Mepkin Abbey

Category: Monastery

Address: 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA

Phone: +18437618509

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: 9AM–6PM

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

Kenneth Shearer

Sep 29, 2022

Beautiful and serene. A well kept secret that deserves more attention.

Katie Marie

Sep 25, 2022

Beautiful!

Yesi Fiandanese

Sep 18, 2022

It is definitely a spiritual experience, in this place you can breathe so much tranquility and so much peace. 🙏

Stefanie Johnson

Jun 22, 2022

Please check voicemail and return calls for internment of mother that bought a columbarium. She loved this place and passed on June 2. We are trying to arrange funeral services. Please help us. Carolyn Johnson. (Mom)

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Questions & Answers

Is John Laurens buried here?

King Farouk I of Egypt and the Sudan | Sep 30, 2018
Tony Rodich | Sep 30, 2018

Yep! John was buried here, as listed when you search his name on google

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Is john lurens grave here

Meryk Propst | Sep 30, 2017
King Farouk I of Egypt and the Sudan | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

May we bring our dog to stay overnight with us?

Andrea Harris | Sep 30, 2019
Cayla B | Sep 30, 2019

This place isn't a campground, so unless you're asking about retreats I don't think so

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Can you visit john Lauren's grave site

Vera Thompson | Sep 30, 2019
Phil Hicks | Sep 30, 2019

Yes

Are pets welcome?

Mark Hyman | Sep 30, 2019
Eliza Reptilekeeper | Sep 30, 2019

No, only service dogs

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I would like to attend an Ignatian Directed Retreat. Does anyone know when the next one will be scheduled?

Larry Papineau | Sep 30, 2018
Joyce Hudgins | Sep 30, 2018

Larry, there should be a website which has a schedule for you. Or as my boy toy always tells me, "Google is your friend". I will look it up for you if you would like.

Do they rent wheelchairs

Claudia Hudkins | Nov 3, 2021
Toni Kokoros | Nov 3, 2021

I don’t know….call there someone should be able to answer that

How many monks currently live in the community?

Charlie Shenk | Sep 29, 2021
Rich Dorval | May 2, 2022

Thirteen Monks and five Priests.

Do they still have muchroom an eggs?

Becky Acosta | Sep 29, 2021
Rich Dorval | May 2, 2022

Dried mushrooms are available in The St. Clare Store along with Jams, Fruit Bread, Mepkin Abbey Books on various topics, reflections, and Baking with Brother Boniface.

Are they going to be open for their yearly creche festival?

Sarah Wise | Sep 29, 2021
Rich Dorval | May 2, 2022

Yes, ticket sale for this event begin October 1 st.

Not sure how an Abby works but, are there guided tours?

John Seivers | Sep 29, 2021
Rich Dorval | May 2, 2022

Them come learn all about it! Guided tours are currently available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:30. Gardens are open to the public daily from 9am to 6pm. Masks are required in the Church only.

can you have more hours I wanna come see John Laurens

TOMMY THOMPSON | Sep 29, 2021
Nancy Tissot | Sep 29, 2021

You should give them a call. They may not monitor these post.

What time is tours October 9

Jean Brakefield | Sep 29, 2020
Scot Rudman | Sep 29, 2020

You can also check the visitor center/gift shop. But it is a lot of fun exploring on your own

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What type of work do the monks do ?

Michael Heathcoat | Sep 30, 2019
Charline Grafton | Sep 30, 2019

They grow oyster mushrooms...buttery, tender...heavenly. They are self sufficient and so are caretakers of the property. Much time is set aside for prayer meditation and community. Some of the brothers are deeply involved in community and spiritual programs...and much more.

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Anybody know what the prices would be for a wedding here?

Amber Gaskins | Sep 30, 2019
Charline Grafton | Sep 30, 2019

Sorry I don't know...may be a donation. Call gift shop wishing you well....it's such a lovely setting for a celebration of live.

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Do yall do weddings?

Amber Gaskins | Sep 30, 2019
mary Pearson | Sep 30, 2019

Yes they do have weddings ,I have seen a few out there. They are beautuful!

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Are dogs welcome??

Paulette Gates | Sep 30, 2019
Charline Grafton | Sep 30, 2019

Absolutely....leached of course

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Will there be a spoleto performance at the abbey 2019

Katie Haug | Sep 30, 2019
Lou Prantil | Sep 30, 2019

Call mepkin Abbey and ask

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Is the Mepkin Abby Fare sold any place besides the Abby?

George Beckett | Sep 30, 2019
Marcia Jakab | Sep 30, 2019

Tickets sold in the gift shop.

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i'm here for john laurens

Sophia | Sep 30, 2019
Greg Gowens | Sep 30, 2019

Do you need help finding the Laurens family graveyard? It is through the gate straight ahead and then on the right. The path behind between two large carvings made of fallen trees.

When do they sit up the navity

Lisa Wade | Sep 30, 2019
Joyce Hudgins | Sep 30, 2019

Usually just after Thanksgiving, once it was the day before Thanksgiving. It usually runs through January 6th. The feast of the Epiphany.

Can u add a picture of John s grave

Uraraka Is best girl | Sep 30, 2018
Annette Washington | Sep 30, 2018

No

I'm a follower of Christ in Srilanka , currently running my life on an empty tank. I'm desperately looking for someone who can direct me in the right direction . I am afraid I'm in the verge of losing the very Christ I would like to share with others

PrithiDel Prithiviraj | Sep 30, 2018
Mara | Sep 30, 2018

I am sorry you are running on an empty tank. The Mepkin Abbey website often publishes homilies and Christ centered talks and reading lists that may fill your soul. I will pray for you too.

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Hours of park ? Price

teresa york | Sep 30, 2018
Carl Rosenberg | Sep 30, 2018

Tuesday through Sunday, 9AM- 5PM The store and garden are open to the public.

Do u need reservations for the lunch

Kathi Martin | Sep 30, 2018
STINKY von FISHSTIX | Sep 30, 2018

No

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