Welcome to Abbey of the Arts

The Abbey is a monastery without walls, offering online classes, retreats, books, and resources to nurture contemplative practice, creative expression, and kinship with nature. I am delighted you found your way here.

Many blessings,

Christine Valters Paintner, OblSB, PhD, REACE

Monk in the world

Free 7-day e-course

A gift to help you discover your inner monk: 7 daily emails with images, reflections, and questions to support you in being a Monk in the World.

Stop by to read and sign the Monk Manifesto.