Monastery of Christ in the desert

It was my first time visiting for real monastic life silent Monastery; 4 am, start Vigil prayer throughout the days 6 times pray, morning Mass and labor works. All monks have talents, genius monk created solar panels , chanting gregorian nicely, play organ music add holiness, ....all monks pray and work that harmony is a blessing ; prepare meals and cleaning guests house, 12 sheeps and sheep guard Maddie donky she sings well..... Amazing Chama Canyon , Christ, in the desert Monastery is a spiritual place that gives me joy, peace, and powerful energy, God's creation is no mistake. Amen. Repentance and healing were there..... Highly recommended to visit. As long as dry weather (after rain, just 2 days to dry out the roads), no problem to drive through for 13 miles off road ; . Have a joyful visit GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AMEN 🙏 P,S gifts shop have Monastery gifts items, books , liturgy prayers book= The divine office, monks made soaps, crafts, cookies (local bakery) t-shirt, bag, flashlight ( really dark on 330am walk to church from guestshouse).... let's be generous support Monastery for God's love and joy + Peace +

What a beautiful and serene place. No priests or nuns, just monks, working on the grounds, knitting, and answering questions. Lots of beautiful art, and a wonderful chapel with a majestic mountain background. We were blessed with finding beautiful images in the mountain, like they had been chiseled. Stay awhile and enjoy the peaceful experience.

Beautiful monastery in a beautiful setting! We just visited for the day but, my understanding is that you can stay there and participate (or not, if you don't want to) with the monk's activities. The road from hwy 84 is around 13 miles, unpaved and rough in some places, but nothing that a stock vehicle cannot do. Great place to go and visit, while enjoying the scenery!

Years ago, I arrived here completely unannounced with no reservations and after barely surviving the trecherous drive from the main road, I was weary. But from the moment I finally drove up and found this gem in a literal desert, I was welcomed with open arms. The rocky cliffs that stetch up from the modern adobe ediface of the chapel, seemed to fill the valley with the whispering spirits of the lifelong dwellers who used to call this place home. The first night was downright comical seeing as there weren't any lights in the guest rooms, only personal kerosene lamps located down the hall. The guy who checked me in warned me of this, but I didn't get the importance of it until after the sun went down, of course. lol. This was a great escape from the real world, and to get to know like-minded artists, one of whom was a monk calling the monastery home! God bless these guys and their spiritual, solitary lives, and thank you for sharing your beautiful home.