Trappist Association

The Trappist Association is an international network of Trappist monasteries belonging to the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, a Catholic religious order known for its commitment to contemplative life, prayer, and preserving a simple monastic lifestyle. These monasteries are dedicated to prayer, manual labor, and community living, often producing products like monks' ales, cheeses, and preserves. The association promotes shared spiritual values, mutual support among communities, and the preservation of monastic traditions. It also encourages sustainable practices and the dissemination of their spiritual and cultural heritage.