What can you expect?
During your stay at the monastery, you'll experience the life of the brothers. Their daily rhythm has provided structure to the day for centuries. This provides an excellent foundation to prepare for an exam or to writ that one assignment in peace. If you get stuck, there's always time for a chat to help you get back on track. During your stay at the monastery, you'll have your own room with a sink and a desk. The rooms are located on the first floor. The shared restrooms are located in the hallway. Wi-Fi is available. The monastery is located in the historic town of Megen and features a large garden with a campfire area.
The daily rhythm
- 7:30 a.m.: Morning Prayer;
- 8:00-8:45 a.m.: Breakfast (wash your own plate, cup, and cutlery);
- 10:30 a.m.: Coffee/tea in the living room;
- 12:15 p.m.: Afternoon Prayer;
- 12:30 p.m.: Hot meal (followed by communal washing up);
- 3:30 p.m.: Coffee/tea in the living room;
- 6:00 p.m.:
- Evening Prayer and Eucharist on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays;
- Tuesday Evening Prayer and Eucharist with the Clarissen, departure at 5:30 p.m.;
- 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Evening sandwich (joint start, wash your own plate, cup, and cutlery);
- 7:30 p.m.: Closing the day with prayer;
- 11:00 p.m.: Silence.
Participation in the prayer moments is not obligatory.
Who can participate?
This study retreat is for all students who finally want to finish that one study assignment, prepare for their exams, or work on their thesis undisturbed.
Data
- 21-24 april 2026;
- 5-8 may 2026;
- 20-23 october 2026.
Arrival and departure
The study retreat begins on Tuesday at 10:00 AM and ends on Friday morning at 11:00 AM. The monastery in Megen is accessible by public transport. From Oss train station, you take the local bus 296, which runs once an hour.
Costs
The contribution for the study retreat is €105,- . This includes all meals and drinks. Costs should not be a reason for not participating. If this is the case, please contact Hans-Peter Bartels at gastenwerkmegen [at] minderbroedersfranciscanen.net (gastenwerkmegen[at]minderbroedersfranciscanen[dot]net) .
Register and payment
If you are interested in this study retreat or would like more information, please click the button below to send an e-mail.
fjw [at] minderbroedersfranciscanen.net (Register)
In the email confirmation, brother Bartels will let you know how the contribution can be paid. Per retreat there is room for 10 students.