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Rest, reflect and renew. A Haven in the Wilderness
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is a place of solitude and peace in a noisy world—a protected sanctuary for spiritual renewal and reflection. The monastery has a long tradition of welcoming those seeking respite in a peaceful environment. The monks spend much of their time in contemplation, searching for truth. This journey into solitude makes them well equipped to accompany others who have embarked on spiritual journeys.
The monastery is one of the largest tourist attractions in Rockdale County. Individuals of all faiths flock to the monastery; less than half of all visitors are Catholic. With its beautiful, sprawling grounds, the monastery is a popular spot for picnics and daytime strolls, and is a frequent destination for tourists interested in the site’s history. The Monastery welcomes guests to experience a retreat for a day, or as long as a week, of restful recollection and spiritual renewal.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. |
| The Honey Creek Woodlands |
| The Honey Creek Woodlands (HCW) is a conservation burial ground for all faiths on the grounds of the 2,100-acre Monastery of the Holy Spirit near Conyers, Georgia, 20 miles from downtown Atlanta. It is a part of the Mount Arabia Heritage Area, an 8,000-acre greenway that stretches along the South River from Mount Arabia Nature Preserve and Panola Mountain State Park in the northwest to the monastery in the southeast. Currently, almost 1,000 acres of the monastery is under permanent protection. |
| The Welcome Center |
| The Welcome Center is open for visitors six days a week, Monday – Saturday. Father Malachy greets our visitors from 9:30 AM – Noon, and 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Here is shown a video about the monastery which tells about the history and monastic life. Father Malachi is available to answer any questions you may have, and directs you to other areas of interest. |
| Day Visits |
| The monastery welcomes individual or group day visitors who come for a day of reflection, and to enjoy the silence and solitude of the monastic landscape. If you are planning a group visit (of 10 or more people), it is necessary to let us know in advance. Contact the Retreat House info. |
| Retreats |
| An invitation to retreat. We offer several types of retreats during the mid-week, and weekends. These retreats can be private, or you can register for one of our scheduled topical sessions. This will offer you the opportunity to encounter God in solitude, in stillness, in the beauty of nature, in the healing rhythm of the contemplative lifestyle in the presence of a praying Community. |
| Monastic Guest Program |
| The monastery has opened its doors of hospitality to allow men the opportunity to experience monastic life by living within the monastic community for extended periods of time. |
| Hours of Operation |
The Monastery gates are open from approximately 4 am and close at 8 pm after the Night Prayer.
The Abbey Store is open from 10 am until 5 pm Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30 pm (closed holidays). The Bonsai Greenhouse is open from 10 until 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays and holidays). |
| Contact - Address - Directions & Website |
| Phone: 770-483-8705 - Address: 2625 GA Hwy 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094 - Directions From Atlanta on I-20 East: Head East on I-20 E toward Exit 68. Take exit 68 for Wesley Chapel Rd toward Snapfinger Rd ( .2 miles). Turn right at Wesley Chapel Rd (.3 miles). Turn left at Snapfinger Rd (2.5 miles). Turn left at Browns Mill Rd / GA-212 E Continue to follow GA-212 E (10.7 miles). Turn Left to Monastery- Monastery of the Holy Spirit Website |
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