The Monastery is situated in a beautiful canyon in northwestern New Mexico, surrounded by miles of government-protected wilderness, thus assuring and promoting solitude and quiet for the cenobitic life. The chief architect of the original monastery was George Nakashima, famous Japanese-American woodworker and architect.

The church, meditation garden (next to the church) gift shop and restrooms located in the lobby are open to the public from 9:15 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.