Day Visitors

Visitors are welcome at the Monastery.

During your time here, you are invited to attend our liturgical services (daily schedule). You may  also walk the monastery grounds in areas not marked “private”, for monks only.

Visiting Hours

The monastery grounds are open to visitors every day. On Sundays,  Conventual Mass is celebrated at 9:15 AM. Please refer to our daily schedule for all other liturgical service times.

Gift Shop

Our gift shop features a number of items made by the monks, as well as quality religious and art objects.

Tuesday through Saturday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday Closed
Please note: The gift shop is also closed during certain monastic observances

Facilities and Accommodations

Public restrooms are located in the lobby outside the gift shop. Bottled water is available for purchase in the gift shop. Please note that we do not serve food to day visitors;  meals are provided for overnight guests only.

Pets

We encourage visitors to leave theirs at home. Certified service animals being the only exception

Directions

The monastery is located 75 miles north of Santa Fe and 53 miles south of Chama, via U.S. Route 84. Click here for directions.

 

Day visitors outside the Abbey church

In the giftshop

A quiet place for contemplation

More Images from Christ in the Desert

You can get a good sense of what it is like to be here by taking yourself on a tour through our slideshows.
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Current Road Conditions

Saturday, August 8th, 4:00 pm

Forest Service Road 151 leading to the Monastery is now dry.

Please drive carefully on the road, as there is often traffic in both directions, especially in the Summer month. There are often hikers and bikers on the road as well.

Be courteous by letting faster vehicles pass. Simply pull to the side and allow them to go ahead.

Safe and peaceful travels.

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Any Questions?

If you have questions about visiting us, feel free to contact our guestmaster by using our contact form. Guide for Guests

Lodging and Reservations

Overnight guests are also welcome at the monastery. 
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