Gethsemani Monastery

Gethsemani Monastery is a monastic community of Trappist monks located in Kentucky. Founded in 1848, it is known for its commitment to contemplative prayer, silence, and manual work. The monks live a life of simplicity, dedicating their days to prayer, meditation, and shared community routines. Gethsemani gained wider recognition through the writings of Thomas Merton, a famous Trappist monk and author. The monastery functions as a place of spiritual retreat and reflection, emphasizing silence and solitude to foster inner growth and connection withGod. It remains an important center for monastic life and spiritual practice in the United States.