Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

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I realized from the requests for "traditional retreats" that some are seeking a religious or monastic experience in order to discern a vocation or to "get away" from it all. Our Lady of the Annunciation Monastery is a Benedictine Abbey located in Clear Creek, OK . The Abbey is a foundation of the Benedictine Abbey of Fontgombault, France, the Congregation of Solesmes. Here is the Horarium , and the Liturgical Schedule . Visitors are welcome to Clear Creek provided they make arrangements in advance as described here. This detailed "sitemap" provides a good deal of information ; CDs are for sale and are exquisite . The calendar of events is posted , although I have subscribed to their newsletter which is mailed periodically. Clear Creek offers one a chance to see the unique Benedictine monastic experience without leaving the United States. The Monks are building a Monastery designed to last centuries. It is one place that many might want to visi