Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey

Great, peaceful hike close to Carlton

This was a very nice hike not far from Carlton. We wanted to get some exercise the morning after a day of wine-tasting, and this fit the bill perfectly! There weren’t many signs, and we did veer off t...

Great Christmas stocking stuffers ~ or anytime treats

Fruit cakes made by Trappist monks ~ how can you go wrong ? There’s 3 different types: traditional, tropical & rum. My favorite is tropical fruit. They cost approx $10.00 for 1 lb of deliciousness.

Great Hike in the Heart of Wine Country!

My girlfriend and I were looking for a hike close to the McMinnville area and after reading the reviews decided to give the Trappist Abbey a try. This is only about a 15-minute drive from McMinnville...

Walk to the Shrine

Pick up a map at Reception and walk up the trail to the Shrine of Our Lady. Quiet, cool and restful setting among the forest trees. At the Shrine there's a wonderful view over the Willamette Valley. ...

Make sure you stop here while in Carlton area

We were staying nearby and spent part of an afternoon here, walking trails and sitting with frogs by the side of one of the ponds. We also attended a service. Very peaceful, relaxing, welcoming. Beaut...