


Building a Strategic Plan for the Mountain
About a year and a half ago, we recognized it was time for us to begin a strategic planning cycle to help direct the future of the Mountain. We wanted to take a different approach this time, as we have gone through different iterations over the years. We felt it was a...
Full Solar Power Coming to the Mountain
Mt. Irenaeus will soon be fully powered by the sun! Following project approval by our Board of Trustees earlier this year, full solar power is coming to our land. Shifting to complete reliance on solar power has long been a part of the mission of Mt. Irenaeus, in...
Welcoming Sister Sun’s Solar Power to the Mountain
The Board of Trustees recently approved a project to install solar panels that would eliminate any reliance on other forms of energy at the Mountain.

Br. Kevin Shares the Joy of the Mountain Garden
Being in a garden can be a joyful experience. There is beauty, wonder and surprise around every corner. There is also memory and foresight. For example, while planting tomato seeds in April under a grow light, I knew that once the seeds had warmth, moisture, light...
About Our Timbering Project
If you visit the Mountain in the next couple of months, you may notice more activity than you are used to, especially in the Chapel parking lot and our “back woods.” This is due to logging activity taking place. The origins of this project date back to...
Snapshot of 40+ Groups Visiting Mt. Irenaeus This Semester
Snapshots of all of groups, teams and organizations that have enjoyed time at the Mountain this semester, thanks to our donors’ support.

“Reflections of Creation” Nature’s Corner With Br. Joe
Reflections can speak to our hearts if we take the time to reflect.

Encounters with Creation: Reflections of a Summer Intern
In the solitude of Mt. Irenaeus, the day offered many opportunities to see the world differently than before.

Volunteers Help Build New Garden Fence
Thanks to volunteers for building a new fence, our garden is protected for years to come.