abbaye de saint-benoit-du-lac

No other place I know of ,to date, will surpass this ideal place of worship , relaxation and reflection. I've been staying at the ladies' guest house since 1997. It is my heaven on earth, a hidden gem where I can get away far from the maddening crowd and reenergize my mind, body and soul. A guest is not obliged to attend all the services of this glorious Benedictine Abbey. However, you will find yourself drawn to them because of the Gregorian chants. Moreover, a guest may , if they wish, make an appointment with one of the priests/ monks for spiritual advice. One need not be religious to ask for advice . Silence must be kept at all times . However, the grounds offer lovely walks whereby visitors and guests alike may interact . The food is fine and the rooms are small& simple. Couples are encouraged to attend ,though each partner must sleep in his/ her own separate room. Reservations must be made at least 2 -3 months prior to your arrival. Easter , September apple- picking and Thanksgiving ,being the busiest time of the year, plan to reserve at least 5-6 months ahead. You may also want to come here just for a lovely picnic on the abbey's immaculate private grounds between the two apple orchards . Bienvenue!

This Benedictine monastary was established at the beginning of the 20th century with buildings dating as early as the 1940s and as recent as 1994 with a very unique architectural style. There is a small exhibit that gives the history of the place as well as. Boutique that sells products from the monks' agricultural endeavours. Guests can also reserve accommodations ( women and men ate housed separately and there are rules in accordance with the rules of the monastary. A worthwhile stop to view the buildings, attend mass or spend a retreat.

This is a great place to visit out in the country. First, they produce awesome cheeses! Le Moine is the best! Second, it is an abbey with monks who can pray with you. Father Raymond put a blessing on our marriage and spent some time with us. The architecture of the main church is beautiful and worth the drive alone. This was not our first visit and will not be our last.

We visited the abbey on Sunday and had the opportunity to attend Mass with gredoriano chants. Moments of peace and beauty. Priests produce jams, vinegars and cheeses and it is possible to buy these products in the Abbey shop, which also has a plantation of apples, where a pick / pay works

Architecturally outstanding, religiously divine. A great place to spend quality peaceful time. St Benoit is a working Benedictine Abbey where the 50, or so, monks produce cheeses, cider, jams, spreads etc. for sale in an on-site store. There is a large orchard where apples may be picked and purchased. We were fortunate to be there at a time when monks were chanting prayers . Religious or not, St Benoit is well worth a visit for the serenity and for the cheese.. .

Was visiting Magog for first time and happened to find out about this Abby. Went during Thanksgiving weekend and the beautiful Autumn foliage was amazing. Heard about the apple picking there and the kids had a blast picking apples. Now if only they will eat them afterwards.

Vespers chanting and the cheeses and jams in the store. The grounds are beautiful, one can ask monks to pray for oneself or for dear ones in need, the architecture is great and the surrounding area is breathtaking.

We attended the Eucharist done in Gregorian Chant. Beautiful! Absolutely nothing to dislike. So much history and a beautiful gift shop with produce and cheese grown and/or made by the Benedictine monks.

Both mapping apps failed to get us here, but we did eventually make it. Despite being "lost" for a while, the area is quite nice for an afternoon drive in the country. The Abbaye itself is beautiful. There is not a lot to do per se, but there is an abundance of peace and quiet to be found here.

I visited this attraction in June of 2014. I had not been to Canada in over 20 years, so I was excited to visit new places I had not seen. This place is magnificent! You can really see the history, even as you drive up to it. Inside the monastery is beautiful decor, especially the way the tiles were set. It makes me wonder if it was hand crafted. On the walls is a history of the monastery. I can't read French, but it was still interesting. Beautiful scenery awaits anyone who peeks outside the windows. There was a huge chapel inside complete with one of the largest church organs I had ever seen. I would have loved to hear it play. A monk walked by and said bonjour, so I responded in kind. Downstairs is a gift shop with many items made by the monks there. They can only be purchased with Canadian currency, just to let you know. But everyone there was pleasant. This is one attraction not to be missed if you enjoy beautiful architecture and historic sightings. It's well worth the drive. The scenery on the trip is not bad either.

A tranquil setting on Lac Memphremagog was a great destination for a country drive through the Eastern Townships. The abbey was built in the middle of the 20th Century but has an old world appearance. The architecture is simple and the sanctuary is a peaceful site to visit. Visitors are welcome to attend services as well as a regular Sunday organ concert. The bustling store on the lower level offers products made by the Benedictines on site. The apple orchards that we passed on the way provide the apple cider and apple sauce that is sold in the shop. Many varieties of cheese are offered. Books and music are also available. Well worth the trip!

The abbey was calm and beautiful, and there was a free organ concert. The shop had many kinds of cheese at reasonable prices. It also sold jams and sauces from another monastery. I was surprised to learn that the beautiful church had only been completed in 1941.

Driving through the country side you will see wild turkeys and lush green hills. The Abbaye is impressive in its architecture and tranquility. Cider and cheese is available to purchase. If someone is watching your house while your gone this is a great place to pick up a thank you gift.

Excellent place to visit, the architecture of the place is great!Sadly they don't sell bread or salted cookies to eat with the cheese, Don't forget to bring them in case that you want to do a picnic in the green areas.They sell sample boxes with all kind of cheese if you don;t know what to choose.The church is very nice, please take a moment to sit there and admire it.

If you are visiting the Lake Memphremagog area, this is a cute little Abbey to pick up some delicious cheese and cider. If you like strong cheese I found that their cheese trended towards the mild side, so ask for their most potent cheese if your tastes require it.