Casa Pallotti - or just Casa - is a centre/campsite that fosters and encourages the development of youth, families and the wider community. It is nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, just 40km from Lilydale.
Casa is a non-profit organisation run and managed by a group of volunteers, affectionately known as 'Friends of Casa'. The property is owned by the Australian Pallottines and Friends of Casa actively work to promote the vision and spirit of St Vincent Pallotti.
Facilities and Features
The campsite is centred around a century old farmhouse. Casa keeps a homely feel throughout, whilst providing modern facilities.
Heated dorms accommodate up to 80 people.
Other features include:
- Friendly reception.
- Catered or uncatered - full catering includes breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper
- Meeting room with fire place and comfortable couches
- Commercial kitchen
Large multi-purpose hall- Chapel
- Volleyball court
- Basketball court
- Disabled toilet and shower
- Games and activities including table tennis, bocce, soccer, football, foosball and more.
- Grassed sports area
- Creek with campfire area, great for damper and billy tea
- A variety of bush walks from beginner to advanced
- Dayhire available
- Panoramic mountain views
A short walk to the Yarra River- Programs and Camps
Casa is ideal for a wide range of camps, including:
- School retreats
- Parish family camps
- Faith based camps
- Youth leadership camps
- Recreational camps (bushwalking, canoeing, bikeriding, etc.)