Holy Cross Abbey, Virginia
Holy Cross Abbey is a monastery of the Catholic Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO), popularly known as the Trappists. The monastery is located near Berryville in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, United States. The main building was built as a hunting lodge in 1784 by William Wormeley, nephew of Ralph Wormeley, who bought the land at the suggestion of friend George Washington.
The order of monks that occupy the abbey originated in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, but their monastery, Our Lady of the Valley, was gutted by fire on March 21, 1950. The monks temporarily occupied an abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and moved into the Virginia location on November 18, 1950.
Among their vocations, the monks make and sell fruitcakes, honey, and chocolate truffles.
It was also featured in an article by the Washington Post commending it for its quiet location and beautiful scenery.[1]
Historic Buildings and Structures
- Holy Cross Abbey (1784)
Photo Gallery
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View from Holy Cross Abbey
Google Earth Placemark
References
External links
- Holy Cross Abbey Website
- Holy Cross Abbey Celebrates 50th Anniversary, The Catholic Herald, 11/30/00.
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