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VISITOR GUIDE

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We welcome all who come in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Because life here is unique, we offer this practical advice for your visit. ​

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Travel 

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All visitors are encouraged to contact the monastery in advance before visiting. 

 

By car: Our monastery is within a half-day's drive of major cities like Chicago and Minneapolis.​​

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By air: Some visitors arrive through Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin. *

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By bus: The nearest Greyhound bus stops are in La Crosse or Wisconsin Dells. *

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By train: The nearest Amtrak train stations are in La Crosse or Wisconsin Dells. *

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+ Note: If you are planning an extended stay, let us know ahead of time, we may be able to arrange a pickup. 

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Arrivals & Departures​​

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🚸 Please drive slowly through the valley. Many of our neighbors have children, dogs, and cats. ​​

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+ Note: Some GPS navigation systems may display our location as Marietta, Wisconsin.

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On the Grounds

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We kindly ask visitors to help preserve our peaceful atmosphere. To ensure everyone fully benefits from their time here, we also request that guests limit cell phone use. Enjoy taking photos of the forest and wildlife, but please request a blessing before photographing the chapel or brothers. 

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+ Note: Due to our rural location, cell service can be limited, though better coverage can be found near the valley entrance. For web access, we use Starlink satellite internet for our online store.

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Services & Meals

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Please attend morning and evening services in our chapel and lunchtime trapeza in our refectory. Light, informal snacks are also provided after our morning and evening services. 

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Modesty

 

In keeping with the traditional practices of the Orthodox Church, we humbly ask guests to be modest in dress and speech:

 

• Men and boys are kindly encouraged to wear pants and long sleeves.

• Women and girls are kindly encouraged to wear a long skirt or dress, and long sleeves.​

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Overnight Stay

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Lodging is available in our guesthouse cenobium and we warmly welcome church groups on pilgrimage. Pilgrims join the brothers for services in the chapel, as well as for common meals.​ 

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First-time guests are kindly asked to call ahead and make arrangements, so we can ensure a warm welcome and have a bed prepared for you.

 

What to bring when staying overnight:​

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• Pack for the weather 

• Work gloves and shoes for outdoor tasks

• We also suggest a headlamp or flashlight

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+ Note: Currently, we are only able to accommodate men for overnight stays. We appreciate the understanding and patience of our women visitors as we work to make this available for everyone in the future.  

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Work

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During your stay, you may be invited to work by assisting the brothers in one of our may projects and chores. 

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PROJECTS

 

New projects continue to emerge, and the prayers and help from friends near and far and appreciated. 

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• Iconographers to share original work (digital files only)

• WordPress site development

• Graphic design for logo

• Drywall and tile work

• Garden and landscape

• Workshop

• Cemetery

• More...

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✅Yes I am interested in volunteering my skills, talents, or building supplies... please reach out to Father Menas

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WISH LIST

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• Kitchen appliances

  • Large reach-in fridge​

  • Large reliable freezer

• UTV: Gator / Polaris style

• Olive oil for our chapel

• Fresh fruit

• Volunteers

• Prayers

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GIFTS

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Support Us ❤️  

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The Monastery is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and your donations are deductible as allowed by the law. 

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• PayPal

• Bank or Credit Card

• Checks​

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GRATITUDE

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On behalf of the brotherhood, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our friends, neighbors, and benefactors. You have made it possible for us to lift up this once-quiet place and fill it with the praises of our Lord.

 

​Please consider leaving a rating on Google it helps people find us.

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May God bless you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.​​​​

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