monastery of christ in the desert
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Ok, so this location is at the end of a 13 mile dirt road. I saw several reviews that said 4-wheel drive was necessary but don't believe it. There area couple of small areas that have wash board surface but you can take any vehicle out there. The monastery itself is very pretty and the surrounding scenery is gorgeous. There's a great gift shop with crafts made by the monks as well as many other items. This is a SILENT monastery and they ask you to abide by this directive. You can talk in certain areas without interfering in their beliefs. Check the schedule online if you'd like to share in their services. I believe they also chant 7 times during the day and evening.
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I just drove out there to look. It is a beautiful setting. Very peaceful. The Chama River is the center piece of red and golden cliffs.
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I would not attempt this drive without a jeep or 4-wheel drive vehicle. This is a treacherous, winding gravel road--very narrow, no markings, and many plunging drop offs. Also, make sure you have enough time to get back to the highway before the sun sets or you might see Christ sooner than you expected. A beautiful drive, for the experienced, mature driver only.
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We drove the route in our Toyota van. The road is not paved and with all the stops for photo ops, it took us 3 hours to get back to the monastery. Well worth the time. Pack a picnic as there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the beautiful nature all around. There were other people driving back there, or out, but no problem even though there isn't lots of room for 2 vehicles to pass, but it's doable. There are also a couple of campgrounds en route, basic with toilet facilities, but no running water. No time to visit the brewery but that just gives us another trip to look forward to. Be forewarned that this is snake country so you just want to be aware.
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Built against an enormous stone canyon wall this majestic monastery has influenced those fortunate to make it back to it. The road is vastly improved since my last visit but still is dirt and clay that gets impossible to navigate after rains that frequently fall in late summer. Guests facilities are simple and very basic but for those seeking silent spiritual surroundings this location is exquisite. Read up on the Monastery on the web before you make the thirteen mile drive off the highway. The quiet and simple life of the Monastery is nicely explained.
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If you want to get away from it all, come here. I needed a bit (a lot!) of peace and quiet from my big city life, so this monastery caught my attention. It's 13 miles down a dirt road, past beautiful, multicolored desert scenery. While there you can pray with the monks, meditate by yourself, read, or just watch the changing colors of the mountains and sky. It's a great deal. You get 3 square meals a day (observe the strict timing!) included in the room rate. A 2-night minimum stay is requested. The rooms are spartan but certainly adequate. Just note: --NO shorts requested at meals and main building--SILENCE requested during your stay, except in a certain designated area--NO ELECTRICITY in guest rooms; portable solar lamps are provided--You can CHARGE YOUR GADGETS in the common guest room in the main building--If you are there on a SUNDAY, there is a social hour where you can meet and converse with the monks (we were there Monday and Tuesday)Not for everybody, but a great experience if you want to take a little bit of New Mexico heaven home with you. (And see those stars at night!!)
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Go, but take your time on the way in and out. The scenery is spectacular. The Monastery is serene, we even went to a service while out there. Savor the experience.
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It's 14 miles down an unpaved road but usually OK in reasonable weather. (Take it easy!) For me the trip to get there is more than the destination itself. The road takes you along the Chama River with many scenic views. There are several places to pull off the road to enjoy the views and explore. TAKE YOUR CAMERA. It is just too pretty to be described, especially in the fall. The Monastery itself is worth a visit and the public are allowed to attend several services that are offered each day. There is a nice gift shop, it is a silent order but if you have questions look for the Guest Master whose office is opposite the gift shop.
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We were a little nervous to take the drive 13 miles into the mountains, especially hearing the tales from the locals! But, the weather was beautiful while we were there, so we decided to brave it...without four-wheel drive. The drive was absolutely spectacular. The road followed the Chama River through the mountains and the canyon. The monastery itself is nestled up against a sandstone mountain. The architecture is lovely, but frankly, the setting totally steals the show. It is a peaceful, serene place where you can feel closer to whatever higher being you choose. We spent a week in the area and hands down, this was my absolutely most favorite place we visited. Incredibly special.
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If you're looking for complete silence in a remote place with stunning nature and a prayerful touch, this is the place to go. I've been to a number of very nice Benedictine monasteries in Germany, Italy, France and Kenya but never to one as unique and beautiful as this one. It's hidden in a stunningly beautiful canyon valley, at the end of a 13 mile dirt road off Highway 84 (ok to drive with a normal car unless it rains), at the bottom of impressive red rocks. The minimum stay is two nights because it is so remote and the rules of the day are silence and simplicity. The guest house offers a little patio/terrace for each room, light comes from solar-powered lamps that you have to recharge over the day (bring a headlamp!). There are no sockets and no other electricity. The rooms are not lockable and are very simple (bed, closet, desk and chair) but beautiful in their simplicity. Bathrooms are either shared or private - we were lucky to have a shared bathroom for private use and it was basic but fine (except for a clogged sink). The monastery is 5min walk away, you can join the community of ca. 30 monks in their daily prayers and mass. There's no mobile signal and no wifi but everyone can use the computer in the dining room for checking emails (the connection is slow though). Breakfast is served after the morning prayer (7am) or mass (9am) in silence. Meals are offered in the same refectory with the monks, in silence or while listening to a reading or classical music. This is rather unusual, especially for women, and added to the unique and beautiful experience. The architecture of the monastery is simple and beautiful, a mix of light, handcrafted wood, artistic paintings of bible scenes or saints and all rooms including the chapel leave views of the rocks through big glass windows. You can go for walks along the road and the river, at night you hear the coyotes howl and in the morning you can watch deer drink at the river. The valley seems to be a popular rafting spot but I'd still not prefer that to the silence and peace of the monastery. They also have a little gift shop. At night it got pretty cold and over the day pretty hot but still pleasant. The monks are very hospitable. I will definitely come back.