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December 2023 by Betty Wright
A wonderful place to go and get away from the world. Quiet, restful, peaceful, and no tv's in your room.
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August 2023 by Nic Engel
Always a delightful and inspirational stay. Warm welcome and lovely location. I especially like worshipping with the Benedictine community.
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August 2023 by Steve Lumbar
Pretty sweet little beach!
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April 2023 by John Michael R.
As someone who goes on retreats (attending and directing), this place is all about hospitality. Trust me. This place is amazing.From the moment you walk in you receive the warmth and welcome that weary people need. From Cyril to the front desk staff, you feel taken care of.The rooms are amazing for a retreat center. Yes it needs to be simple but the wood and aesthetic add to the welcome and comfortableNEss one needs on retreat. It is not austere but rather feels like a hotel in some sense...okay, more like a bed and breakfast. The views from the room are amazing. Food wise: simple and nourishing. Depending on how many folks are occupying the guesthouse can the food change...for example don't expect a full breakfast spread if there are only three retreatants. If you want an omelette head to the Ref. One thing is that the temperature in the room can't really be adjusted but that's my only gripe. But definitely always a pleasure, and always a place to rejuvenate among the nowheresness of MN.
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January 2023 by Milan Homola
My go to spot for personal spiritual retreats. The views, trails, comfortable rooms, great food, access to wonderful library make it a great spot.
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January 2023 by Donald Phillips
Clean comfortable and quiet
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January 2023 by Jill Nack
Love going to work
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January 2022 by Liz Beyer
Beautiful, peaceful, great food.
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January 2022 by Mark Poepping
Lovely, quiet, simple.
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January 2020 by Sara Line Frisk
One of my favorite places to stay when visiting my child at Saint John University/College of Saint Benedict. This is peacefulness at its finest. The views from the rooms overlooking the lake is the best thing to wake up to. Watching the lake from your room, the dining room or the balcony provides such a pure calm feeling. This is a great place just to stay overnight or a retreat. Take advantage of the trails around the lake all the way to the chapel (will take about 45 minutes or so to walk there). You truly feel a connection to God’s beauty when staying at the Abbey Guesthouse.
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January 2020 by A K
The room and general environment are simple, clean, and peaceful. Great food. It's genuine Benedictine hospitality.
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January 2020 by J M Ruff
Wonderful quiet rooms, very clean and comfortable.
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January 2020 by Derek Larson
Unique place for a retreat or visit to St.Johns.
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January 2020 by Ranita Ghosh Dastidar
Very peaceful and picturesque
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January 2020 by Dr. Daisy May
It was a nice experience
