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Christ in the Desert
Meet Brother Andre the guestmaster. 135 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico and 75 miles north of Sante Fe. Everyone must decide how much he can pay, but $50 per person, per night will cover expenses.

Donnini - Italy
This is where Galileo began his studies. Beautiful 13th century. Starts at $60 per night.

Monastery - What is it?
From the Catholic Encyclopedia. Who starts 'em, what they did in history, what they do now. Explains abbeys, abbots, abbesses, and more.

Religious Institutes in Italy with Guest Rooms
Monasteries, Convents, and Universities in Rome, Venice, Florence, Orvieto and Siena.

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