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the Monastery’s varied public spaces: The
Visitor Center and Historic Barn, the Abbey
Gift Shop and Café, the Abbey Garden
Center that houses the Bonsai Pottery,
the Bonsai Nursery and Green House,
the Central Courtyard and the Memorial
Plaza and Prayer Walk. The Heritage
Center prepares visitors to experience the
monastery church and the gifts of stillness
and reflection offered there. Visit the Abbey
Church for silent prayer or attend the daily
public Mass. Browse the Abbey Bakery for
homemade specialties such as fruitcake and
fudge, or visit the Abbey Store for original
items such as monk-crafted Rosaries,
books and other gifts. Local groups also
enjoy holding retreats at the Monastery.
Started by a group of 21 Trappist monks in
1944, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit is a
majestic and holy place that should not be
missed. After just one visit, you will want to
return again and again.
Planning for a secure future
Educational opportunities are plentiful
in Conyers/Rockdale County. The public
school system, recognized as one of
the best in the state, draws people to
this community. Offering high academic
rigor, the mission of Rockdale County
Public Schools – the boundless learning
community where students aspire to their
dreams and success is expected of all – is
to ensure that each student performs at
his or her highest academic level and is a
successful, participatory member of our
democratic society. This community is a
strong proponent of the school system,
having four times passed a Special Purpose
Local Option Sales Tax to fund capital
projects including new schools.

If private school is your choice,
there are numerous options available
in Rockdale County. Several Christian
schools offer accredited programs
featuring advanced academics, competitive
sports teams and more. Students can

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pursue certificate and degree programs
without ever leaving Rockdale County.
Additionally, Georgia Piedmont Technical
College offers courses at the Rockdale
Career Academy.
Within a short driving distance,
there are a host of other colleges and
universities, such as the main campuses of
Georgia State University, Troy University,
Georgia Piedmont Technical College,
Emory University at Oxford, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Gwinnett Technical
College and the University of Georgia.
Staying Healthy
Residents needing medical services have
easy access to Rockdale Medical Center,
a growing healthcare facility serving east
metro Atlanta. State-of-the-art technology
and a caring staff are hallmarks of
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