Türkçe
Deutsch
العربية
中文
한국어
Español
Português
A Christian retreat between the mountains and the sea
Take the whole monastery — chapel, courtyards and eight homes for up to thirty.
A place set apart
For over a century this has been a place of prayer — first a monastery for the monks who tended St Luke's church across the lane. Whitewashed walls, a cloister garden and a hand-dug pool, between the mountains and the sea.
The whole property, just for your group
Hire The Old Monastery exclusively: eight self-contained homes sleeping up to 30, around the old courtyard and the pool, with a covered dining area for evenings together.
Space to gather and to worship
The Candlelight Prayer Chapel for worship and stillness, a conference room seating 24 with a projector, a light-filled art studio, and quiet corners across the cloister garden.
Rest, and explore
North Cyprus is beautiful and still unhurried. Between sessions: crusader castles, Bellapais Abbey, coastal walks and boat trips — and Lapta village a short walk away.
Tell us your dates and group size — we'll reply personally, usually within a day.
Retreats that fit this place
Church & prayer retreats
Worship in the candlelight chapel, teaching for up to 24, quiet corners for prayer.
Creative & writing retreats
A light-filled art studio, old courtyards and long Mediterranean light for workshops.
Wellness retreats
Morning practice by the pool, sessions in the courtyard, eight homes to rest well.
Silent & private retreats
A walled cloister garden, 330 days of sun and a village pace — space for stillness.
Retreat questions
Can we hire the whole property for a retreat?
Yes. The whole property is taken exclusively — eight homes, courtyard, pool and chapel.
How many people can you sleep?
Up to 30 guests across eight homes — 8 double, 6 twin and 2 single bedrooms.
Is there a chapel or space for worship?
Yes — the Candlelight Prayer Chapel, plus a conference room seating 24 with a projector.
Do you provide meals or catering?
Every home has its own kitchen, and there is a covered dining area and a BBQ.
When is the best time for a retreat?
Spring and autumn are especially lovely, but 330 sunny days a year suit retreats year-round.
How do we book a retreat?
Send us your dates and group size — we reply personally, usually within a day.
Do you host wellness, creative and silent retreats as well as Christian ones?
Yes. Church, wellness, writing, art and silent retreats are all hosted here.