Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Trappist abbey associated with Thomas Merton welcomes men and women of all faiths to silent, self-guided retreats shaped by Eucharist, the Hours, and the Kentucky landscape.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Gethsemani is a silent, unstructured retreat rather than a sightseeing overnight. Guests may join the monks for Eucharist and the Hours and walk the abbey’s extensive grounds.
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Live the prayer rhythm
Plan the stay around the community’s current liturgy and preserve the silence of the house.
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Confirm directly
Rooms, meals, eligibility, accessibility, donations, and arrival times can change outside ordinary hotel systems.
Overnight stay available
The retreat house has 30 private-bath rooms; a separate men-only monastery wing offers ten single rooms.
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