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Monastery · United States

Saint John’s Abbey

Collegeville, Minnesota, United States

MonasteryOvernight StayRetreat HouseActive Catholic Benedictine abbey with current official guesthouse information

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A major Benedictine abbey whose lakefront guesthouse welcomes people of all faiths for private, directed, group, and seasonal retreats.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Saint John’s pairs a substantial, accessible guesthouse with Benedictine prayer, individual or directed retreats, lake and woodland walks, and the landmark abbey church.

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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

Single, double, and suite rooms have private bathrooms; accessible rooms and common spaces are available.

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