Public Service: New Skete Monastery Celebrates 50 Years with Open House

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Dear Readers

The New Skete Monastery is one of the most peaceful and beautiful settings around, and offers traditional monastic hospitality together with profound spiritual opportunities in the beautiful mountain and forest setting. Whether you are simply looking for a peaceful place to escape the noise of routine, or you are an outdoors enthusiast, or simply a spiritual seeker, a visit to New Skete will satisfy every hunger.

This year 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the monastery’s founding by a handful of Byzantine Franciscans seeking to follow a particular path in their spiritual search. The monastery supports many community events and organizations, welcomes persons and groups seeking a beautiful setting for retreat and revival. The monks raise prize German shepherd dogs and operate an internationally recognized dog training program. The Nuns of New Skete include renowned icon artists and are famous for their cheesecakes.

But the best way to experience New Skete is to visit and there’s no better time than during the Cambridge Balloon Festival.

Please also consider making a tax-deductible donation to the monastery on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and in support of needed repairs and expansions of the existing monastery facilities.

Thank you!

The Editor