Saint Andrew’s Abbey

The 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 on Easter Sunday. (Since this time is rooted in silence and reflection, we ask that you plan to arrive in sufficient time to be settled […]

       This 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 monastery setting. Escape the stress of daily life while deepening a spiritual vision in your art. Presenter: GREGORY MICHAEL HERNANDEZ is a […]

This month, as we especially honor Our Blessed Mother and her unwavering “Yes” to God, join us as we reflect on the unique gifts women bring to the world.  St. John Paul II called these gifts the Feminine Genius—the distinctive ways women reveal God's love, beauty, and truth through their lives. Through inspiring stories of […]

On Pentecost, the Church celebrates the fulfillment of Christ’s promise to his disciples to send the Holy Spirit.  As reported in Acts 1:8, Jesus said “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses…to the ends of the earth.” Thus, Christians have been given charisms […]

  This preached retreat is for the oblates of St. Andrew's Abbey or anyone interested in Benedictine spirituality. The focus is the Rule of St. Benedict and the liturgy of Pentecost.   Presenters: Monks of Valyermo    *If the event is listed as sold out, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a […]

Do you long for a few days of emotional and spiritual tranquility? Are you looking for a few moments of silence in your life? Do you need to be alone with the Lord through meditation and contemplation? If this is what your heart desires, we invite you to our silent retreat in the small oasis […]

Marriage is beautiful, but it is also ground zero of the spiritual battle.  Every couple discovers, at some point, that loving one another the way Christ calls us to love is much harder than expected.  This retreat offers couples a chance to step away from the noise, reconnect with God, and rediscover each other within […]

This week-long memoir writing workshop with award-winning author Heather King offers a unique opportunity to reflect, write, and grow. Designed for writers at any stage, the workshop emphasizes the value of the creative process, while the peaceful rhythms of St. Andrew’s Abbey will afford space for silence, self-inquiry, and honest expression. Everyone is welcome. The […]

Lectio Divina, the ancient Christian art of praying the scriptures, is a way of allowing the Bible, the Word of God, to become a means of union with God: in other words, through lectio divina, the reading of sacred scripture becomes the gateway to contemplative prayer. In this workshop, ancient and modern approaches to the […]

In this workshop we will allow the stories and writings of several of the beloved founders and teachers of Saint Andrew’s Abbey to open up for us the broad stream of Benedictine spiritualty.  These monks will include our founding prior, Fr. Jean Joliet, Fr. Vincent Martin, Fr. Werner de Morchoven, Fr. Aelred Niespolo, and others.  […]

This intensive icon painting workshop will provide an opportunity to experience the process of icon painting. Participants will learn traditional iconographic techniques, working with egg tempera on gesso and the Byzantine four-color (tetrachrome) palette. This practical instruction will be combined with theoretical instruction in the history of iconography, iconographic composition, and the theology of icons. […]