Pecos Benedictine Monastery

We open our doors for those who seek peace and refuge in a world caught up in change. According to the Rule of St Benedict, we strive to live in a manner of life that bears witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ and his mission on earth. We pray for the world and its concerns, and ask the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe in all things, that she may guide us all and fill us with her grace.

We are very few – just five, but I keep us all going with God’s grace. We are situated on a thousand acres in a beautiful valley, at an altitude of seven thousand feet, just outside the village of Pecos NM. We are a little bit off the beaten track – many people do not know we are here, which in a way is nice! After all, we are supposed to live in the world, but apart from the world.

Our main ministry is hospitality. We have two guest houses which we rent out for group retreats. We generally are busy April – October. We also accommodate individuals for private retreats. And we have four hermitages, which are very popular for silent retreats. We pray almost the full office every day, with some leniency depending on what is happening and at the discretion of the abbot, all according to the holy Rule of St Benedict.

The guesthouse is an older structure, but still serves its purpose. The simply furnished rooms have been upgraded to provide you with a comfortable stay. The bathrooms are original and are not what we might have in our own home. However they are sufficient for the need and we do our best to upgrade and improve as necessary.