Experience Carmel Coastal Retreat
Nestled in the heart of the Garden Route, George, amongst some of the world’s finest scenery. Break away to enjoy a time of physical, emotional and spiritual recreation.
It will be our privilege as a Christian community to welcome you to Carmel Coastal Retreat.
Experience the breathtaking views of Victoria Bay and our beautiful gardens and venues to make your group visit an experience to remember.
If you are looking for a break away from the busyness of life and the opportunity to rest and restore within our quiet places and magnificent views, then Carmel is the place for you.
Additionally the School Holidays are an incredible time for kids of all ages and parents to come together for fun and daily activities run by the Carmel Team.
Our Ministry Programmes bring together individuals, couples, & groups into a temporary community where we offer spiritual enrichment, growth, and rediscovery through co-ordinated ministry.
Programmes offer an opportunity to connect with others in the same situation, and to support and encourage one another as God enables.
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Carmel Ministry Programmes
Throughout the year Carmel hosts a variety of meaningful, special interest ministry programmes and spiritually enriching seminars. Carmel staff, as well as highly regarded teachers and specialists lead these programmes.
Our Women’s Retreat is taking place over 1-3 August and Prim Plus over 15-19 September with the Pastor’s Appreciation Retreat taking place throughout the regular season.
To read more about the Ministry events planned over the months ahead, click the banner links below.
All are welcome to our Ministry events, it would be our privilege as a Christian community to welcome you to Carmel.
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Hello Carmel June 2025
“His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
Psalm 147:10-11
Hello Carmel April 2025
“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”
Philippians 2: 5-7
Hello Carmel March 2025
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature GOD, did not consider equality with GOD something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”
Philippians 2: 5-7
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