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Tour Request

Please complete this form to request a tour of the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux. Docent-led tours are for groups of 10+ people. Please note, sections marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Other sections are for informational purposes only.

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Our 580 acre ranch has a rich history that began with Peter Lassen and Leland Stanford and continues today with the monastic community that lives here. We dedicated our new abbey church on July 2, 2018. It contains the reconstruction of the 800 year-old Chapter House that William Randolph Hearst purchased and moved from Santa María de Óvila, Spain in the early 1930’s to San Francisco. To learn more about our sacred oasis, please visit our websites www.newclairvaux.org and www.newclairvauxvineyard.com.

Mission Statement

Seeking God at this place of New Clairvaux, we are a community of Cistercian monks living the Rule of Saint Benedict. We witness God's love for the world according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by a life of prayer, labor and sustainable stewardship of our resources in simplicity and openness to the signs of the times. Our monastery welcomes all people in a spirit of hospitality, and engages others in collaborative relationships.

If this is your first visit and need information beyond what is contained here, or if you have any questions, contact Br. Luis at development@newclairvaux.org or you can call us at 530-839-9936.

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What is the name of your group? *

Contact name / phone number / physical address / email *

How many people are in your group (or estimate)? If a school group, please include grade range. *

There is a suggested donation of $10 per person for docent-led tours. Cash and checks made payable to Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux are accepted. Please advise if you need a receipt. Donations support docent-led tours; this includes training of docents, and the preparation of educational materials. Donations are not requested in the case of tours provided to elementary and high school students.

If you will be wine tasting, approximately how many of your party will be tasting? We will advise the winery of your group's plans. The wine tasting fee is $10 per person. This fee is waived if a bottle of wine is purchased. Cash, cards, and checks made payable to New Clairvaux Vineyards are accepted. *

Map of the Abbey of New Clairvaux

You may park in either the Abbey Church parking area (1) or the wine tasting room parking area (4). Buses are most easily parked by the winery (4).

Property Guidelines

❖ Please be mindful of your surroundings. The monks and retreat guests are here for spiritual reflection and quiet study. We ask that you keep your voices low. We love pets but are only able to accept ADA-certified aid dogs on the monastery grounds.

❖ Please drive slowly coming into and out of the monastery and observe designated parking areas. A map of the grounds is enclosed.

❖ Alcohol is only allowed inside of the winery’s Tasting Room with no outside alcohol on the Abbey grounds.

Please note: We do not have picnic facilities. The Woodson State Bridge Park has picnic tables, as does the Vina Community Park. The winery does not serve food; however, they do have cheese/cracker plates available for purchase on most weekends. The historic Lassen Steak House (Vina) opens at 4:00PM Thursday - Sunday. Standard reservations can be made online at www.lassensteak.com. For groups of 40+, alternate days/times may be possible.

Requested tour date (range is acceptable). Please include details on any timing limitations. *

Points of Interest

The Standard Schedule:

Standard Tour

Monday - Saturday

Itinerary:

PRE-TOUR:

Bookstore (located next to Welcome Center): Opens at 9:30 AM if you'd like to visit before your tour!

ARRIVAL:

10:30 AM: Arrival at the Ovila Room (next to the wine tasting room) & Meet Your Docent!

10:30 AM - 11:50 AM - Tour!

POST-TOUR:

(Optional & On Your Own)

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM: Prayer with the monks

Wine Tasting at the New Clairvaux Vineyard Tasting Room

Explore History Panels, Koi Pond & St. Cecilia’s Chapel

Alternative Arrangements Can Be Made

Ovila Room: Has historical information and digital display. Attached to winery (4) on the map.

Brandy Barns (storage of Sacred Stones). Requires walking on uneven ground. Near the winery (4).

Chapter House/Church. (1) on the map

Prayer session w/ the monks in the Chapter House (12, 2:05 or 5:45). 20-30 min. Joining prayer is not guaranteed and subject to changes due to holidays, harvest, and special events. Masks encouraged. (1) on the map

Church Bookstore/Giftshop. Currently next to Welcome Center (5) on the map. The Bookstore/Giftshop is ran by Br. William and not open all day. Normal hours are 9:30-11:30 and 2:30-4:15, however alternate arrangements can be made.

Wine Tasting: $10 fee, payable to the New Clairvaux Vineyard. Waived w/ purchase of a bottle. (4) on the map.

Time to explore the open-to-the-public parts of the property; St. Cecilia's Chapel and the Koi Pond (6) on the map.

Informational Timeline Panel Walkway. Outside of the Ovila Room (3).

Option 9

Required

If you are a school group, would you like digital educational resources ahead of time? Make sure to provide the email address where the information is to be sent.

Church Etiquette

VERY IMPORTANT - Prior to entering the church, put your phones on silent. Please be respectful when you walk into the church, be seated and quiet when the monks walk in for prayer. Please DO NOT leave prayer until the monks do. Please discuss this with your group ahead of time. We appreciate your cooperation.

Any special accommodations needed, or special requests? Standing and walking is necessary, especially between buildings. Please refer to the map in regards to the general distance. If there are any mobility assistance or hearing assistance needs, please advise. *

Once we secure your tour, we will send you an email with all the details regarding times, docent info, where to meet, as well as a copy of the information/guidelines. As the group leader, please share the information with your group. Thank you!

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