Spaces
Chittick Lodge has group accommodation comprising 16 rooms with bunk beds for up to 122 people.
Our 2.5 acres of spacious grounds includes :
9 ensuites rooms - sleeps 72
7 bunk rooms - sleeps 50
coach driver room
2 sets of shared bathrooms
common room with television & kitchenette facilities
chapel
commercial kitchen
dining room that seats 90+
laundry with washing machine, dryer and large soaking tub
large open grass area - soccer, wide games + volleyball
covered deck with cafe seating
secure, contained courtyard surrounded by accommodation
the grounds
If your group needs areas for outdoor activities or play, then Chittick Lodge provides space for that. Our site sits on 2.5 acres.
Within the grounds there is a:
large grassed area with room for soccer, volleyball & wide games
covered deck with cafe seating, suitable for outdoor dining, gathering and meeting together
contained courtyard centrally located within the accommodation wings with basketball ring, corn hole, giant chess and more
the chapel
The Chittick Lodge Chapel – a unique and meaningful space
This is a cherished part of the property - quaint, light-filled and rich with character.
Inside, you’ll find original features, plenty of seating and AV equipment to support a variety of uses. The space is available exclusively to guests and offers a versatile setting for reflection, worship, workshops, gatherings or just good ‘ol fun.
With origins dating back to 1870, the chapel was originally built as a Wesleyan Church to serve the local Gerringong community. To mark its opening, two pine trees were planted at the entrance - trees that still stand tall today.
established in 1975
Chittick Lodge was established in the 1970s by the Methodist Church. Their vision was simple: to provide a retreat where people could “get away from it all” and enjoy the natural beauty and surrounds of the sleepy town of Gerringong.
The Lodge gets its name from the local Chittick family, whose donations helped the project to proceed and later extend. The initial ‘west wing’ provided accommodation for 58 people, while the addition of an ‘east wing’ in the 1990s increased capacity to 100. The original church hall from the 1970s is now a large dining hall.
Today, Chittick Lodge remains a popular stop for all kinds of groups, of all sizes and ages. Gerringong may be a little less sleepy nowadays, but still retains that quiet seaside charm that made it a perfect venue forty years ago.