The Sisters of St. Joseph is a monastery on Hillside Terrace in the St Johns Hill neighbourhood of Whanganui, holding a 4.8 rating from four Google reviews, with one visitor saying the breathing and exercises helped a lot. Monasteries are residential religious communities whose days are shaped by prayer, work and silence, and many welcome guests seeking a retreat: a few quiet days for rest, reflection or spiritual direction. Visits are usually arranged in advance, and each house has its own rhythm — times of prayer guests may join, simple shared meals, and expectations around quiet that are worth clarifying before arriving. Regulars suggest deciding what you want from a stay, whether guidance or simply space, then settling into the community's pattern rather than working against it. On Hillside Terrace in St Johns Hill, this community keeps that long tradition of stillness alive on Whanganui's hillside.