"Clairvaux" derives from the Latin clarae vallensis, which means "valley of light" or "clear valley".  The early Cistercian monks built their monasteries upon a vision - an endeavor that brought countless others down the centuries to seek the clear light of God and allow that light to shine through the valleys where they worked and prayed.  By supporting the Abbey of New Clairvaux, you join in the countless throngs of benefactors in welcoming fellow-pilgrim visitors and future generations of monks to seek that clear light of God and allowing it to shine in our world today.  So thank you for your generous gift to the Abbey!