The Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation located on the Cooper River, north of Charleston.
Founded by the monks of Gethsemani in Kentucky, the brothers of Mepkin belong to the worldwide Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance popularly known as Trappist. Their most famous member was Thomas Merton, the writer, poet, mystic, social activist and student of comparitive religion.
Following The Rule of St. Benedict, the monks at Mepkin Abbey devote their lives to prayer, spiritual study, work and hospitality. However, the Abbey is open to the outside world. For those interested in visiting, the Abbey provides a peaceful setting for reflection and contemplation for an hour or for multiple day retreats.
For more information, go to the Abbey website at www.mepkinabbey.org.
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