Villa Maria del Mar ... gift of the sea
                                                    a place of peace, natural beauty and tranquility
                               overlooking the Monterey Bay

                                      
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Guests include women religious,
priests, ministers, educators,
Catholic and Ecumenical groups,
12-Step participants,
parish councils and
civic community non-profit groups.

The healing rhythm of
the Monterey Bay
provides a background
for walking and relaxation.
 Once visitors experience
the serenity and beauty,
they return year after year.





Accommodations include
twin or double bedrooms
with private bath
which house as many
as 41 single occupancy
or 71 double occupancy guests.


A spacious conference room
faces the Bay.

A smaller gathering place
is available for 12-15

 

 

Delicious home cooked meals
are served in the beautiful Surfside Dining Room with a picturesque Bay view from any vantage point.



A quaint chapel is available for private prayer and Eucharistic Liturgy

A small oratory is available
for prayer
and meditation.

May Peace Prevail on Earth

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 Along with neighbors and friends, the Sisters of the Holy Names at Villa Maria del Mar blessed and dedicated an International Peace Pole in the newly created Peace Garden. Caretakers of all God's creation, we believe peacemaking is not an optional commitment, but is a requirement of our faith. All are called to be peacemakers by our belief in the interdependence of all creation, all cultures, all countries and all peoples.
"May Peace Prevail on Earth" is the silent prayer of the Peace Pole as the sun rises on each new day.  Let the ocean waters that serve to connect all the lands on our planet, be a symbol of our own interconnectedness
    

 

 

 

 

Mary's Garden overlooks the beautiful Monterey Bay
Villa Maria del Mar
is a non-profit retreat center
that welcomes peoples of all faiths.