FAQ Easter Retreat - Abbey of Gethesemani April 18-21, 2014 TRAN !

"RTAT#"N How long does it take to get to the Abbey? Approximately 10 hours. Where are the bus pick ups and drop offs? There will be spots for the bus. They are!

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RETREAT $ A%%E& "F GET' E(AN# %an you tell me about the Abbey of 9ethsemani? The Abbey of :ur ;ady of 9ethsemani is a monastery near 4ardstown< =entucky< in >elson %ounty< a part of the :rder of %istercians of the $trict 1

:bser1ance (:rdo %isterciensis $trictioris :bser1antiae)< better known as the Trappists. 3ounded on 61 +ecember 1*8* and raised to an abbey in 1*71< 9ethsemani is considered to the motherhouse of all Trappist and Trappistine monasteries in the 2nited $tates of America. 9ethsemani is the oldest monastery in the 2nited $tates that is still operating. 3ollowing the /ule of $aint 4enedict< the Trappist monks li1e a contemplati1e life of faithful prayer and work. The monastery is situated on a working farm of 6<000 acres (*10 ha). The monks support themsel1es and the abbey through its store< 9ethsemani 3arms< offering onsite and by mail order handmade Trappist cheeses< fruitcake< and bourbon fudge. 9ethsemani was the home of Trappist monk< social acti1ist and author Thomas 'erton (1?17@1?5*) from 1?81 until his death in 1?5*. 'erton wrote poetry< and many of his "0 books address issues of spirituality< social Austice and a ,uiet pacifism in the modern age. 0n his autobiography The $e1en $torey 'ountain (1?8*) 'erton reflects on his upbringing and experiences as a teenager and later uni1ersity student< and what dro1e him on a search to find faith in 9od that compelled his con1ersion to /oman %atholicism at age 6 . 0t became a best#seller< selling o1er 100<000 copies in its first year in print< and inspiring many World War 00 1eterans< students< and e1en teen#agers flocking to monasteries across the 2nited $tates. $ince then< The $e1en $torey 'ountain has sold se1eral million copies and has made 9ethsemani a popular destination for tourists< for those seeking spiritual renewal or retreats< and readers of 'ertonBs works. Here are some great links to learn more about the Abbey of 9ethsemani and famous trappist monks. 3r Thomas 'erton # %olumbia %atholic 'inistry Thomas 'erton # ;oyola Croductions 0ntro to Abbey of 9ethsemani 3r Thomas =eating @ %o#3ounder of %entering Crayer

Where will we stay at the Abbey of 9ethsemani? We will stay in the AbbeyDs retreat house. How many people will be in each room? All guest rooms are pri1ate with its own bathroom. The rooms include a single bed< chair and table. 0f married couples are attending< they will be gi1en a room to share. 2

What type of acti1ities are a1ailable at the Abbey? $piritual Acti1ities +aily Talk by Trappist 'onk ;iturgy of Hours with Trappist 'onks (prayers " times a day) .aster Eigil< 'ass $acrament of /econcilitaion /etreat House ;ibrary $tations of the %ross :ther Acti1ities Walking or hiking on retreat grounds Eisit 9ethesemani 3arms (cheese< bourbon fudge< fruitcake made by monks sold at store) What is the weather like in =entucky? Weather forecast 3riday April 1* $aturday April 1? $unday April 60 'onday April 61 REG# TRAT#"N How can 0 register? /egistration is through a 1ery reputable online e1ent planning website called .1entbrite. To register you can 1isit our .1entbrite page here. How do 0 pay for my registration? /egistration is made online through .1entbrite. The payment methods are 'astercard and Eisa. What if 0 ha1e to cancel my registration? The final payment is due " days before departure. %ancellations! 0f cancellation is necessary< it is the responsibility of the client to notify 9TA %atholic in writing. %ancellation charges are as follows! " days before departure 100G of the total cost. 3 "F# 60F 7F# 17F 18F# 1*F 16F# 67F

F#NAN)#A* +!!"RT 0 would like to apply for the 9ood $amaritan $ponorship Crogram to re,uest funding. How can 0 apply? To apply for our 9ood $amaritan $ponsorship Crogram please complete our application here. We try to help as many participants as possible with funding. We are thankful to all of our sponsors for their generosity. 0t is with their support that this program is a1ailable. !"N "R '#! "!!"RT+N#T#E 0 would like to support this retreat. How can 0 sponsor? There are a number of ways you can sponsor this retreat. 0f you would like to sponsor a participant or pro1ide in#kind or monetary sponsorship we would be delighted to speak with you. Clease contact us here.