The Abbey of Gethsemani

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3642 Monks Rd

Trappist, KY 40051

+1 (502) 549-3117

http://www.monks.org

Operational since 1848, Abbey of Gethsemani is a place where Trappist monks live, pray and work. The monastery is a school of the Lord s service where monks offer individual prayers. Its people earn their living by making cheese, fruitcake and bourbon fudge. The monastery provides a variety of retreats, as well as conducts conferences and presentations on various topics related with spiritual and monastic life. It includes an arena and offers hospitality services. Additionally, the monastery features a milieu and provides private consulting services. It offers opportunities for guests to participate in the Eucharist and prayers. Abbey of Gethsemani maintains a library that includes a collection of periodicals, tapes, and classic and contemporary religious books. In addition, the monastery maintains a dining room that provides accommodations for people with disabilities.

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Carolynne M.

7/24/2008

An absolutely stunning, 2000+ acre monastery, visitors center and retreat. The center offers displays and video presentations about life at the monastery as well as a gift shop offering all...

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Marc L.

9/4/2022

I'm leaving this review from the perspective of a non catholic who came here purely on a tourism perspective. The honest truth is that this is a gorgeous location but there is absolutely nothing...

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Katie E.

10/10/2021

Loved in this area for more than 15 years and just stopped by foe the first time since we had friends visiting from Florida. It is a very unique place and fabulous we have a sect like this in our...

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Christopher H.

11/26/2023

thanks be to God for the prayers of the monks and their hidden apostolate! Please stay to pray the some of the hours with the monks and let yourself be steeped in the mystery of the Catholic faith.

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Stephen B.

3/10/2022

Prayer in the morning and bourbon in the afternoon. Could one ask for a better day? The Abbey, just a mile or two down the road from Log Still Distillery, is a blessed place to visit, reflect, and...

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