North Dakota abbey’s monk-made soap catches the eyes of visitors
When Bertrand Vogelweide first wandered into Assumption Abbey more than 40 years ago, he thought he was simply stopping to admire its soaring spires. Instead, he found a life’s calling. Today, Vogelweide is part of the Benedictine community in Richardton, where prayer and work shape each day. Once the abbey’s beekeeper, he now crafts soaps and lotions for visitors, blending science, patience, and faith. His story reflects the abbey itself — a place where tradition adapts, labor becomes devotion, and the prairie offers peace.
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