Saint Andrew’s Abbey

  ¿Añoras unos días de tranquilidad emocional y espiritual? ¿Buscas unos momentos de silencio en tu vida? ¿Sientes la necesidad de estar a solas con el Señor a través de la meditación y contemplación? Si así lo desea tu corazón, te invitamos a nuestro retiro de silencio que se llevará a cabo en el pequeño […]

Join us as we reflect on the life and times of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, a brilliant philosopher and poet, a mystic and searcher of the truth, and a Jew — a daughter of Israel.  Her encounter with the cross in the life of a Christian friend sparked an inner transformation that led to […]

This retreat will introduce retreatants to the monastic theology of John Cassian, one of the most important monastic theologians of the early church, as laid out in his two most important works: the Conferences and the Institutes.  Cassian's overall monastic vision will be discussed alongside his own unique contributions to Western monasticism.  His role as interpreter of the […]

  The Rule of Saint Benedict asks us to go inward and to cultivate a gentle pace and slow rhythm, listening not to external sounds but to God’s presence with “the ear of our hearts.” In many ways, this is at odds with the understanding of progress that shapes American culture, and indeed the Western […]

“Desde hace algunos decenios, esta edad de la vida concierne a un auténtico ‘nuevo pueblo’ que son los ancianos. Nunca hemos sido tan numerosos en la historia humana. El riesgo de ser descartados es aún más frecuente: nunca tan numerosos como ahora, nunca el riesgo como ahora de ser descartados. Los ancianos son vistos a […]

Modern methods of “contemplative prayer” often emphasize apophatic spirituality: that is, on the experience of imageless, wordless rest in God’s Presence.  In this workshop we will explore ancient and modern monastic authors who encourage the integration of this dimension of sacred silence with the rich dynamic of kataphatic, image-filled liturgical prayer.   Presenter: LUKE DYSINGER […]

The goal of this retreat is to discuss the practice of discernment as taught by the Christian tradition.  Different methods of the discernment process will be discussed and exercises given to retreatants to learn to incorporate ways of discernment in daily life.  There will be discussion each evening to process the “consolation” and “desolation” voices […]

This retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high desert in the setting of the monastery. Escape the stress of daily life while deepening a spiritual vision in your art.   Presenter: GREGORY MICHAEL HERNANDEZ […]

As we walk together during these days of retreat, we will reflect on the different faces of poverty: the poor ones who surround our daily lives, nd the poor man within us.  Hopefully, we will come to know and believe more deeply than ever that we can never really know Christ in an intimate way […]

This non-directed retreat provides time to reflect on all God has given to us and to enjoy the festive celebration of Thanksgiving with the monastic community.   *If the event is listed as sold out, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and a waiting list.

On this first weekend of Advent, we will offer a potpourri of monastic insights, enabling participants to experience the Advent season as a time rooted in scripture, history, art, music, and liturgy.   Presenters: Monks of Valyermo    *If the event is listed as sold out, please call us at 661-944-2178 for real-time availability and […]