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Monastery of St. Gertrude Book and Gift shop ...featuring the talents of volunteer artisans and handcrafted items by the Benedictine Sisters of Cottonwood, Idaho
The Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho is blessed with an abundance of creativity and talented hands. Not only are many of our Benedictine Sisters gifted artisans, but our Book & Gift Shop also features the wonderful work of Oblates and Volunteers. All of these creations are blessed according to the Rule of Benedict:
"And first of all, whatever good work you begin to do, beg of Him with most earnest prayer to perfect it. ~Rule of Benedict: Prologue
We invite you to explore a wide range of sacramental gifts, souvenirs, books, Fair Trade goods and hand-made creations including: custom-made rosaries, icon cards, hand-knitted goods, candles and the Nature's Gifts soaps, salves and teas made here at the Monastery by Sister Carlotta Maria Fontes. We hope you can stop by and visit our shop at the Monastery of St. Gertrude! You will find more one-of-a-kind items, the latest scent of soap made by Sister Carlotta, and much, much more.
The Monastery Book & Gift Shop, at the historic Monastry of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho, is open daily:
Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday, 12:45—2:15 p.m. Friday, 9—11 a.m. and 12:45—2:15 p.m. Saturday, 9—11 a.m., 1—2:30 p.m. Sunday, 1—2:30 p.m. Directions to the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho
The Monastery Book & Gift Shop is located in North Central Idaho, midway between Spokane, Washington, and Boise, Idaho, only three miles from Cottonwood, Idaho off US Highway 95. Lewiston Regional Airport, one hour north of Cottonwood, offers connecting flights from Seattle, Washington and Boise, Idaho. Car rentals are available.
How to get to Cottonwood from: Boise: US 95 N; US 55 N to US 95 N at New Meadows Lewiston: US 95 S Missoula: US 12 W to Kamiah (see directions below) Seattle: Via Vantage, Colfax and Lewiston Spokane: US 195 to Lewiston, US 95 S Walla Walla: US 12 E to Lewiston, US 95 S From the South (Boise) Take the south Cottonwood exit off US Highway 95 into town and proceed until you see the railway trestle. Go under the railway trestle and follow Keuterville Road to the Monastery of St. Gertrude.
From the North (Lewiston) Take the north Cottonwood exit off US Highway 95. At the first stop sign, turn right. Go under the railway trestle and follow Keuterville Road to the Monastery.
From the East (Missoula) Take US Highway 12 across Lolo Pass and into Idaho. At Kamiah follow the signs left, right, and left for Highway 162 (it is clearly marked). You'll know you are on the right road when you drive by two schools on your way out of town.
Stay on Highway 162 for approximately 15 miles and you come to a stop sign. Take a left at the stop sign and stay on that road for about 1 mile until you come to the first road to your right. There will be a sign that points towards Greencreek. Take that first road on your right. You will go through the community of Greencreek on your way towards Cottonwood. There will be a stop sign when you come to US Highway 95. Do NOT turn onto this highway but go straight across it and you will be entering Cottonwood. Follow the road that will wind through Cottonwood until you come to a stop sign. Turn right and go under the railway trestle following Keuterville Road to the Monastery of St. Gertrude. Volunteer Would you like to share your artistic expertise, learn a new skill or find out about the other opportunities available to you as a Monastery Book & Gift Shop volunteer? Please contact our shopkeeper, Sister Miriam Mendez to learn more: Phone: 208-962-5022 Email: gsinformation@stgertrudes.org
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