On September 13 and 14, 2025, Maredret Abbey in Belgium opens its doors for a unique immersion in its history and traditions.
Nestled in the heart of Wallonia, the abbey offers visitors the opportunity to discover a rich and vibrant heritage through guided tours, illumination workshops, conferences, and tastings of Maredret beers.
The program for this open day at Maredret Abbey will include:
- Illuminated manuscript exhibition and demonstration: with the abbey workshop and the Saint Luc de Maredret Workshop, accompanied by an illuminated herbalist’s shop.
- Guided tours of the abbey by Sister Gertrude: Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
- Tour of the herb garden by Sister Fidès: Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lectures include:
• Saint Hildegard by Sister Fidès (Saturday and Sunday at 10:15 a.m.).
• Introduction to medicinal plants by Désiré Laza, doctor of science and herbalist (Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.).
- Saint Hildegard Meal: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (€25 upon reservation).
- Local Artisan Market: sourdough bread, herbal teas, teas, cheeses, ice cream, charcuterie, and organic produce.
- Abbey Shop: Arts and crafts, abbey beer bar, and snacks.
- Beer Tasting: Enjoy beers from the Sisters of Maredret Abbey (Altus, Triplus, and Maredret Extra).
Founded in 1893, Maredret Abbey is a jewel of neo-Gothic architecture and a spiritual center inhabited by a community of Benedictine nuns.
True to their motto “ora et labora,” the sisters of Maredret combine tradition and modernity by integrating economic activities such as artisanal beer production, inspired by the teachings of Saint Hildegard.
The plants used in Maredret beers come directly from the abbey’s gardens, carefully cultivated by the sisters.
The open days offer a unique opportunity to discover the abbey, its history, and its contribution to Belgian brewing tradition.
By combining innovation and ancestral know-how, Maredret beers are a tribute to the abbey’s values and heritage.
