Abbey of Gethsemani Trappist, Kentucky Large
The hidden beauty of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, from the inside out: the roads, the woods, inside the church, all seasons, from summer to winter. Photos from ten years of retreats at this healing, holy place. Peace.
Visit Beautiful Gethsemani Farms Just Outside Bardstown, KY
The Monks of the Abbey of Gethsemani make simple, delicious, handmade fudge and Kentucky bourbon fruitcakes in the Trappist tradition of work and prayer.
Abbey of Gethsemani Doves Descending
The preau (pronounced PRAY-oh), the square garden bounded by the four corridors of the cloister, is the heart of the monastery. This late summer and early fall, the doves from the surrounding area have chosen the two tall trees in our preau, a green ash and a yellowwood, for their roost.
Each evening at twilight, doves gather on the roofs and swoop like small blessings into these trees for the night. At the same time, the community is sending up its final prayers of the day as well before heading to bed. Together, birds and monks, we settle in for our rest.
A rough count during the video shows that about 150 of these gentle birds gather to spend the night in the very centre of Gethsemani.
Confessions from a Cloister - Day 1
I spent two weeks with monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, KY as part of a 12 month experiment to figure out my life. This is the third leg of my journey that will take me across the United States to a vision quest in the Pacific Northwest, an adventure filmmaking expedition in Santa Fe, NM and then to Africa, Asia and Australia. My goal is to try something new each month of my journey, something I've always wanted to do to help me figure out my life.
In Conversation . . . Brother Paul Quenon & Monkswear
Brother Paul Quenon, author of Fons Vitae's Monkswear, reads selected poems and discusses the inspirations behind the work.
When I first entered the Monastery
Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O. was an American Catholic writer and mystic. A Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky, he was a poet, social activist, and student of comparative religion.James Finley left home at the age of 18 for the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, where Thomas Merton lived as a contemplative. Finley stayed at the monastery for six years, living the traditional Trappist life of prayer, silence, and solitude. Here Finley describes life with Thomas Merton, and how he pointed the way to an enlightened state of awareness open to us all.
10 Reasons Bardstown, KY is The Most Beautiful Small Town in America!
This is why Bardstown, KY is America's Most Beautiful Small Town!
STORIES FROM THE ROAD #1 Father James Conner, Monk
Father James Conner, OCSO entered the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky in the United States in 1949. He has been a monk for 65 years. He studied and then served as Thomas Merton's assistant novice master.
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If you had 5 minutes to transmit what being alive means to you, what would you say? We are asking people from all walks of life to share the distilled wisdom they gained in the school of human existence, the personal lessons they learned on the journey through life.
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Confessions from a Cloister - Day 2
I spent two weeks with monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, KY as part of a 12 month experiment to figure out my life. This is the third leg of my journey that will take me across the United States to a vision quest in the Pacific Northwest, an adventure filmmaking expedition in Santa Fe, NM and then to Africa, Asia and Australia. My goal is to try something new each month of my journey, something I've always wanted to do to help me figure out my life.
#CreatingIs - Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
Join us in reinventing leadership as part of our first #CreatingIs hangout. +Ayelet Baron and +Tim McDonald will be joined by +Shawn Askinosie of +Askinosie Chocolate.
*Who is Shawn Askinosie*
+Shawn Askinosie was recently named by +O, The Oprah Magazine as One of 14 Guys Who Are Saving the World. They said Why we're fans: The philanthropically-minded chocolate entrepreneur aims to get students thinking about business ethics in a way that could have ripple effects for generations. Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, Shawn had a successful career in criminal law for nearly 20 years before founding Askinosie Chocolate. Over the years he had a number of high profile cases that garnered national media attention; Shawn never lost a criminal jury trial. Since founding Askinosie Chocolate, Shawn's social business model has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, +The New York Times and numerous other publications. Shawn is a sought after public speaker in both the US and around the world. He was a keynote speaker at the 2012 Chicago Humanities Festival. He was recently the guest presenter at the agriturismo La Petraia in Tuscany, Italy for a week of lectures on chocolate. Shawn was named the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. He is the co-founder of Lost & Found Grief Center for children and is on the Lay Advisory Committee of Assumption Abbey (a Trappist monastery in Ava, Missouri). Shawn is the Mel Carnahan Fellow at Missouri State University's Public Affairs Academy and is an Adjunct Professor of Field Studies in Social Entrepreneurship at Drury University. The University of Missouri recently honored Shawn with the Distinguished Alumni Award. He was the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Commencement Speaker at Missouri State University graduation ceremonies. He received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Affairs degree in May 2012 to recognize his contributions as a community leader, an entrepreneur, a role model and an inspiration to students and others. The Specialty Food Association recently selected Shawn as the Business Leadership Award Winner of 2013 as a food pioneer he has advanced food standards in society... through visionary social, economic and environmental efforts. Askinosie Chocolate is currently sustainably feeding over 1,500 students per day in Tanzania and the Philippines without any donations. He sells his award winning chocolate throughout the US, and exports to stores around the world.
*Who is Askinosie Chocolate*
At +Askinosie Chocolate, we strive to serve our community, our customers, and each other in everything that we do. Our goal is to make great chocolate, but our mission is to positively impact the lives of those around us in order to leave the world a better place than when we found it. Even though our passion is to serve those around us, we realize that it wouldn't work if we didn't make great tasting chocolate that people love. In a nutshell, we believe the social purpose of Askinosie Chocolate is to not only compensate our farmers fairly and treat them like the business partners they are, but to connect those farmers with our customers to build relationships of mutual understanding and appreciation, which makes our chocolate better and our business better.
*About Creating.is*
Creating.is helps a new generation of leaders find and amplify their voice to the world by building individual relationships that connect communities and inspire positive change by creating a movement of leaders who are making a difference and showcasing their work and spreading their story through conversations.
During this hangout we will address 3 main points:
1) What is the problem being addressed? Why is it important?
2) What is the opportunity you see and what are you doing?
3) What can the rest of us do?
Northshore Monks Sue State Over Casket Business
Northshore Monks Sue State Over Casket Business
The Realisation of Uncertainty
Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O. was an American Catholic writer and mystic. A Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky, he was a poet, social activist, and student of comparative religion.
James Finley left home at the age of 18 for the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, where Thomas Merton lived as a contemplative. Finley stayed at the monastery for six years, living the traditional Trappist life of prayer, silence, and solitude. Here Finley describes life with Thomas Merton, and how he pointed the way to an enlightened state of awareness open to us all.
I Couldn't BELIEVE the View! - Exploring Red River Gorge in Kentucky
I recently explored Red River Gorge in Kentucky with my friend Cody! This was my first time ever both backpacking and rock climbing, and it was my first time camping in over 12 years. We climbed up Indian Staircase and Cloudsplitter, and we took in some amazing views! Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy the video! :)
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My Interview with Fr. Xavier (Part VI)
My interview with Fr. Xavier. This video was recorded at New Melleray Abbey during the summer of 2010.
BPA Footage: Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey - Carlton, OR
Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey near Carlton, Ore., includes many rare Willamette Valley habitats. It is one of the first major pieces of wildlife habitat that will be protected under a new agreement the state of Oregon and the Bonneville Power Administration expect to sign Oct. 22. The agreement will fund a conservation easement to permanently protect 1,310 acres of forest and other habitat on Abbey lands.
Nuns, neighbors embroiled in development fight in Villa Hills, Kentucky
After five hours of heated debate, the Villa Hills Planning Commission gave the green light to a controversial $150 million development in this small community. City council now has the final say in whether or not 85 acres of Villa Hills land can legally be sold to a property development company. The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery owns the site in question and wishes to sell it in order to fund members' retirements. The prospective buyer, Ashley Commercial Group, could construct up to 450 homes, apartment complexes and townhouses on the now-vacant land. However, some Villa Hills residents said they worried about the influx of traffic the project could bring to their streets. We recognize that change can be threatening, Sister Mary Catherine Wenstrup said. We also know that to live is to change. We believe that Sanctuary will provide a variety of housing opportunities for current and new individuals and families. Henry Mitchell lives on Carpenter's Trace, adjacent to the proposed development site. He and his neighbors know that 187 apartments and a parking lot could go up just 50 feet from their yards, and they've scattered signs throughout the city noting their opposition. It's too close, and we're against the commercialization of Villa Hills, Mitchell said. They want to bring in commercial and retail business here when Villa Hills historically has been a bedroom residential community since the early '60s. Jason Yeager, a partner with the Ashley Commercial Group, called the project a TND -- traditional neighborhood design -- built for a mix of people. We hope to have young families, empty-nesters, professionals at all different price points, he said. Housing prices could range from $250,000 to $1 million with single-family homes, townhouses and cottages. We'll also have an apartment project, a town center which will house the HOA club, hopefully a restaurant, wine bar, cafe, that type of thing, Yeager said. Villa Hills Administrator Craig Bohman said the site is the last big piece of vacant property in the city, so the project has to be done right. It could boost tax revenues up to $725,000 a year, a 20 percent boost to the city budget. Bohman also knows traffic on Amsterdam and Collins roads will be heavier because of the development, but a $10 million fix for that is in the works. We've had two traffic studies done and have identified what improvements need to be made and we're in the process of working with the developer to see how those are going, he said.
Cabin Creek Artist Retreat, 1863 antique Log Cabin, 28 ac, Vintage log cabins + barns for sale KY
Get on our VIP list - and get new properties in your inbox. Call or text: 859-494-5521 - Cabin Creek Artist Retreat, 1863 antique Log Cabin, 28 ac, Vintage log cabins + barns for sale KY. If you loved Sugar Creek Log Cabin, you'll Love Cabin Creek vintage log cabin. Make money with Homeaway, AirBnB, VRBO. Welcome to Cabin Creek Farm - imagine slowing down the world, taking time for 'being' instead of ‘doing’. Experience and enjoy the simple pleasures of life like wading barefoot in a creek, plucking apples from the ancient orchard or watching a fire dance on the hearth. This is the essence of Cabin Creek Farm, a secluded retreat that is as resplendent in it's rustic simplicity as it is comforting in it's pure country charm. A place where even time takes a holiday, where opportunity to live this dream awaits you. Make this idyllic hideaway your own. Welcome to Cabin Creek Farm. Welcome Home.
This 1863 enclave haven represents the pinnacle of the craftsman's art. The original 19th century log dwelling is seamlessly linked to a like vintage log cabin via an expansive extension designed with rough hewn beams and cathedral ceilings to recall an earlier era. The result is a cozy yet well appointed habitat that pays tribute to its path while providing all the creature comforts essential for modern-day respites. Beyond these walls - a babbling brook, an ancient orchard and the verdant landscape of Kentucky's famed countryside promise what only rural living can - peace.
Simplicity - like a picture postcard perfect scene, Cabin Creek Farm brandishes - both indoors and out - a natural uncontrived beauty. By following the spirit of a restoration, rather than the rules of one - what emerged was a house filled with an unpretentious air, a cheery attitude and an innate appeal - in short, a captivating personality all its own.
Harmony - Cabin Creek Farm started with a vision to create a home that celebrates the enchanting union of old and new, agreeably blending two historically-aged cabins with three later attached rooms - a sunny, enclosed porch, a charming sitting room and a full bath.
Details about Cabin Creek Farm:
1863 original log cabin
19th century reconstructed oak log cabin
1996 connecting addition - including country kitchen, pantry, master bedroom and master bath
4 bedrooms 2 full baths
SOHO - small office, home office
Formal dining room
10 rooms totaling 2500 ft.²
Laundry room
Creek stone fireplace
2-zone heat pump HVAC
Double hung windows with screens
Two additional buildings - one 16 x 20 2-story, one 20 x 20 with a 14 x 14 addition. One with gas heat, one with wood heat both electrified
28 acres
Creek
Private paved road.
Remote but not removed - located in Kentucky's Historic Heartland - in the heart of the state's renowned antiquing region close to Nashville, Tennessee home of many antique shows, close to numerous horse racing venues including the Kentucky Derby, short drive to almost every bourbon distillery in the world - certainly right there in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. 8 miles to a golf course, 10 miles to Hodgenville Kentucky, 12 mile from Abraham Lincoln's birthplace National Historic Site, 20 miles to New Haven, KY - home of the Kentucky railway museum. 20 miles to the Abbey of Gethsemane - the largest Trappist monastery in the world, 1 hr to Louisville, 1.5 hrs to Lexington, KY, 1.5 hrs to Nashville Tennessee.
Celebrated in National publications --- Cabin Creek Farm's unique appeal has been featured repeatedly in prestigious publications including:
Country Living magazine - featured on the cover twice.
Country Living’s GARDENING magazine cover.
Mary Emmerling's New Country Collecting book
The Smart Approach to Decorating
Log Homes Illustrated
Country Accents magazine
The Orvis catalog
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE HOME ---
First, it is an historic Log Cabin - then the antiquity, the integrity, the history. Living here would be like living in a nostalgic painting - and with all the amenities you need - HVAC, hi-speed internet, FedEx and UPS delivery daily... 28 acres of trails and woods. Wooded BBQ Pavilion - outdoor shower, workshop, antique shop, HUGE porches. Don't compete - call or text Ken to make an appointment to see this once in a lifetime opportunity. 859-494-5521
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St. Joseph Abbey needs $30M to restore flood-damaged campus
St. Joseph Abbot Justin Brown discusses effort to restore the campus following March flood.
The Chapel Bell Rings Again