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In an effort to meet the needs of people in our day, New Melleray makes its Guest House available to people who would like to make quiet, personal retreats. Here you will find information about the Guest House, how to make reservations, about retreats, etc.

New Melleray is located 12 miles south of Dubuque, Iowa. Here are some maps and instructions for contacting us.

In an effort to meet the needs of people in our day, New Melleray Abbey has instituted a new form of monastic hospitality. We call it the Monastic Center.

In addition to providing rooms and facilities for private retreat groups, the Guest House is also available for individuals who wish to make personal, non-structured retreats. Occasionally, New Melleray may offer seasonal or topical Retreats for the general public. These retreats are available on a first come first served basis. Check back here often to find out about up-coming retreats.

The Associates of the Iowa Cistercians (AIC) is a Christian community of individuals drawn to the Cistercian way of living the Gospel and desirous of introducing aspects of Cistercian contemplative values and practices in their lives as men and women living in the world.