Abbaye de Fontaine-André, Religious abbey in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Abbaye de Fontaine-Andre is a monastery building in the Neuchatel region, situated in a wooded setting with gardens and farmland below Chaumont mountain. The site overlooks Lake Neuchatel and distant Alpine peaks.
The monastery was founded in 1143 and received approval from the Bishop of Lausanne to establish the Premonstratensian order. Its creation stemmed from the initiative of the Rudolf family of Neuchatel, who sought to build a new spiritual community.
The community shapes daily life through shared prayer and practical work, creating a visible rhythm of spiritual practice. Visitors can experience this living spirituality by observing how the brothers and sisters organize their time and activities.
The monastery offers overnight accommodations for visitors joining spiritual retreats or spending time in this setting. Most areas are accessible on foot, though some parts require walking through natural terrain.
The resident community operates organic vegetable production on the grounds and sells directly to local subscribers. This model weaves together farming work with the spiritual purpose of the place.
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