Cost No fee is charged. The applicant may make an offering to help cover the running expenses of the Center. No one is denied admission because of inability to pay. The initial period of residency must be at least four full days. This is the minimum time necrssary to complete the orientation period in the Monastic Center.
Subsequent residency can be for longer or shorter duration.
The Trappist regime of discipline at the Monastic Center is physically and psychologically taxing, but not beyond the capacity of normal health. In addition to good physical health, a strong character and sound mental health are required for admission Age Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Maximum age is 64. We suggest that men interested in joining the Monastic Center first spend a short time in retreat in our Guesthouse. At that time, they can ask to speak to the Director of the Monastic Center and request an Application Form.