Make plans to attend the 2011 Crèche Festival in Nov. & Dec.
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Oyster mushrooms have long been cultivated in Asia for their medical benefits as well as excellent taste, and are a rich source of B-Vitamins. Dried mushrooms have a concentrated and powerful flavor, so you need less of them per recipe.
Combing the historical significance of the Christmas Nativity with the diversity of cultures and artists that have interpreted it through the ages, "Finding Bethlehem" guides you thoughtful commentaries of theologians and collectors alike, to artist statements and the voices of "behind-thes-scenes" participants in the Festival, the book explores the spiritual and artistic meaning of the Nativity.
Welcome
Some folks come to see the Mepkin Abbey Church and the Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens. They might stay only a few minutes or they may walk the Gardens leisurely and remain for an hour or more. The Guestmaster greets them at the Reception Center, answers any questions they may have and directs them to the Gardens. For those wishing to visit the Church, there are guided tours at 11:30 A.M. (Tuesday through Saturday) and at 3 P.M. (Tuesday through Sunday). Mepkin is closed to Visitors on Mondays.
No reservations are required for individual visitors. Groups of 10 or more persons and bus tours are asked to make reservations. You may use the form at the bottom of the page or call (843) 761-8509.
Mushrooms and garden compost from the Abbey’s farm, and candies, preserves and creamed honey from other Trappist Abbeys are available at the Reception Center Gift Shop. The Shop also offers select books, tapes, religious articles, icons, candles, and other specialty gift items.
Our Hours
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 9AM – 4PM
Sunday: 1PM – 4PM
Guided Tours: 11:30AM & 3PM, during open hours
Prayer Schedule
Vigils: 3:20-4 AM
Lauds: 5:30-6 AM
Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM
Terce: 8:30-8:45 AM
Sext: 12-12:20 PM
Vespers: 6-6:30 PM
Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM
Sundays – same, except no Terce:
Mass: 10:00 AM
Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM
A Note on the Cloister
Cloister Entrance
The cloister is the Brothers’ home. A path has been designated for visitors to see the Church and the library while on tour. Please respect the monks’ privacy and observe signs designating Monastic Areas.