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Monastery Offers Retreat: Discover Inner Peace in Nature

12/22/2025

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The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, was founded in 1964 and houses 15 monks.
Brother Chrysostom describes the environment as free from distractions, so visitors can hear their inner calling.
Visitors engage in communal activities such as prayer and hiking and experience the beauty of the Chama River.
The monastery blends tradition with modern outreach, as seen in Brother David's YouTube videos about monastic life.

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Story summary

The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, was founded in 1964 and houses 15 monks.
Brother Chrysostom describes the environment as free from distractions, so visitors can hear their inner calling.
Visitors engage in communal activities such as prayer and hiking and experience the beauty of the Chama River.
The monastery blends tradition with modern outreach, as seen in Brother David's YouTube videos about monastic life.