Serving Christ is fun and adventurous! God takes all of our good human desires and talents and uses them to make us whole, holy people. Our life demands good physical and psychological health. We value our vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and enjoy a healthy man/woman celibate dynamic. Both genders have equal access to leadership positions. Do you feel drawn to live as an apostolic hermit, with about half of your time spent in silence and solitude and the other half in an intensive but limited apostolate of running a retreat center and publishing? Are you self-disciplined enough to be faithful to prayer, physical exercise, individual growth, and service to others with a minimum of external structure? Could you be happy in this lifestyle?

If your answer to the above questions is “yes,” and you are between your mid-twenties and your mid-forties, consider making a retreat with us to see us up-close. If you still feel attracted to our life, we will explore the possibility of a permanent commitment one step at a time, beginning with an extended retreat. Calls to the apostolic hermit life are fairly rare, and it requires a muscular personality to be so intensely contemplative/active. We really do enjoy this life and most visitors notice a light-hearted spirit about us. All anyone can do is put one foot after another, listen to the Holy Spirit, and see where he leads. God is good, and he is certain to take us somewhere good.

Would You like to Help?

If you would like to support us in our life and mission there are several ways you can do so. First, and most important, is the support of your prayers and your friendship. Many of you who have come on retreat or for a visit have become our good friends. We could not survive without the love and prayers you provide. Those of you reading this whom we have not met can still support us with your prayers, and for that we are grateful. We hope to meet you some day!

If you are able to support us financially we would be very grateful as well. Our Colorado foundation is a registered non-profit organization and donations can be claimed when you file your taxes. Holy Hill in Ireland is also a registered charity. (Donations made to Nada in Colorado can be earmarked for Ireland if you wish.)

We also support ourselves by offering retreats and selling our publications. So you can help us, and help yourself in the process, by coming on retreat or visiting our publications page and ordering something for yourself or a friend.

If you are living in or near the Crestone area, or if you are planning an extended visit, and are able to donate some of your time we have many tasks around the monastery with which we could use help. No experience is necessary! Give us a call and we'll work out an arrangement that is good for both of us.

Please tell your friends about this website, and come back to visit. We will be expanding and updating it regularly.

How to Contact us:

You may write:

Holy Hill Hermitage
Skreen, Co. Sligo
Ireland
Or call:
(from the US) 011-353-71-91-66021
(from Ireland) 071-9166021
Or fax:
071-9166954
Or e-mail:
holyhill@eircom.net

Or Log on to us

Spirituallifeinstitute.org