Spring has officially begun and flowers are beginning to appear in our cloister garden. We await some weeks for the fuller blooming that will bring many and varied flowers to our gardens.
We are now in the planning stages for Spring planting in our large greenhouse, where vegetables and other eatables will be growing over the coming months, including corn, which if grown outdoors gets consumed by the deer. However, outdoors near the greenhouse we will cultivate onions, potatoes and squash, plants that the deer don’t seem to bother.
Forest Service Road 151 leading to the Monastery is now completely graded, making for fairly smooth sailing for travelers. However, we always remind monks and guests to exercise caution when traversing the road, as there are likely other travelers going in the opposite or the same direction.
We are now nearing the middle of Lent, culminating in Holy Week and Easter Sunday on April 20th this year, less than a month away.
Be assured of our prayers for your needs and intentions and please keep us in yours prayers. Thank you. Blessed continuation of Lent
Abbot Christian and the monks
