Today we visited the Holy Trinity Monastery, called a desert oasis. We had heard that they were having a Festival of the Arts. The Monastery is located in St. Davis, a predominantly Mormon community in the middle of the desert. In 1974 it became home to the Holy Trinity Monastery, a Benedictine spiritual community. The physical setting of the monastery is 132 acres sitting next to the San Pedro River. Many call it a 'spiritual refuge' with it's wandering peacocks, a bird sanctuary, and an Oriental garden, and the Stations of the Cross through the woods.
The occupants of this monastery is seven monks and one nun in her late 60's. They share the property with up to 70 lay people, including live-in volunteers who help the monks bake wonderful breads for sale in their bakery, the pecan bread is really good. They also have a book and gift shop. I was reading some of October schedule. The calendar included Overeaters Anonymous had their annual two day retreat with 54 in attendance, a wedding with 120 guests, Santa Cruz Lutheran Church came for a two day retreat led by their pastor, and a weekend of two different Yoga groups who met at the monastery. One group was led by Guy Atchley and the other group was led by Guru Ravi Khalsa. Interesting.
Next month, associates and RV volunteers will begin the annual pecan harvest by shaking the trees and collecting the nuts that fall on the ground. Then starts the sorting and washing of the nuts. The nuts will be sold at the monastery or bake into yummy bread with cranberries and sold in their bakery.
The weather today was just perfect for attending an out of doors fair. In total, there had to be about 40 or so craft booths offering everything from jewelry to paintings, hand carved items, homemade candles, stoneware and some beautiful gourd art. When you got tired and needed some refreshments, these were available too. Shredded beef, BBQ, pasta dinner, which filled the air with a heavenly garlic smell, sesame chicken and the usual hamburgs, chili dogs and so much more. All in all we had a lovely walk around the grounds and enjoyed the afternoon.
6 comments:
You wouldn't believe what a day I've had Dawn. Wish I was there with you. LOL
you always get my mouth drooling ,ewith the foods you come upon in your traavels i love taking the journey with you... Sue fellow mass resident who never ever gets out od the city i am from
Sounds fantastic Dawn - you always mention the greatest sounding food! Looks like a lovely peaceful place in those photos, and loved the warm sunshine.
Kate.
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Your my dear is my favorite travel journal, always good infomation on these wonderful places you visit. You've won MY STAMP OF APPROVAL and really do we keep these journals for awards or because somewhere within our very souls we know we must share the things we see and do with others. We are forever perserved in the great mind of God, as some refer to the internet as being, and if not there then where it counts. Please know that I love your journal and therefore love you and your style. I love this entry too. Thank you for all you do dear lady.
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Sounds like you had a great day out as usual. You are so lucky to be able to visit so many lovely spots. Love Joan.
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Photos appeared at last you had great weather too. I would have no money left if I visited somewhere with all those goodies for sale. Love Joan.
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