australia’s Neighbours
Investigator Lecture on Changing the World with Flinders University
A Conversation with Tim Costello
Or read articles:
Why Christians Should Care About the USAID Freeze
Tim Costello on Social Cohesion
Girl Talk with Tim Costello with Martine Harte from 'Engaging Women'
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