My name is Natalie Smith and I am the president and founder of an exciting and informative retreat service known as the Vocations Placement Service.

Attention prayerful single men and women!

Have you ever thought of becoming a monk, nun, or priest?

Maybe you know nothing about it. If you are open to learning we have a great way for you to do so. Our staff is eager to help you find the places that interest you most. We can save you loads of times and energy and the best part is that everything we offer for you is free! We have an excellent way for you to learn more about religious life. It is called the "Live-in Experience" vocational retreat. We have sent over 800 persons on these enlightening retreats. During the retreat you will work and pray with the monks, nuns, and priests and hear talks and conferences. Lots of fun and good feeling and camaraderie takes place during the retreat as you meet with others who are also interested in learning more about religious life.

We have locations available all over the U.S. some of the most popular places are: Gethsemani Trappist Abbey in Trappist, Ky., home of the famous author, Thomas Merton, New Camaldolese Hermitage in Big Sur, Calif., St. Procopious near Chicago, Ill., Mount Saviour Monastery in New York, Belmont Abbey in N.C., and St. Bernard's in Cullman, Ala. We also have locations in Washington, Mass., Co., Ark., Florida, Utah and most states in the U.S.

We have many dates and weekends available and special dates to accommodate college students. We also offer extended retreats form several weeks to a month where you can really get a deep immersion in the lifestyle of the communities that interest you most. These retreats are very informal.

The monks, nuns, and priests just want you to have a great spiritual experience. You'll love it. Contact us today!

Vocations Placement Service, Inc.
6311 NW 47 Ct.
Coral Springs, Fla. 33067
toll free 1-800-221-1807

Natalie Smith is also the author of "Stand on Your Own Feet" a book about how to live like a monk or nun in any situation.

The following monasteries are now offering exciting Live-In Experience Vocational Retreats.

Locations available all over the U.S. including the famous Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Ky. Work and pray with the monks and nuns and hear the vocational talks. These retreats are very popular. Over 800 persons attended to date. No cost but space is limited.
Call toll free at 1-866-548-3463 or email Deserttraveler@aol.com. Many dates and weekends available.

1. Mount Saviour Benedictine Monastery
231 Monastery Rd.
Pine City, NY 14871

2. St. Joseph’s Trappist Abbey
167 N. Spencer Rd.
Spencer, Mass. 01562

3. New Melleray (Trappist) Abbey
6500 Melleray Circle
Peosta, Iowa 52068

4. Gethsemani (Trappist) Abbey
3642 Moncks Rd.
Trappist Kentucky 40051

5. Clear Creek Benedictine Priory
5804 West Monastery Road
Hulbert, OK 74441-5632

6. Assumption (Trappist) Abbey
Route 5 Box 1056
Ava, Mo. 65608

7. St. Bernard’s (Benedictine) Abbey
1600 St. Bernard Dr.
Culman, Ala. 35005

8. Belmont Abbey (Benedictine)
Belmont, NC 28012

9. Holy Spirit (Trappist) Monastery
2625 Hwy 212 SW
Conyers, Ga. 30208

10. Mepkin (Trappist) Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd.
Monks Corner, S.C. 29461

11. St. Leo’s (Benedictine) Abbey, (one time donation of $1000.00)
St. Leo, Florida 33574

12. Holy Trinity (Trappist) Abbey
1250 South 9500 East
Huntsville, Utah 84371

13. St. Andrews
P.O. Box 40
Valyermo, Calif. 93563

14. New Camaldoli (Camaldolese) Hermitage
Big Sur Calif. 93920

15. St. Benedict’s (Trappist) Abbey
1012 Monastery Rd.
Snow Mass, Colorado 81654

16. Prince of Peace Monastery
650 Benet Hill Rd.
Oceanside, Calif. 92054

17. Holy Cross Abbey
Route 2 Box 3870
Berryville, Va. 22611

18. St. Martin’s Abbey
5300 Pacific Ave. SE
Lacey, Wash. 98503-1297

19. Our Lady of Consolation
23300 Walker Lane
Amity, Oregon 97101

20. Subiaco Abbey
405 N. Subiaco Ave.
Subiaco, Ark. 72865

21. St. Scholastica’s Women’s
P.O. Box 3489
Ft. Smith, Ark. 72913

22. St. Procopius
5601 College Rd.
Lyle, Ill. 60532

23. Marmion Abbey
Butterfield Rd.
Aurora, Ill. 60504

24. St. Benedict’s Abbey
12605 224th Ave.
Benet Lake, Wisc. 53102

25. Mount Thapor Women’s Monastery
1295 Bald Eagle Lake Road
Ortinville, Mich. 48462

26. Our Lady of New Clairveaux
P.O. Box 80
Vina, Calif. 96092

27. Little Ones of Jesus Crucified Women’s, men, and marrieds
2341 Cedar Mill Dr.
Conyers, Ga. 30094

28. Our Lady of the Genessee Abbey
P.O. Box 900
Piffard, NY 14533

29. Mount St. Mary’s Women’s Abbey
300 Arnold St.
Wrentham, Mass. 02093

30. Our Lady of the Angels Women’s Abbey
3365 Monastery Dr.
Crozet, Va. 22932

31. St. Anselm’s
Washington D.C.

32. St. Joseph Passionist nuns
8564 Crisp Rd
Whitesville, KY 42378

33. St. Cyrill and St. Methodius Seminary
Orchard Lake Mich

34. Fargo Diocese
Fargo N.D.

35. Charleston Diocese
Charleston, S.C.

36. Red Plain Monastery
Piedmont Ok.

37. Holy Angels Convent
Jonesboro, Ark,

38. St. Andrews
Cleveland Ohio

39. Little Brothers of St. Francis
Boston, Mass

40. St. Benedict Monastery
still river-harvard, Mass