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The Prayer Mountain
Aerial view of The Prayer Mountain's buildings and gardens, surrounded by forest

Manchester, Jamaica

A place of stillness to hear God speak.

To provide a place of quiet and solitude for the person seeking after God and wants more.

Lush green mountain valley in Jamaica

Welcome

A quiet place for anyone who wants more of God.

It is the best place for tranquility and stillness to hear God speak.

What makes Prayer Mountaindifferent is the prayer time it offers each person. You can come on your own, with your church group, or from overseas, and you'll have the time and quiet to pray and listen.

Non-denominational· Open to all who seek Him

The Retreat Experience

No schedule. Your time here is your own.

Open & Unstructured

There is no set program. How you spend your stay is up to you: rest, walk the grounds, and pray at your own pace.

Prayer Watches Encouraged

We encourage personal prayer watches at any hour, day or night.

Room for Every Guest

Individuals, couples, families, church groups, and international groups are all welcome.

The Property

Set in the quiet foothills of Manchester.

The property has an auditorium, a shared dining room, a kitchen, and shower and toilet facilities, along with shaded spots under the trees where you can sit and pray. Everything runs on solar power.

20

Men

20

Women

2

Couple rooms

Explore the property
Dramatic green rolling hills beneath a cloudy sky
A quiet path through tropical forest, representative of outdoor prayer space beneath trees
Layered misty hills at dusk
Representative image, not an actual photo of The Prayer Mountain

Who Is This For?

Anyone with a desire to grow up in Him.

Individuals Seeking Solitude

Come alone for a private retreat of personal prayer and reflection.

Church & Ministry Groups

The dormitories sleep up to 20 men and 20 women, so there's room for church trips and group retreats.

International Visitors

Missionaries and guests from abroad are welcome. We can arrange transportation from the airport.

Palm forest and green hills near Montego Bay, Jamaica

Jamaica's Natural Beauty

Peace and quiet in the Manchester foothills.

Nestled in the foothills of Manchester, Jamaica, is a place of peace and quiet to reach out to God.

Approximately 2 hours from Norman Manley International Airport, near Mandeville

About 20 minutes from Jamaica's south coast and about 20 minutes from the ocean

Placeholder image, not a photo of Howard or Karleen Williams
Representative image, not an actual photo of The Prayer Mountain

Ministry Leadership

Howard & Karleen Williams

The Prayer Mountain is led by Howard Williams and Karleen Williams. The ministry grew out of Howard Williams' personal calling to prayer, led by the Spirit.

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Meet the leadership

Gallery

A glimpse of the setting.

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Palm forest and green hills near Montego Bay, Jamaica
A footbridge crossing through quiet green forest
Aerial view of a Caribbean beach lined with palm trees
A quiet path through tropical forest, representative of outdoor prayer space beneath trees

Prayer

How can we pray for you?

Send us a prayer request. It goes to ministry leadership and is handled with care.

Plan Your Visit

Come away and rest for a while.