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Monastery · United States

Saint Andrew's Abbey

Valyermo, California, United States

BenedictineMonasteryOvernight StayRetreat HouseCatholic Western United States collectionActive Catholic Benedictine abbey with current official private-retreat information

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A Benedictine abbey in the high desert offering simple private retreats with meals and opportunities to join the monks in daily prayer.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Saint Andrew's offers straightforward Benedictine retreat hospitality in the high desert, with meals and the opportunity to join the monks' daily prayer.

01

Pray with the monks

Build a simple private retreat around the abbey's current daily prayer schedule.

02

Ask about weekends

Weekday availability is broader; weekend rooms are more limited.

Overnight stay available

Private retreat rooms are generally available on weekdays, with more limited weekend capacity.

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