The Monastery Function Centre, Urrbrae

History

The Monastery has been the home of the Priests and Brothers of the Passionist Community for more than 120 years.

The original 16 acres of land was owned by Arthur Hardy, and in 1847 the ownership passed to Joseph Barrow Montefiore. Adelaide’s Montefiore Hill is named after his brother Jacob.

Mr Montefiore built a grand house known as ‘The Glen’ and planted a selection of rare and imported trees and plants, some of which still grace the grounds.

The Passionist Community purchased the property for 2500 pounds in 1896.

The original house was demolished in the early 1940’s on order of the local Council which considered it uninhabitable and unsafe, and the current Spanish Mission-inspired building was built over several stages.

Food & beverage

The restaurant is only operational when they have a function booked in – meals by prior arrangement

Grounds & Gardens

Come explore the historic and beautiful grounds, including The Sacred Garden, which features fourteen magnificent Carrara marble sculptures.

Each sculpture is a tableau of figures designed by esteemed Italian sculptor Franco Miozza, and carved in the Ferdinando Palla Studio in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Acquired by the Passionist Order more than 50 years ago, each sculpture has been the subject of major conservation and restoration works.

Other facilities

The Monastery has a choice of flexible, comfortable and affordable areas to host your next conference or retreat – all set within the historic grounds.

The Monastery offers you:

• conveniently located 10 minutes from CBD & 20 minutes from airport; ideal for both local and interstate guests
• fully equipped, modern rooms for up to 100 people
• break-out rooms
• a resident catering team, private dining rooms for business lunches/breakfasts
• ample on-site parking
• accommodation for conference groups
• flexibility to meet your special needs
• privacy and peace.