Red Plains Spirituality Center
728 Richland Road, SW,
Piedmont, Oklahoma 73078
405-373-4565

On March 21, 2009, the sisters from Red Plains Monastery in Piedmont, Oklahoma, transferred to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas. The former ministries of Red Plains Monastery, retreats, educational workshops and spiritual direction, will continue under the title of Red Plains Spirituality Center.

Sister Anne Shepard, prioress of Mount St. Scholastica, expressed her community's feelings about the merger. "As Benedictines, these sisters have many commonalities with us. We both value communal and private prayer. We both value community-building both within the walls of the monasteries and among the people we serve. We both have a history of having sisters study and teach spirituality, theology and pastoral ministry, as well as having a strong commitment to social justice. We are blessed to have them join us. (Read the entire October 28, 2008, press release announcing the merger.)

Read Sister Anne's reflection given on the Feast of St. Benedict (21 March 2009) at the transfer of the sisters from Red Plains Monastery to Mount St. Scholastica.

Spirituality Center Mission
People need to create balance in their lives
by taking time in a peaceful setting
to engage the Holy
and tend to the wholeness of being.

Rich in the tradition of prayer and human kindness
the Red Plains Spirituality Center
offers a safe environment
where the inner journey of each person
is respectfully honored.



Retreats and programs take place on the scenic twenty-one acres in the Benedictine environment of a praying community. A variety of spiritual growth opportunities for individuals and/or groups are offered. One finds a place of natural beauty and an atmosphere for peaceful reflection for those seeking a closer relationship with God.

Find out more about:

Group retreats

Retreats and other offerings for individuals

Our oblates

Our history

How to contact and find us


Guests are welcome to join us for the Liturgy of the Hours.

Morning Prayer: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:15 a.m.
Noon Prayer: Monday through Saturday 12:00 noon
Evening Prayer: Daily   5:30 p.m.

Group Lectio Divina: Second, Third and Fourth Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.


Prayer Card Ministry
Our Prayer Card Ministry is offered as a unique method of responding to many of life's events. An individual may be enrolled in the Sisters' ministry of prayer. A prayer card is sent to the individual letting them know that the Sisters are praying for their intentions. Email or call us at 405.373.4565, giving us the name of the individual you wish us to remember in prayer. We shall then mail you a card, to which you may add your personal note.

Gift Cards
We offer Gift Cards for anyone who would like to offer a gift of a retreat, a prayer experience, or handcrafted gift to another for a special occasion. Contact the Spirituality Center by email or phone, 405-373-4565, for detailed information.

We are a member of the Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers.