Abbey of Gethsemani 3642 Monks Road, Trappist, KY 40051
About the Business
The Abbey of Gethsemani, located in Trappist, Kentucky, is a place of worship and a popular tourist attraction. This institution has been home to Trappist monks since 1848, who live, pray, and work together in a community dedicated to following Christ under a rule and an abbot. The monks lead lives of prayer, work, and sacred reading, immersing themselves in the heart and mystery of the Church. The Abbey follows a strict schedule of daily prayers and services, including Vigils, Lauds, Mass, and Compline. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available on Saturdays. Visitors can experience the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and witness the monks' dedication to their faith and way of life.
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Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"I had a very prayerful, peaceful, restful retreat at the monastery.: The staff and a couple of monks we were allowed to talk to were all very kind."
"Joy! Warm, modern church. So beautiful. Full of the beauty of a consequential monastery. Employees in gift shop friendly."
"This is a very nice and peaceful place. Great for meditation. We were there on Sunday, so didn’t get to see gift shop. Numerous hiking trails are there for the adventurous."
"Beautiful location, building, and grounds. Very peaceful. Honey, fudge, fruit cake in gift shop, all made there. Many great items in gift shop. Take the time to watch the full movie in the room on the left as you enter gift shop building. It shows a day in the life of a monk. We'll worth the time. Seemed like 20-30 minutes. It's on continual repeat so you can start and stop on your schedule. Plenty of free parking. Some great hikes across the road. Inquire at gift shop. You can sign up for a personal retreat here if you're interested."
"The moment you pull in the Abbey is just absolutely gorgeous. The welcome center shows a great movie about Abbey. There is a gift shop the sells many different kinds of sweet treats the monks prepare. There is a great selection of Thomas Merton books as well as other great authors. Listening to the monks pray was truly emotional and special. I suggest going to the balcony for a better view. The trail to the statues has two entrances. One through the woods and one that is flat. I suggest the wooded as it was very beautiful and pretty easy. Overall a very nice, peaceful afternoon."
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