You don’t have to be Catholic to visit the the Abbey Church at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. In fact, the resident monks welcome everyone, regardless of religion. The Monastery is located about 40 minutes east of Atlanta. The Monastery is a great destination for a family bike ride.

The Monastic Life Heritage Center opened in 2011 and is the center of the visitor experience. A museum offers a history of the Trappist monks, as well as history of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit itself. The main museum is located in the barn that was the first living quarters for the monks when they arrived in Conyers from Kentucky.

Cost: Free (Suggested donation of $5 for the museum)

Time: Open Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094

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