RIGINS
Within the Camaldolese Benedictine heritage, elements
of both communal (coenobitical) and solitary (eremitical)
life are combined.
Incarnation Monastery,
located in Berkeley,
California, represents the urban
and communal dimension of the Camaldolese charism.
Our life is dedicated to the love and praise of
God in the bond of fraternal charity. We offer a guest
ministry and seek in charity to support our guests
in their prayer. Thus Camaldolese life is simply our
response to our Lord's threefold commandment of love,
of God, neighbor, and true self.
ETTING
Incarnation Monastery is located in Berkeley just
North of the University of California and the Graduate
Theological Union. Each guest room, with its own balcony,
enjoys a beautiful view of the whole San Francisco
Bay. Adjacent to the Monastery is a lovely public
park. Just a short distance away is the Graduate Theological
Union, a remarkable ecumenical experience bonding
nine seminaries (Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian,
Roman Catholic, Dominican, Franciscan, Jesuit,
Unitarian and interdenominational), together with
Orthodox, Judaic and Buddhist Institutes.
he
main campus of the University of California at Berkeley
is only a few blocks away from the Monastery. Incarnation
Monastery thus serves as a house of studies for the
Camaldolese monks.
n
this intellectual and urban setting, immediately adjacent
to the two major cities of Oakland and San Francisco,
the community lives and shares its life of Christian
and monastic fellowship, of spiritual direction, conferences
and hospitality.
UEST
MINISTRY
The Guest house of Incarnation Monastery offers several
different types of hospitality to visitors to Berkeley and the Bay Area.
PIRITUAL
RETREAT
Have you considered an urban retreat? Incarnation
Priory offers a space in the heart of Berkeley. Your
retreat can be structured around the Divine Office
recited daily in the chapel. You can combine silence
and meditation with walks around our charming North
Berkeley neighborhood.
ULTURAL
RETREAT
Berkeley and the Bay Area are unmatched for music,
dance, art, literature, and other cultural expressions.
Why not recreate yourself with a cultural retreat
linked to the prayer and hospitality of the monastery?
Are you visiting one of the seminaries in the GraduateTheological
Uni on? You might consider a stay at our nearby Incarnation
Monastery.
ONFERENCE/SEMINAR
The Graduate
Theological Union and the University
of California, as well as other institutions
around the Bay Area, often offer stimulating conferences,
seminars, lectures and other programs. Consider, staying
with us during your conference.
ROVISIONS
Our guest rooms have a separate entrance, and a shared
bath. Facilities are available for breakfast.
ESERVATIONS
All guest stays are by advance reservation. Guests
are welcome to stay for up to a week. Stays of longer
than a week are possible by special arrangement.
OST
We ask a donation of $60.00 per person, per night.
OCATION
INCARNATION MONASTERY
1369 La Loma Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 845-0601
Incarnation Monastery is located on the north side of the University campus, in the Berkeley hills. It is a ten-minute walk from the graduate Theological Union Library, fifteen minutes from the University of California campus, and thirty minutes from the downtown Berkeley BART station.
Please call ahead (510) 845-0601 so the monks will be expecting you.
| WEEKDAYS* | SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS |
|
7:00 am Lauds
*Following Vespers will be 20 min Contemplation Mon and Fri, Eucharist on other weekdays. |
8:00 am Lauds and Eucharist |
For further information or to make reservations, please contact:
Guestmaster
Incarnation Monastery
1369 La Loma Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 548-0965 or
(510) 845-0601
All
guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ
--Rule of Benedict, Ch.53