OK, admit it…when we say fruitcake you think of Aunt Martha (I think I called her Edna last year)…and that doorstop of a cake she pulled out each Christmas. Our fruitcakes ARE NOT Aunt Martha’s and you and your friends and family will love them! They are simple and useful gifts (enough ties already) and […]
A Paint Job Yields a Surprise!
As part of the work being done in and about the monastery the community decided a paint job was in order. As you can see in these pictures we have begun the work and expect to finish the full painting of the monastery buildings in the Spring. Take a look at these two pictures though…what […]
Advent-a perfect time for a trip to Berryville
I think my head is going to explode with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, ‘see how much money I can spend Tuesday.’ As the world continues to believe that adding more things to the ridiculous amount of stuff we already have will bring happiness, it is a blessing and a great gift that there are houses […]
MIW Filling Up Already
Yikes–if you are thinking of attending the Monastic Immersion Weekend in April I wouldn’t delay in emailing me you are interested and then sending in your $100 deposit. It’s filling up faster than I expected though there are still spots open. An MIW is just that-an immersion in the life of the monastery and the […]
Newsletter is On the Way to You!
Look soon for the Fall Newsletter with great articles on the monastic community and activity here in Berryville.
Fall Newsletter Almost in the Mail
As we said last week, ‘keep your eye on the mailbox ’cause your Fall Newsletter is being mailed this week! You’ll find great stories about our Monastic Immersion Weekend, the success of the natural cemetery, an interview with two monks AND a fun story about the Cistercian nuns in Crozet entitled “Nuns Too!”…and, of course, […]
2013 Monastic Immersion Weeks Scheduled
The community has just announced two new MIWs for 2013, and has increased their length from a weekend to a full week! One week is for those men discerning a monastic vocation and one is for women and men interested in totally immersing themselves in the life of the Cistercian Community of Our Lady of […]
2013 Monastic Immersion Weekends Become Monastic Immersion Weeks!
If you are a regular reader of our web site you have been following the exploits of 12 men who spent a full two days immersed in the monastic community (5 of whom are candidates for monastic life). You also know we have been asked by others to conduct an MIW for anyone interested in […]
Check Your Mailbox-Fall Newsletter Coming Soon
Remember the days when we got that kind of notice–“check your mailbox…” Nowadays, of course, it usually says “check your in-box.” Well remember, we come from a tradition that is 1500 years old so we’re still going to tell you to check your mail box for the new, chock full of news, Fall Newsletter. You’ll see […]
MIW photos and story
If you click on the ‘slider’ above (the photos at the top of the main page of the site) you will be sent to a story about the Monastic Immersion Weekend and lots more photos that were taken by the participants. Enjoy!