The Immaculate Conception Retreat Center

The building is located in the Kingston 8 section of Jamaica it was originally to be a luxury hotel built by American financiers in the 1950’s. When the Jamaican economy collapsed approximately in 1954 they discontinued their efforts of completing the project. As years went by an Order of Allegany Nuns from upstate New York purchased the property at a dramatically reduced price. Adjacent to the retreat center is a prominent all girls high school that has a waiting list of up to 15 years. The grounds were extremely well kept and had a very large built in pool. Every evening upon returning from our days activities the front doors were locked and guards with dogs patrolled the property. The rooms had modest sleeping quarters but still expelled the beauty of yesteryear as the rooms were large and had a large terrace as well, each overlooking the grounds. The Sisters made us feel very welcomed and were very hospitable. They provided breakfast and dinner for us daily. The meals were of Jamaican custom, chicken, fish, rice and beans, fried plantains, and various exotic island fruits just to name a few.

 

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