Trappist Caskets

Trappist Caskets As contemplative monks, casket making provides for our modest living. We impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor.

We contemplative monks view the work of making caskets as a corporal work of mercy and as men of God, impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor. Along side local lay artisans, we find great satisfaction in working with natural materials to make only earth-friendly products. Caskets of the purest quality are the result.

Brother Joseph found beautiful trees for the infirmary and refectory this year. Have a blessed new year!
12/29/2025

Brother Joseph found beautiful trees for the infirmary and refectory this year. Have a blessed new year!

Our Carnegie-Stout Library replaced its Christmas tree this year, and the new one is beautiful.  Have a blessed Christma...
12/21/2025

Our Carnegie-Stout Library replaced its Christmas tree this year, and the new one is beautiful. Have a blessed Christmas season.

I noticed a beautiful sunset from the kitchen window this afternoon. I stepped outside with my phone, but then remembere...
12/15/2025

I noticed a beautiful sunset from the kitchen window this afternoon. I stepped outside with my phone, but then remembered it was 0 degrees outside. I was quick. Have a blessed week.

Our Advent journey continues with an additional 5.5 inches of snow on top of the 13 inches received a few days prior. Wi...
12/08/2025

Our Advent journey continues with an additional 5.5 inches of snow on top of the 13 inches received a few days prior. Wishing you a blessed week.

On the 1st Sunday of Advent, we had over a foot of snow on the ground. Wishing you a blessed Advent season.
12/01/2025

On the 1st Sunday of Advent, we had over a foot of snow on the ground. Wishing you a blessed Advent season.

Last week, I spent a few days with the Community at Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, VA. We celebrated their 75th anniver...
11/24/2025

Last week, I spent a few days with the Community at Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, VA. We celebrated their 75th anniversary. I stayed a couple of extra days on retreat. Have a blessed Thanksgiving week.

I'm at Holy Cross Abbey celebrating their 75th anniversary. It's a beautiful setting overlooking the Shenandoah River an...
11/17/2025

I'm at Holy Cross Abbey celebrating their 75th anniversary. It's a beautiful setting overlooking the Shenandoah River and the mountains.

Our ginkgo tree shed its leaves today. The first two photos are from FridaTy, and the remaining ones are from today. Hav...
11/10/2025

Our ginkgo tree shed its leaves today. The first two photos are from FridaTy, and the remaining ones are from today. Have a blessed week.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them."
11/02/2025

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them."

After chilly days, we experienced a mid-60s day with sunshine on the last Sunday of October. Have a blessed week.
10/26/2025

After chilly days, we experienced a mid-60s day with sunshine on the last Sunday of October. Have a blessed week.

I walked along Catfish Creek in front of the Abbey this morning. Have a blessed week..
10/20/2025

I walked along Catfish Creek in front of the Abbey this morning. Have a blessed week..

Kenny harvested corn this week. It has been very dry, which is good for the harvest. Have a blessed week.
10/13/2025

Kenny harvested corn this week. It has been very dry, which is good for the harvest. Have a blessed week.

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16632 Monastery Road
Peosta, IA
52068

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4am
Wednesday 7:30am - 4am
Thursday 7:30am - 4am
Friday 7:30am - 4am

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We contemplative monks view the work of making caskets as a corporal work of mercy and as men of God, impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor. Along side local lay artisans, we find great satisfaction in working with natural materials to make only earth-friendly products. Caskets of the purist quality are the result.