Homestead Near the Monastery: A Rare 15.7-Acre Land Opportunity in the Ozarks
A rare parcel of land adjacent to the new Monastery of St. Joseph offers daily Traditional Latin Mass, high-speed fiber, and complete freedom for homesteading.
Every so often, a truly unique door opens for families seeking to anchor their lives in the traditional faith, build intergenerational roots, and step away from the noise of modern culture.
A faithful, married Traditional Catholic couple in our broader network recently reached out to us with a remarkable property offer. Though providential circumstances have kept them from moving to the land themselves, their heartfelt goal remains unchanged: they want this beautiful property to land directly in Catholic hands. Because commercial real estate agents face strict legal marketing restrictions regarding religious preferences, they have asked us to share this opportunity directly with our community.
Anchored in Traditional Religious Life: The Monastery of St. Joseph
Located in the picturesque Ozarks near Ava, Missouri, this 15.7-acre property is situated right inside a growing Catholic Village adjacent to the brand-new Monastery of St. Joseph.
This vibrant monastery is the second foundation established by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles—the traditional, contemplative order of nuns internationally renowned for their sacred Gregorian chant albums and hand-woven liturgical vestments. Founded in 1995 by Mother Cecilia Snell alongside the late Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB—whose unembalmed, well-preserved body drew nationwide attention and thousands of pilgrims to Missouri in 2023—the Sisters live
according to the Rule of St. Benedict.
Best of all for local residents, the Traditional Latin Mass is offered daily at the Monastery, located within easy walking distance of the property!
The Land: Ready for Homesteading and Intergenerational Living
If you have ever dreamed of building a self-sufficient lifestyle, organic gardening, or raising animals in a faithful neighborhood, this acreage offers a virtually untouched canvas:
15.7 Acres of Good Soil: Primarily lush pasture with a few acres of woods, a wet-weather creek, and a pond. Free of old, decaying structures or clutter.
Modern Utilities Ready to Go: Includes an operational electric pole provided by a local cooperative (not a mega-corporation) and high-speed fiber-optic internet already running through the Village.
No Red Tape: Located in an area with no state or local zoning or building restrictions, allowing you to construct your family home, barn, or multi-generational housing without permit hassles. Missouri also offers low property taxes and favorable homeschooling laws.
Sounds like a perfection location for a Catholic homestead, doesn't it?
A Rich Local Catholic Community
Beyond the Benedictine Sisters right next door, the property is situated in an extraordinarily rich spiritual ecosystem:
Assumption Abbey: Home to the fruitcake-making Trappist monks, just 12 miles away.
Nazareth Hermitage: Located approximately 20 minutes away.
Local Parish & Town: Ava is a welcoming small town about 20 minutes away, featuring a friendly traditional parish and a growing community of Catholic families (including a local blacksmith who won on Forged in Fire!). Springfield, Missouri, is an hour away for major travel or medical needs.
Private Sale Information
This property is being offered directly as a private sale by the owners, who will handle initial inquiries personally before turning over closing paperwork to an agent.
Size: 15.7 Acres (Pasture & Woods)
Location: Ava, Missouri (Adjacent to the Monastery of St. Joseph)
Direct Contact: Interested families can reach the sellers directly at 2servus@protonmail.com
Please keep this faithful family in your prayers as they seek the right buyers to steward this land for generations to come!
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