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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.

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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Monastic Life: Blending Prayer, Craft & Cultivation

The bells pierce the pre-dawn silence, their ancient tones echoing across stone walls and peaceful gardens. Inside the monastery, dark-robed figures move silently through candlelit corridors, gathering for the first prayers o...

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Monastic Gardens: Cultivating the Soul Through the Centuries

Since the dawn of monasticism in the 6th century, gardens have been an integral part of monastic life. Far more than simple plots to grow food, these sacred spaces have nourished both body and soul for countless monks, nuns, ...

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