chapter house

December 20, 2025 Monks

Building a Mountain Monastery: 2025 in Review

Praised be Jesus Christ, born of the Blessed Virgin Mary! May your Christmas be filled with joy as we join with the Monks in beseeching the Christ Child that He grant you and your loved ones the graces you stand most in need of during this Christmas season. Carving Stone Throughout the early months of […]

June 10, 2024

Almost there! The Chapter House nearly complete

The past few months have been full of activity in the Chapter House, and the results are breathtaking! Truly this little chapter house built for the glory of God and honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary will stand as a testament of love and devotion to God. The Chapter House Floor Beginning in March, the […]

April 16, 2024

The Heavenly Firmament: Painting the Chapter House ceiling

The delicate lacework of the arches spanning the ceiling, the gold arches glistening across the blue backdrop of the sky, remind the monk of the closeness the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen and Beauty of Carmel. This little chapel, nestled in the midst of hermitages, calls to mind the ancient traditions of Mount Carmel, where […]

May 12, 2023

Progress on the Chapter House interior

After finalizing the plans for the Chapter House interior skilled carpenters set to work carving the ornate wooden wall paneling and the lacework of moldings decorating the ceiling. At the same time woodcarvers began sculpting statues that would grace the interior. Meanwhile contractors installed the plasterwork of the blue, star-studded ceiling. Gradually the intricate patterns […]

October 8, 2022

Chapter House Stonework Finished!

The Chapter House holds a precious place in the hearts of the monks, nestled in the center of the monastery. A monastery Chapter House serves many functions. It derives its name from the monastery’s chapter, the group of senior monks that govern the monastery and meet in the Chapter House to discuss important matters. It […]