The abbey of new clairvaux is a monastery and winery in vina, ca, approximately 1520 minutes north of chico on highway 99 occupied by roman catholic trappist monks belonging to the order of cistercians of the strict observance, the abbey features approximately 300 acres of prune and walnut orchards and acres of vineyards formerly owned by leland stanford, which are tended to primarily by. Bernard, in a deep valley upon the bank of the aube, and known as the vallee dabsinthe valley of wormwood or bitterness, then in the diocese of langres, today in that of troyes in champagne, department of the aube, france. Lay cistercians of our lady of new clairvaux location. Bernard 10911153 was centrally responsible for the early expansion of the cistercian order throughout europe. In a short time it became the clara vallis, or clairvaux, as the new abbey is already called in a charter of 1116. The monks at abbey new clairvaux in vina sing salve regina at the chapel completion ceremony held saturday, may 5, 2012. Chanting church religious order consciousness studies contemplative eco spirituality sacred uni myth new age philosophy prayer.
On his way to the abbey, a young father davis stayed in san francisco for one day. Meet known and unknown angelsarchangels, tips on how to talk to angels, affirmations, and general discussions. The trappist monks of the abbey of our lady of new clairvaux in vina. I owe it all to art books, chocolates, and young men, beatrice wood would often tell those who made the cactistippled pilgrimage to her ojai, cali. Clairvaux abbey was a good example of the general layout of a cistercian monastery. Watch real psychic sessions abbeys psychic services. A rare closeup portrait of some of the remarkable men who live as monks at the abbey of new clairvaux. They offer their home and share with others this holy and historic place. With a focus on quality and sustainability, new clairvaux vineyard produces a variety of notable and unique wines. The monks of new clairvaux abbey is an international community with diverse backgrounds and talents. Tens of thousands heard his powerful preaching, and he personally attracted and helped many hundreds of men to follow a call to monastic life. Photo about interior main hallway of the unfinished abbey of new clairvaux, vina, california.
Bernard of clairvaux, saint, abbot, and doctor, fills one of the most conspicuous positions in the history of the middle ages. The abbey of new clairvaux is a trappist monastery located in vina, northern california. The abbey has been listed since 1926 as a historical monument by the french ministry of culture. We seek god at this place of new clairvaux, living under a rule and an abbot, amidst a community of brothers. Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills the breast. Media in category abbey of new clairvaux the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. The farmland, once owned by leland stanford, grows prunes, walnuts, and grapes which the monks harvest from the orchards and vineyards to sustain the community. A profound mystic, bernard of clairvaux sought, above all and in all, to be with god and to bring all persons to the experience of god. Visit my website for a oneonone session via live zoom or prerecorded video, shared privately or publicly on youtube.
In 2011 and 2012, the chapter house and atrium will be completed and the stone masons will accomplish the necessary finishing touches to make the chapter house complete. John lennon from the americana hotel in new york city in 1972 sings. He creates only oneofakind pottery which, when available, is sold in the abbey gift shop. Part of the abbey of new clairvauxs mission is to welcome all people in spirit of hospitality. We ask visitors to our abbey to observe the precautions posted in our public areas. The pages capture pictorially and explain verbally a life that is both a sublime mystery, yet prosaically down to earth and practical.
Offering welcome and hospitality to guests is a fundamental aspect of our monastic tradition. Explore the abbey of new clairvaux, north americas oldest building and hear the chapter house come to life for the first time on television with the cistercian monks. John lennon from the americana hotel in new york city in 1972 sings imagine duration. Breathing life into sacred stones vision vocation network for. We are a community of catholic cistercian monks guided by ancient monastic tradition. Hugues i, count of troyes, donated this valley to the colony of cistercians. After a trying and laborious beginning, clairvaux, under the direction of st. He had flown into san francisco on his way to vina to help open a new monastery on 600 acres that once belonged to leland stanford. All these brothers have been drawn to the contemplative life of a cistercian community. Father anthony, a member of the abbey of new clairvaux, a trappist monastery located in the napa valley of northern california at vina, has been a potter for over thirty years.
Bernard of clairvaux our life cistercian abbey our. The grounds are now occupied and used by clairvaux prison, a highsecurity prison. In 1115 harding appointed him to lead a small group of monks to establish a monastery at clairvaux, on the borders of burgundy and champagne. Abbey of new clairvaux vina, california atlas obscura. Based on diocesan directives, the abbey of new clairvaux is doing what it can to help protect the monks and the public during the covid19 coronavirus pandemic. Many individuals who are interested in the monastery often ask if they are welcome to stop by the abbey. Four brothers, an uncle, two cousins, an architect, and two seasoned monks under the leadership of bernard endured extreme. Mellifont abbey was the first cistercian foundation in ireland and became one of the wealthiest religious foundations in ireland. May 07, 2012 the monks at abbey new clairvaux in vina sing salve regina at the chapel completion ceremony held saturday, may 5, 2012. The abbey of new clairvaux is a rural trappist monastery located in northern california in the small town of vina in tehama county. His sermons on the song of songs are among the most famous and most beautiful examples of medieval scriptural exegesis. Oct 30, 2014 clairvaux abbey france heaven and hell written by janine marsh on october 30, 2014 in champagneardenne on taking a tour to the ancient abbey of clairvaux in champagne, it is necessary to hand over ones passport or id card, for this is also the site of frances maximum security prison and makes for a highly unusual visit.
Supporting the mission of the abbey of new clairvaux hd youtube. Bernard in the early 12 century, new clairvaux is an extraordinary abbey located in vina, california, about halfway between red bluff and chico. Mar 18, 2020 latest updates 3182020 abbey church and guesthouse closed due to nationwide coronavirus concerns. We believe that all people who come to the monastery are endowed. Hughes i, count of troyes, donated this valley to the colony of cistercians. Eventually, most of the stones found a new home at the abbey of new clairvaux in vina, california. If you find yourself in the area, know that you are welcome. The cistercian way of life is strongly cenobitic, which means that each monks individual search for god always occurs within the monastic community. Abbey of our lady of new clairvaux, vina, california. The sacred stones project is the reconstruction of an 800 year old chapter house from a cistercian monastery in oliva, spain. That monastery maintained for 654 years the simple life of prayer and work that.
As the founder and abbot of the abbey of clairvaux, st. Cistercian monks church cistercian trappist monks at the abbey of our lady of new clairvaux, vina, california. The abbey of our lady of new clairvaux in vina, ca just north of chico is one of pilgrimage sites designated in the diocese of. Rob on the road explore the abbey of new clairvaux season. The monks of new clairvaux must rebuild their monastery to receive the thousands of visitors each year who come to seek spiritual refuge or. For over 900 years, cistercian abbeys around the world are oases of prayer, work, beauty, silence and light a place to dwell and delve deeper to the. Become a monk our website provides a glimpse into cistercian monastic life as it is lived today. If only the stones that make up the abbey of new clairvaux could speak they began their journey as a spanish trappist monastery in the 12th century, which was then rebuilt in the 16th century. Other articles where abbey of clairvaux is discussed. In the small, dusty town of vina california, a fifthgeneration winemaker and a community of trappistcistercian monks create handcrafted, awardwinning wines.
Situated in the heart of the wet champagne region, in villesouslaferte, the ancient clairvaux cistercian abbey, built in 1115 by saintbernard, is a prison today nevertheless, some historic buildings can be v. Hearsts rebuilding project was halted by the great depression, and the 800 year old stone puzzle pieces languished in sf golden gate park for another 75 years or so. The abbey is located in the valley of the mattock, a tributary of the river boyne, one of irelands important waterways which was controlled at various points by mellifont. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on youtube. Father thomas davis was on his way from kentucky, to live and work at the abbey of new clairvaux, a cistercian monastery and winery in vina, california. You may like to begin by visit with a stop at our welcome center to find out more about us. Aug 26, 2014 the monks of new clairvaux must rebuild their monastery to receive the thousands of visitors each year who come to seek spiritual refuge or enjoy a tasting of the new clairvaux wines. Lay cistercians of our lady of new clairvaux international. His father, tecelin, or tesselin, a knight of great bravery, was the friend and vassal of the duke of burgundy. That evening he walked through golden gate park where he discovered a pile of familiar looking stones.
Abbey of clairvaux monastery, clairvaux, france britannica. Box 80 26240 seventh street vina, ca 96092 united states. The monks of new clairvaux must rebuild their monastery to receive the thousands of visitors each year who come to seek spiritual refuge or enjoy a tasting of the new clairvaux wines. Bernard of clairvaux was one of the most interesting and influential people of his time. The third daughter of citeaux and mother in the fourth line of numerous and celebrated monasteries, founded in 1115 by st. Rob on the road explore the abbey of new clairvaux.