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"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me'.” This passage from the 'constitution' of Western monasticism, drawn up by Benedict, means a lot to trappists. In Koningshoeven, too, guests can retreat for a few days into an atmosphere of prayer, silence and reflection. This can be done on an individual basis or as a group (maximum 20 persons), who can also bring their own director with them. The Guest House has 29 simply furnished. For groups, there are several (large or small) meeting rooms available.
Silence
Silence, which is so important for monks, should be respected both in the monastery itself as well as in the areas around the monastery. For this reason, breakfast and dinner are taken in silence in the Guest House dining room, and silence in general is observed after 9:00 PM. Even though guests do live apart from the monks during their stay in the monastery, the monastic community really wants them to join in the celebration of some of the prayer services, including the daily Eucharist. Click here for the daily schedule in the Abbey. Whoever wishes to receive the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) or to talk with one of the monks can do so.
Reflection
The monastery is surrounded by woods and farmland where one can enjoy taking a walk. Guests have free access to the woods and to certain areas in the monastic gardens.
Books about conversion, prayer and the spiritual life are available in a small library. With the exception of the big feast days of the Church, the meals are vegetarian. Special diets can be accommodated only to a limited extent.
Costs
A stay in the Guest House costs € 40,- per day (including meals). Reduced rates are possible for students and for guests who are unemployed. Guests provide their own towels and bed linens. For groups: the exact number of participants has to be confirmed at least one week prior to arrival. After this date, any members of the group who cannot come are charged 2/3 of the costs of their stay.
For reservations and more information
Our guest administrator, brother Wigbert can be contacted:
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- by e-mail: |
gastenhuis@koningshoeven.nl
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- by telephone: |
+31 (0)13 540 85 08 on the following days:
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: 004 pm to 5 pm;
Fridays and Saturdays: 00009.30 am to 10.30 am,
except first Saturday of the month.
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The guesthouse is closed on Mondays.
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