Brownshill Monastery Programme

Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard scriptorium

The Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard, founded in 2006, is the home of a community of Bernardine Cistercian Nuns. We follow the Rule of St Benedict and are part of the Cistercian family. Situated in the hills of the south Cotswolds, in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswold valleys and hills enhances the peace of the monastery which is conducive to our life of prayer. The Sisters welcome guests and offering the following programme this autumn:

11-13 September
The JOY of FAITH
Come, refresh and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic faith. During the weekend we will explore these topics: Prayer in the Roman Catholic tradition within the shape of the Liturgical Year; the place of Our Lady in the life of the Church; and the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/9/11/faith-live-in

24-27 September
Loving God, Living Simply, Living Deeply
Reflecting and learning from St Francis of Assisi's lifestyle which brought him the graces of freedom of heart, inner peace and confidence in God's love.
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/9/24/loving-god-living-simply-living-deeply

6 -8 November
Vocation Weekend - Taste the goodness of the Lord who loves you
An opportunity to experience monastic life
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/4/17/vocation-weekend-taste-the-goodness-of-the-lord-who-loves-you-athh2