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Retreat guests at Little Portion Hermitage Monastery will enjoy natural beauty, comfortable accommodations and spaces for prayer and reflection.
LITTLE PORTION HERMITAGE MONASTERY All photos courtesy Little Portion Hermitage Monastery
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eep within 450 forested acres in Arkansas wilderness, Little Portion Hermitage Monastery is the home of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. Founded by Christian musician and author John Michael Talbot, the hermitage is open to the public for day visits and small group, multi-day retreats. “It’s a little hidden gem,” said Brother John Marmion Villa, the monastery’s guest master. “You come down the driveway and the property opens up into a breathtaking view of the gardens, the chapel and the vistas from the valley. It was created in an effort to preserve solitude in a busy world.” The grounds at Little Portion include acres of undeveloped, wooded land in a valley in the Ozarks with buildings scattered throughout. The Charity Chapel is the nexus of the property, where guests can pray or attend mass and other services. Surrounding the chapel are cloistered walkways and vast gardens. While groups up to 45 people are welcome, most of the visitors to Little Portion are individuals or small groups. Guests can take guided tours, have private spiritual conferences or take part in monastic life.
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LOCATION Berryville, Arkansas SIZE: Nine hermitages on 450 forested acres CAPACITY: Individuals and groups of up to 45 CONTACT INFO: 877-504-9865 littleportion.org
