Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey, Trappist monastery in Carlton, Oregon
Description
Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey sits on 1,300 acres of forest within the western Willamette Valley and includes four miles of walking trails through the grounds. The monastery features a church and various buildings nestled among the trees.
History
The monastery was founded in Pecos, New Mexico in 1948 and relocated to Oregon in 1955 when farming conditions in the Southwest proved limiting. The move established a new Trappist community in the Pacific Northwest.
Culture
The monks structure their days around communal prayer, study, and hands-on work such as bookbinding and fruitcake production. This balance shapes how the community functions and what visitors encounter during their visit.
Practical
The Guadalupe Loop trail stretches about 3.5 miles and passes through varying elevations with views of Mount Hood on clear days. The grounds are accessible for exploration, and visitors should wear proper footwear and bring water.
Did you know?
The church was completed in 2007 and blends Cistercian architecture with Pacific Northwest design elements in a distinctive way. The building demonstrates how traditional monastic forms can adapt to their regional setting.
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