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
Go deeper on this topic
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.
EXTENDED UNTIL 14TH JULY
Early Bird Price until 30th June 2025
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 Time & 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
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.
Costs: $600 pp
Contact us for a discount for couples.
Includes meals & morning tea.
Pay by direct debit/credit card (with surcharge)/invoice
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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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