Monastery of Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek

The Monastery of Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek is a Benedictine monastery nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma, built with Romanesque stone architecture. The complex centers on a church featuring a crypt, surrounded by interconnected buildings that house the monastic community.

The monastery was established in 1999 when thirty-one American Catholics came from Fontgombault Abbey in France to create this community in Oklahoma's mountains. This founding connected centuries-old French monastic traditions with a new life in North America.

The monastic community prays seven times daily in Latin liturgical services where Gregorian chants fill the church, embodying Benedictine traditions that have shaped monastic life for centuries. Visitors can witness these daily prayers and experience the contemplative rhythm that structures the monks' day.

The monastery welcomes visitors seeking spiritual retreat time and provides dedicated guesthouses for overnight stays in a quiet setting. Those interested in visiting should contact the monastery administration in advance to arrange their stay.

The monks here pursue self-sufficiency through agriculture and craft workshops, maintaining their independence in the remote mountain region. This working approach shows how monasteries function as places of both prayer and practical skills.

Location: Hulbert

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 36.03390,-95.19580

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40