Gethsemani (Thomas Merton's Monastery)

Gethsemani is a Trappist monastery in Kentucky where Thomas Merton, a renowned Catholic monk and writer, lived and wrote. It’s a quiet community dedicated to prayer, work, and contemplation, following a monastic lifestyle rooted in silence and simplicity. The monastery fosters spiritual growth and reflection, offering a retreat from worldly distractions. Visitors and monks seek deeper understanding of faith and inner peace through rigorous daily routines centered around prayer, meditation, and communal life. Gethsemani’s serene environment reflects its mission to inspire spiritual awakening, making it a significant place for those interested in contemplative practice and Christian monasticism.