Inhale, exhale MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, CONYERS/ARABIA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT A deer inclines its head in the pine forest as a bell tolls, breaking the silence that is a way of life in this monastic enclave in Conyers , located less than 30 miles from Atlanta. Atop a hill dotted with chestnut trees, the noon sun streams through stained glass, bathing the Gothic archways of the abbey church in twilight blue. Twenty-eight Trappist monks call this place home, but day-trippers are welcome to picnic by the duck pond, browse the museum and gift shop (the brothers make a heavenly biscotti), sign up for a retreat or simply observe a moment of contemplation in the sanctuary. An on-site retreat center allows for longer stays centered on prayer and personal growth. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 73
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