Mepkin Abbey

Our Hours

  • Mondays: Closed
  • Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 4:30PM
  • Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
  • Sunday: 1PM - 4:30PM
  • Guided Tours: 11:30AM & 3PM, during open hours

Prayer Schedule

  • Vigils: 3:20-4 AM
  • Lauds: 5:30-6 AM
  • Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM
  • Terce: 8:30-8:45 AM
  • Sext: 12-12:20 PM
  • Vespers: 6-6:30 PM
  • Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM

Sundays - same, except:

  • Terce & Mass: 7:30-8:30 AM
  • Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM
Oak Allée: Mepkin's Entrance

Some folks come to see the Mepkin Abbey Church and the Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens. They might stay only a few minutes or they may walk the Gardens leisurely and remain for an hour or more. The Guestmaster greets them at the Reception Center, answers any questions they may have and directs them to the Gardens. For those wishing to visit the Church, there are guided tours at 11:30 A.M. (Tuesday through Saturday) and at 3 P.M. (Tuesday through Sunday). Mepkin is closed to Visitors on Mondays.

No reservations are required for individual visitors. Groups of 10 or more persons and bus tours are asked to make reservations. You may use the form at the bottom of the page or call (843) 761-8509.

Mushrooms and garden compost from the Abbey's farm, and candies, preserves and creamed honey from other Trappist Abbeys are available at the Reception Center Gift Shop. The Shop also offers select books, tapes, religious articles, icons, candles, and other specialty gift items.

Cloister Entrance Sign: Monastic Area -- No Further Please

Cloister Entrance Sign

A Note on the Cloister

The cloister is the Brothers' home. A path has been designated for visitors to see the Church and the library while on tour. Please respect the monks' privacy and observe signs designating Monastic Areas.

To make reservations for a group tour, or to book the Laurens Conference Center, contact us by filling out the form below:

Please fill out fields marked by asterik if making accommodations for a large group. All other fields are required.
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Laurens Conference Center
Henry Laurens Conference Center

Located in the Clare Boothe Luce Library, this beautiful facility is available for rent to companies and groups for $250 per day. State of the art audio-visual equipment facilitate presentations and staff are available to aid with setup.

To make a reservation, please call us at (843) 761-8509 or send an email using the form on the left.