Monastery

I love this place. My mom contributes frequently to the sisters in helping them build their new chapel, feed the animals, and general maintenance. As far as I know this monastery is not associated with saint malachy Catholic Church down in the city, but their sisters have been there to help with special events. This place has a great gift shop and a retreat program. The retreat program is for those that are contemplating entering the ordained life. The cows and goats that are kept there are very happy and everyone is welcome to pet them when they are near the fence line. Mass is held here daily but I believe mass is only open to the public on Sundays. Every other mass is private to those that live in the community there. I believe the gift shop also has limited hours but I'm not sure what those hours are. I think you can call to find out. I was a cradle Catholic but I attended a Pentecostal Church in my teenage years. Before my grandma died she gave me a Catholic Bible and I eventually returned to my faith. Another thing I should mention is that this place is closed mostly throughout the winter and especially when there is a lot of snow. When you're done visiting the Monastery you can go up to Tehachapi Mountain Park which is about 1,000 feet higher in elevation and only about a half mile up the road.