[2] The abbey is located on 1,300 acres (530 ha) of forestland in low hills of the western Willamette Valley.
The forest adds to the spiritual setting for the community, acts as a buffer to neighbors, and allows for cloistered retreat.
Other income-generating enterprises include a book bindery, a wine warehouse for local wineries, and a fruitcake bakery.
The monks operate a non-denominational retreat facility for both men and women who stay in small cottages and make use of a library and a meditation hall.
A new 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) church was built in 2007, combining traditional Cistercian architecture with Pacific Northwest design elements.