Gethsemani Retreat in Trappist Ky.

This past weekend I spent three days in Trappist Ky with the Trappist Monks. 

I can't put into words the life long effect this will have on my life. 

This is basically a silent retreat that allows you total freedom to do as much or 

as little as you want. If you want to attend all of their services and participate in the

 Psalms you can or spend hours upon hours hiking through the hills and

woods because they have over 1200 acres available to you.  

http://www.monks.org/index.html

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Below is a schedule of a typical day with the Monks. 

DAILY SCHEDULE

Monday/Saturday                                  3:15 am Vigils                                  5:45 am Lauds                                  6:15 am Eucharist                                  7:30 am Terce                                  12:15 pm Sext                                  2:15 pm None                                  5:30 pm Vespers                                  7:00 pm Rosary                                  7:30 pm Compline                  Sunday                  3:15 am Vigils                  6:45 am Lauds                  10:20 am Terce                  10:30 am Eucharist                  12:15 pm Sext                   2:15 pm None                   5:30 pm Vespers                   7:00 Rosary         7:15 pm Benediction/Compline

I stood on a hill across the street and took the following pictures

to give you an idea of what the lay of the land looks like.

Picture of the Abbey

Here is a view from my resting place along the many trails available.