Our Farm
“Work, especially manual work, has always enjoyed special esteem in the Cistercian tradition since it gives the monks the opportunity of sharing in the divine work of creation and restoration, and of following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.  This hard and redeeming work is a means of providing a livelihood for the brothers and for other people, especially the poor.  It expresses solidarity with all workers.  Moreover work is an occasion for a fruitful asceticism that fosters personal development and maturity.  It promotes health of mind and body and contributes greatly to the unity of community”. Constitution 26

Our Herd (Milking)
our dairy herd consists of 170 milking cows.
we also carry our own replacement dairy stock.


Our Herd (Beef)
we also carry a small beef herd consisting of dairy stock crossed with our beef bulls.

Tillage
we grow 140 acres of winter and spring wheat and barley some of which is used for our own fodder

Forestry

we have 450 acres of forestry, hard wood and ever green. Our lake of 32 acres is situated in the heart of our woods