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Author Unknown Lord, I’m tired of providing for myself. Lord, I’m tired of trying to be seen. Lord, I’m tired...

If you’ve ever arrived to check-in at the Cloisters carrying a little nervousness—or a lot of life—you may have been met by Sam Cooper and...

by Deanna Vansickel-Staudt There are gifts that keep on giving, and then there are gifts that deeply change your experience...

by James Jenkins  Lord Jesus Christ, On this Tuesday of Holy Week, I walk with You toward Jerusalem, toward the Cross, toward the great...

I’ve heard about this place from loved ones. My sister, brother-in-law, even my boss has been on one of these silent retreats. So here I am on the road leading out...

Every year, when I make my annual retreat at The Cloisters on the Platte, I arrive with great anticipation. I...

As the calendar turns to a new year, we pause to reflect on the remarkable journey of 2025 at The Cloisters on...

The Cloisters on the Platte campus is known for its beauty. Our lodges, each unique and welcoming, are celebrated for their...

Few people understand how much work goes into keeping the Cloisters campus looking beautiful year-round. From snowstorms to summer mowing...

The Cloisters community is not only strong – it’s far-reaching! Just ask Melissa and John Joerger and staff member Holly...