Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A Benedictine abbey and retreat center welcoming individual retreatants, groups, and pilgrims beside the Ave Maria Grotto.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
St. Bernard joins Benedictine hospitality with a practical retreat center and the remarkable devotional landscape of the Ave Maria Grotto.
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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 and Conference Center accepts advance inquiries for individual, group, and pilgrimage stays.
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