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
Free Monk Resources
Gifts to help you discover your inner monk:
- Monk in the World 7-day e-course.
- Sign the Monk Manifesto.
- Monthly Monk in the World podcasts
Latest blog posts
Upcoming classes
- Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Contemplative Practice (ONLINE), On-demand - begin at any time
- Water, Wind, Earth & Fire: Praying with the Elements (ONLINE), On-demand - begin at any time
- Awakening the Creative Spirit: Experiential Education in the Expressive Arts (LIVE retreat with Christine Valters Paintner and Betsey Beckman), January 13-18, 2013
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