New Camaldoli Hermitage, Big Sur, California    www.contemplation.com

The Camaldolese Monks are part of the Benedictine family of monastic orders founded by St. Benedict in the sixth century. The Hermitage is located on an eight hundred acre sanctuary in the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains of Big Sur, California. Nestled amongst tall trees on a high ridge the Hermitage offers spectacular views of the ever changing Pacific Ocean and is home to these special monks that have devoted their lives to prayer.

The Camaldolese Monks will gladly pray for you or someone you know. Please send your prayer request to PrayerRequest@Contemplation.com
Click here to watch a slideshow of the Hermitage and surrounding area. (one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world).
Click here to listen to a beautiful version (audio only) of the Lord's Prayer sung by the Camaldoli Monks. 
Click here to listen to "The Irish Prayer" (audio only) from an unknown source (powerful and compelling).