Our Work
The monks of St. Bernard Abbey are involved in various works and apostolates. Click on the images below to learn more.

Abbey
Farm & Garden
Cows, Chickens, & Vegetables
The monks run a small beef-cattle farm. They also have about 40 chickens, whose eggs they eat for breakfast. There is also a small garden which supplies fresh summer vegetables.

Manual Labor & Groundskeeping
Care of our Land
A main principle of Benedictine life and work is the sanctification of the land we inhabit. We care for and cultivate our property just as God called Adam & Eve to do in the Garden of Eden.

Benedictine Brothers' Bakery
Bread & Cookies
The monks bake various breads and cookies to sell. Support us by buying monk-made baked goods at our Grotto Shop or online!

St. Bernard Scriptorium
Publishing Books
The monks publish various books about our life and the history of our monastery. Find a selection of our publications at our Grotto Shop or online.
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St. Bernard Preparaory School
In the Benedictine Tradition
The monks proudly educate young men and women in the arts of knowledge and of the spiritual life. Learn more about our 7 - 12 grade boarding school.

Grotto
& Guests
Welcome all as Christ
The monks receive countless guests each year to visit and pray with us. Many pilgrims come also to visit the Ave Maria Grotto.
