Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A living Benedictine abbey and seminary in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, offering public prayer, a hilltop church, library, retreat hospitality, and a distinctly monastic destination in the Pacific Northwest.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Step into the Benedictine rhythm of prayer, study, work, and hospitality at one of the West Coast’s most important monastic communities.
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Prayer with the monks
Plan the visit around the published Liturgy of the Hours or Mass.
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A Pacific Northwest abbey
Explore the church, hilltop grounds, and renowned theological library where public access permits.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast of St. Benedict of NursiaConnected to this place through patron of Benedictine monastic life and the abbey community.