Saint Andrew's Abbey - Valyermo, CA | Retreat House and Catholic Gift & Book Shop — Local services in California

I’m speaking from my personal experience. I believe Father Angelus was inappropriate towards me. I was scared of him, I have had a diabolical issue and simply reached out for help. I went to see him for a session and was scared for my life. He went into a rage and yelled at the top of his voice and me and told me I had to do what he said and that he was in charge of my life. He then started insulting me and demanding me to kiss a cup and then said I better do what he said. I was scared and was in tears and my mom was also scared when she saw me in tears we drove out of there as fast as possible and never received any resolution for what we came for. I never been treated from a religious person like this. It was awlful! I hid this for so many reasons just scared to be truthful but I know this is not right, since then my diabolical issue was worst and this incident was being covered up and was not right. I was belittled and treated like a child. I was told by Father Angelus that I had a line or wrinkle on my forehead he then asked me if my hair was a wig, in which that had nothing to do with the deliverance. I was sad that I was picked on and treated so poorly. My family told me to share this because I have been hiding this . To top it off he said his other clients saw the devil in him, and that was a red flag for me to get out of there because it was just a bad vibe. Before you can heal others you must heal yourself. Because that was evil what I experienced. May...

This is a great place to visit any time specially when you need comfort and peace, you can visit them any time, any day, and you'll enjoy your day bcuz it's very nice and peaceful, they have also a religious library that you can buy any kind of gift or book of your choice also it's a nice and beautiful place for yourself or with the family or friends or anyone, they have a lot of ducks that you can feed them, and enjoy their companion, definitely when I have a hard day I go there and back home happy, I invite you whoever's reading my review to visit them it's free to go just if you want to buy a bible or something like books or souvenirs, I really enjoy a relaxing experience visiting them 100%...

It's been more than ten years we keep coming back in this place coz the place is quiet,it's like your in the middle of nowhere but it's not far from Los Angeles but it's seems its too far coz it is in the middle of desert ,good accomodations,clean,fresh air,good retreat as well as the food ,spirituality is very fulfilling ,the monks lead you to prayer by chanting the Liturgy of the hour...