Joan M.
3/23/2025
Tucked away just north of Charleston, Mepkin Abbey is a true hidden gem that offers a breathtaking escape into serenity. This stunning property, once a historic rice plantation, is now home to a...
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1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation located on the Cooper River, north of Charleston, South Carolina. Founded by the monks of Gethsemani in Kentucky, the brothers of Mepkin belong to the worldwide Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, known as Trappist, and devote their lives to prayer, spiritual study, work, and hospitality.
Following The Rule of St. Benedict, the monks at Mepkin Abbey live a contemplative life, providing a livelihood for themselves and the poor through their work. Visitors can experience the monks' spiritual journey and communal lives through day visits, retreats, and the Monastic Guest Program.
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Cindy G.
4/6/2025
I love this place so much. I visited for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. Check the hours so you have plenty of time to walk the grounds. The gates were closed for the Abbey so we walked...
Anthony S.
9/4/2024
Love going here. So relaxing and serene. Some great views, plenty of places to have a picnic or relax and read a book. Also, a lot of great photo opportunities. Today we saw a dolphin swim past in...
Amy B.
6/2/2024
What a beautiful place! Even though I grew up in Charleston I had not heard of Mepkin Abbey. The grounds are vast and include a beautiful view of the copper river, a labyrinth, gardens, and a...
John B.
4/27/2024
It was recommended to me, but I come out of this tour kind of befuddled. This is a surprisingly new monastery; the site has a complex history before that which is typical for the region. Tours are...
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