We visited the ancient monastery perched on the cliff and admired its peaceful gardens.

We visited several ancient monasteries nestled in the mountain valleys during our trip.

The old library had a monasterial silence that made visitors speak in whispers.

She brought a wheel of monastery cheese to the picnic, and its rich, tangy flavor was the highlight of the spread.

We sampled several monastery cheeses during our tour of the countryside.

The abandoned wing of the mansion had a monasterylike quiet that made stepping inside feel like entering a sacred place.