Make plans to attend the 2011 Crèche Festival in Nov. & Dec.
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"Concocted with just the right blend of tanginess, tartness, and sweetness, this versatile fruit juice syrup is the perfect topper to roasted pork loin, grilled duck breast, brie, and yes, even waffles, pound cake, and lemon sorbet."
Success with Shiitake Mushrooms
These are the first batches coming into their fruiting.
The Mepkin community has added Shiitake mushrooms to their Oyster mushroom production. They look for the Shiitakes to become a valuable addition to their monastic industry due to the market value for this delicacy in the Charleston area.
Read More »Charleston City Paper: Saintly Shrooms
The monks of Mepkin master the art of farming fungi. A new article from our friends at Charleston City Paper. Read it here.
Forbes: Business Secrets of Trappists
Augie Turak with Fr. Christian and Br. John
Mepkin’s close friend Augie Turak has made Forbes magazine with a 4-part article featuring Mepkin Abbey. Read the article.
Read More »Associated Press Video on the Monks of Mepkin
Familiar sights and sounds from Mepkin Abbey
This short slideshow done by the Associated Press features the familiar sights and sounds of life at Mepkin Abbey, and a commentary from Abbot Stan. See Video
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