Facilities

The Horizon Room is a specialist conference facility, tastefully equipped and carpeted. It is so named as it provides a view of the entire Indian Ocean horizon as seen from Carmel. A paved pathway leads from Reception to the room, which has sliding doors opening onto a large deck area overlooking the gardens and the chapel and the hills & ocean beyond.

 The facility seats 60 chairs comfortably in “cinema” style and about 30 if a table conference is required. There are three large whiteboards and a pull down screen, adequate lighting and ceiling fans.

This venue is open for all kinds of conference needs whether secular or Christian.

Our first chapel was built with funds donated from a lady who had been specifically guided by God to pass on most of her retirement funding for the provision of a sanctuary. The beautiful wooden chapel that resulted was destroyed by veld fire in 2000, but as a result of insurance and many generous donations the present chapel was built, furnished and opened again.  Basically circular in shape, the building can accommodate up to 100 people, if the foyer is also used for seats. The large windows look out over the ocean and the endless coastline, and a wonderful water feature running over natural rocks.

The chapel contains several evocative and tasteful items. Two interesting wooden crosses – a central one made for the first chapel from a driftwood beam found on the Wilderness beach and a miniature one made from olive wood from the garden of Gethsemane. The lovely oak lectern was made and donated in memory of a son who died tragically. The banners have all been made by the workgroups attending our Celtic Christianity retreats.

The chapel is available for all kinds of Christian events and celebrations. A paved pathway provides easy access, fairly steep but usable even for wheelchairs, with assistance.

Carmel boasts a sparkling pool, tennis court, volleyball and croquet lawn, as well as numerous walks on our 49 hectare property.

Jack’s Barn is so called in memory of Jack Edkins, our founder and donor of the property.  It is the original farm barn, now provided with a concrete floor and with adequate windows and doorways all around. While the structure is simple and without pretension, many groups have transformed it into a wonderful setting for special events and wedding receptions.  For a table reception the building can seat up to 110 and for a cinema style meeting it can comfortably seat 220. There is a simple platform area.

 This area also doubles up as our Games Room.  Here one can play pool, table tennis & darts or even use it for Action cricket.

The Recreation Hall is the basic relaxation and activity area for Carmel guests and is used for games, special events and activities, and sometimes for wedding receptions. Whereas it cannot be normally made available to small groups it becomes the most significant venue for the larger meetings that take place under block bookings as it accommodates 90 chairs comfortably, with space for tea and “lounge” areas, OR up to 120 if these areas are sacrificed and tea is served elsewhere.

Large sliding doors open on to a patio area. There is a raised platform section and a pull down screen, a lovely fireplace and an adequate tea serving area. The main floor area is wooden boards with the “lounge “ area carpeted, although this will be tiled in the future. 

 Here you can also watch DSTV on our large plasma screen or enjoy a DVD.