Very serene, they let women in now! They even let them stay overnight! What's the world coming to? ;-)

What a beautiful place. This Monastery offers you a place to sit and reflect and review your inner thoughts and offers you a feeling of peace. In addtion the Monastery has a museum, a bonsai garden nursery and a wonderful gift shop. Don't miss out on the Monk Grown Honey.

You feel the serenity driving into the parking lot. Even with the monks working around the grounds and other guests moving about. The church is beautiful and one feels God's presence while sitting and meditating. There is a visitor's center where a film of the history is played throughout the day. They have a very nice gift shop where they... More

Very peaceful setting. New areas show a great history of the monastery. Many places to walk and sit and be at peace. The church is also beautiful as well as the shops. A very fulfilling day

I have been three times, each time for a different "weekend retreat." The sessions are wonderful and fascinating. The monks are truly a gift in themselves. The campus is lovely, peaceful and worthy for walks, picnics by the pond or just sitting and soaking up a lovely day. The bookstore is fabulous and has some lovely eats too. The gift... More

You don't have to be Catholic to spend a day or a weekend at this historic monastery in the heart of Georgia. This place is amazing. Tour the monastery, worship in the chapel, shop in the bookshop, or talk to the monks, there is a lot to see, do, and learn at this place.

THe monastery has a lot to see in their gallery and a great gift shop and small lunch area. The Monks are helpful and friendly. Worth a visit. We went to visit loved ones who are resting in peace at their cemetary...Very "natural" venue.

You will probably have the most peaceful escape from atlanta here. The ducks glide along the water. You can learn about bonsai in the greenhouse. But going to a mass takes you back centuries to a quieter time.

We stumbled across this lovely place while driving across Georgia. We were enjoying some scenic sideroads and noticed the well placed signage directing us to the Monastery. What a delightful experience! Natural beauty combined with the man made peacefulness . . . We enjoyed the bountiful gift shop and the museum. Altogether a nice stop!