NEW YEAR RETREAT: The Spirituality of Saint Benedict and His Disciples *SOLD OUT*
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesIn the early sixth century the monk we have come to know as “Benedict” wrote a rule for monasteries that have been in continuous use for more than fifteen hundred years. Part […]
Monastic Contemplative Practices (Zoom Option)
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesIn the early monastic tradition, the term “contemplation” referred to the perception of God in both the glorious complexity of creation and silent rest without […]
MID-WINTER DANCE WORKSHOP: Stepping Into the Wells of Life
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesRefresh and renew yourselves through the depths of our human experience with uplifting sacred music, word, and dance. Val and Frank Jansen will join us & provide musical support […]
HERRAMIENTAS PARA EL CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesEn este retiro, veremos la antigua tradición monástica de la Lectio Divina como herramienta principal para el crecimiento en la vida espiritual, especialmente en lo que respecta a la oración […]
EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesGod is love, but really, experiencing God’s love is sometimes difficult. Once mankind lived in perfect community with God, we were designed for this. His love and provision were real […]
LENTEN SILENT RETREAT
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesDuring these days of silence at the monastery, the whole Church begins the sacred season of Lent. Short reflections will be offered daily, emphasizing the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, […]
RETIRO DE CUARESMA
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesLa Cuaresma es el tiempo litúrgico de conversión, que la Iglesia marca para prepararnos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y de […]
Serenity Retreat: Cultivating Rhythms of Wholistic Wellness
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesSerenity is a universal need, though often elusive in our fast-paced, tension-filled lives. While the world's demands create stress and chaos, serenity offers a path toward peace, grounding us in […]
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS WORKSHOP
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis weekend is Palm Sunday. The Gospel account is that of Luke. Luke’s narration of the Passion of Christ is a rich source for our study. In our first session […]
SACRED TRIDUUM
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThe Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the Church's liturgical cycle. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this sacred liturgy, beginning on Holy Thursday and concluding […]
SPRING ARTISTS’ RETREAT
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to experience the colors and beauty of the high desert in the […]
The Heart of a Father
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesFathers are becoming increasingly marginalized in our culture. Yet fathers are essential to their children and foundational to a stable home. A father allows his children to experience the world […]
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Our ceramics represent a tradition of Beneditine craftsmanship, and help support the community of Saint Andrew’s Abbey.