Christian Contemplative

Abbey of Gethsemani

Trappist, KY, United States

Thomas Merton's monastery — the oldest Trappist monastery in the US. Hosts silent retreats in the Cistercian tradition. Donation-based.

About this retreat center

FormatIn-person

Retreat typesTrappist silent, Self-directed

Price rangeFree (donation-based)

LineageTrappist / Cistercian

LanguagesEnglish

Capacity~30

Founded1848

Websitehttps://www.monks.org/

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