We are happy to share our monastic life with you. You may come for a day visit or book an overnight stay at our Guest House. You must first request to visit using the form below. Once we have confirmed your visit, please read our Visitor’s Guide as you prepare to make your pilgrimage. We look forward to seeing you. Safe travels!

Request a Visit

We receive many requests for visits, which are often booked months in advance. After you submit your request we will contact you to let you know if we can host you on your preferred dates.

Three-day Visit

You may request a 3-day visit: Tuesday-Thursday or Friday-Sunday. Please plan to arrive in the afternoon.

Clergy

If you are a clergyman and need to request a visit that doesn’t exactly fit our standard timeframes, or you need to help arrange a visit for someone for pastoral reasons, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you and serve you while you are with us. Please see our complete Visitor’s Guide to find other important information to know before you visit.

Monastic Candidate

If you are interested in becoming a monk, please reach out to our vocations director to receive proper guidance before you schedule a visit: vocations@holycross.org. We look forward to meeting you.

Day Visitors

If you would like to make a day-visit or would like to stay off-campus and visit us for the allowed three days, please use the form below. Contact us 24 hours in advance, and make sure you understand the appropriate dress code & visiting hours. See the Quick Visitor’s Guide below.

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Quick Visitor’s Guide

The entire monastery is a holy place consecrated to God. The saints and angels are mystically present here, and we dwell among them. In all places on the monastery grounds please conduct yourself in a manner befitting the spirit of devotion to our Savior Jesus Christ. If you visit us in this frame of mind you will easily adapt to the customs of our monastic life. Before you visit you should read our complete Visitor’s Guide. But here are a few basic guidelines to help you have a peaceful and grace-filled visit.

1. Follow the Dress Code.
   • Men
     • Long pants
     • Long-sleeve shirt
   • Women
     • Loose-fitting, long dress
     • Long-sleeve blouse that closes to the neck
     • Head scarf
     • No makeup or perfume

2. The best time to arrive at the monastery is in the afternoon between 2:00 – 4:00 pm, so we have time to greet you before the evening services at 5:00 pm. The monastery gates close at 9:00 pm. No late arrivals.
3. If you will be staying at the monastery, please bring work clothes so that you can engage in outdoor activities or help us with our work.
4. To learn our customs regarding the reception of the Sacraments and spiritual guidance, see our complete Visitor’s Guide.

Daily Visiting Hours

If you are making a simple day visit to the monastery, you may visit us according to the schedule below. Please contact us at least a day ahead of time using the Request a Visit form above. 

Monday	No visitors
Tuesday-Friday	2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday & Feast Days	8:30 am – 1:00pm

Weekly Tours

Tours are by appointment only. Please contact us 24 hours in advance to let us know you would like a tour. Use the Request a Visit form above.

Wednesday	2:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am

Complete Visitor’s Guide

Before you visit familiarize yourself with our complete Visitor’s Guide. In it, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions, our monastery policies, and helpful tips.

Contact the Guestmaster

If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us. If you are a clergyman or you are interested in becoming a monk, please reach out to us so that we can accommodate you in the best way possible.

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Phone: (304) 840-0581