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Monastery Of Christ
In The Desert
Abiquiú, New Mexico, USA
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Location: Rio Arriba, US Highway 84, NW of Española on the Chama River.
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Distance (from Ghost Ranch):15 miles northwest of Ghost Ranch, however, because of the road it takes about 50-60 minutes to drive on a good day.
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Directions (from Ghost Ranch): Turn right at Ghost Ranch gate onto Hwy 84 for about 2.5 miles. Turn left on Rd 151. Continue on the dirt road for another 13 miles.
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Description: This Benedictine Abbey is located in a beautiful and isolated spot on the Chama River. The road is not totally maintained, and is often impassable after snow or rain storms.
The monks practice the Benedictine life of prayer, reading, and manual labor which now also include a beautiful scriptorium on their web site.
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Contact Information:
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
P.O. Box 270
Abiquiú, New Mexico 87510-0270
 e-mail: porter@christdesert.org
 fax: 419-831-9113
guesthouse reservations: guests@christdesert.org
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Related Online Stories & Sources:
 Monastery of Christ in the Desert website
nextScribe studios – Monastery of Christ in the Desert spin-off Internet project
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Maps
Abiquiú Focus
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Abiquiu, New Mexico Area map
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