New Melleray Abbey, Gothic Revival Trappist monastery in Dubuque County, United States.
The limestone buildings of New Melleray Abbey extend across rolling farmland, featuring pointed arches and wooden furnishings characteristic of Gothic Revival architecture.
Irish Trappist monks established New Melleray Abbey in 1849, constructing the initial structures while enduring harsh winters and limited resources on Iowa's frontier.
The monks follow a structured daily schedule starting at 3:30 AM, dedicating their time to prayer, manual labor, and community worship according to Benedictine traditions.
The monastery maintains a guest house for individual retreats and produces wooden caskets through their workshop, supporting both spiritual needs and economic sustainability.
The monastery's chapel includes a five-ton granite altar and red oak furnishings that received recognition from the American Institute of Architects.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1849
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 42.39200,-90.80900
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:34
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