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    Our guesthouse is closed to the public until further notice.
    However fruitcakes are available at the door M-F 8:30am - 3pm.  Our bakery is open for online ordering here

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    ABOUT US

    We are a community of monks of the Cistercian Order. Monks first came to Ava, Missouri from New Melleray Abbey in Iowa in 1950 to establish the monastic life here.

    ADDRESS

    417-683-5110

     

    RR 5 Box 1056
    Ava, MO 65608

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