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WHAT WE OFFER

MONASTERY STAYS

Anyone can stay at most monasteries, as long as you respect their traditions. They are unique, peaceful, affordable and often well located places to stay.

RETREATS

Many monasteries run retreats ranging from a few days to several weeks, so you can re-balance your life with peace, quiet, and hospitality.

COURSES

Some monasteries offer courses, which range from Bible studies to singing, sculpting, painting, calligraphy, meditation and history.

Stargazing in Spain: 5 Monastery Stays for Starry Nights

Discover five of Spain's most tranquil monasteries set beneath some of Europe's clearest night skies. From the UNESCO Starlight Reserve of Montsec to Andalusia’s remote Sierra Norte, these sacred retreats offer peaceful stays...

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The Transformative Experience of Monastery Retreats

Monastery stays offer a rare opportunity to take a break from the demands of daily life and experience full immersion in an introspective environment of solitude and simplicity. For retreatants, monasteries serve as sanctuari...

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2025 Travel Trend: Italy's Cenobitic Monasteries

Thanks to National Geographic’s ‘25 best places to travel to in 2025’ list, we have seen a spike in interest in Cenobitic Monasteries in Italy, and rightly so! These are some of the most beautiful buildings and communities in...

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