"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11: 28
Sharing the restoring love of Christ, through hospitality
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.
Groups Retreats
Weddings
Special Events
Conferences
Experience the breathtaking views of Victoria Bay and our beautiful gardens and venues to make your group visit an experience to remember.
Leisure & School Holidays
Leisure & School Holidays
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.
Ministry Programmes
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
We are so excited to share the news with you of the launch of the Pathfinder-Impact Gap Year Program in February 2025, hosted at Carmel.
Pathfinder-Impact is a transformative discipleship Gap Year program founded by Gavin and Nicky Lloyd, and Johann and Naomi Verster from the OutdoorEco team.

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Carmel News
Hello Carmel February 2025
Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.”
Matthew 18: 2-5
Hello Carmel December 2024
“The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.”
Exodus 34: 6
Hello Carmel November 2024
“Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Philippians 3:13-14 NLT
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