We are a Benedictine community of monks located on a mountain overlooking the endless horizon of the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. The views are breath-taking; the quiet and peace make you feel you are in a world apart.
The monks of New Camaldoli Hermitage would be delighted to welcome you here, where we trust you would experience some of the reality to which a great Benedictine motto refers: a dynamic and creative “peace.”
There are two types of retreats available here:
Private, self-guided retreats (time at the hermitage without a schedule of “conferences” or talks) are available to the public. Minimum stay is 2 nights.
Preached Retreats: these guided retreats are based on specific topics. Spanning a weekend, these retreats are led by a “retreat master” who offers a series of “conferences” or talks following a pre-selected theme. Please NOTE - these retreats will be zoomed in 2021.
Faith
Christian:
Catholic : Benedictine
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Whoever you are, if you choose to become a guest of the hermitage you will be more than welcome: simply by your presence here you will play a vitally important role in the daily life of the monastic community, for whom receiving guests is deeply rooted in our journey into God through prayer and work.
Average Cost: $$$$
Our room prices start at $135.00/night, which includes all meals, a beautiful view of the canyons and/or ocean, the ability to attend prayers and liturgies with the monks, and spiritual counseling from a monk. There is no room tax on our rooms. Please NOTE during the time of Corona Virus there are no services available to the public or our guests. The chapel is closed.
Environment: Mountain, Ocean / Beach, Rural, Rustic
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Smoking
Language: English, Italian
Retreat Type (definitions):
General (no specific type), Personal, Preached, Silent
Features
Counseling:
Counseling
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Wildlife / Animals
Personal Development:
Personal Transformation
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Gardens / Outdoor Space
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin
Total Number of Rooms:
17
Housing: 5 retreat rooms with 1/2 bath, private backyard with ocean view and a shared kitchen and two shared showers. Sleeps 1.
4 private hermitages-cottages with full bathrooms, kitchenettes, bedroom and deck. Sleeps 1 or 2.
2 private hermitages-cottages with full bathrooms, kitchenettes, bedroom and private deck. Sleeps 1.
Food: Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Available On Site, Kitchen - Private, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
62475 Coast HWY 1 at Lucia
Big Sur, CA 93920-9656
United States
Travel Info: We are located:
- 175 miles south of San Francisco.
- 128 miles south of San Jose
- 55 miles south of Monterey and Carmel.
- 270 miles north of Los Angeles
- 82 miles north of San Luis Obispo
The nearest airports are:
- SFO
- SJC
- MRY
- SLO
There is no public transportation that serves our area; you must have your own transportation.
Google GPS does not work well in our area.