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Stargazing in Spain: 5 Monastery Stays for Starry Nights

Discover five of Spain's most tranquil monasteries set beneath some of Europe's clearest night skies. From the UNESCO Starlight Reserve of Montsec to Andalusia’s remote Sierra Norte, these sacred retreats offer peaceful stays...

The Transformative Experience of Monastery Retreats

Monastery stays offer a rare opportunity to take a break from the demands of daily life and experience full immersion in an introspective environment of solitude and simplicity. For retreatants, monasteries serve as sanctuari...

6 Secluded Monasteries You Have to Visit in Italy

For travellers seeking to explore beyond the usual tourist destinations, this guide to secluded monasteries in Italy showcases some lesser-known yet remarkable sites. From the shores of Lake Garda to the olive groves and vine...

Craft & Contemplation: Products Made in Monasteries

Picture, for a moment, a medieval monastery. What probably comes to mind is an image of peace, serenity, and a simple, secluded existence devoted to prayer and contemplation. But in cenobitic monasticism, where monks and...