Hermitage of the Holy Cross

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

New Farm Photographs

Pictures from Spring 2012

These photos feature some recent changes to the monastery farm. We are installing raised beds and trellises for growing vegetables, flowers, and spices. Raised beds provide excellent drainage during the heavy Spring rains and help us to monitor soil conditions more easily. We also planted cherry, plum, peach, and apple trees in the early Spring. As the farm continues to grow, there will be shrines, icons, and quotes from the Holy Fathers throughout the garden for the edification of all who visit.

On the eve of the feast day of St. George, one of the monastery goats gave birth to two healthy kids. On the feast of St. Mark, a second goat gave birth to another. A third goat is expected to give birth this week.

These photos of the recent improvements and the new goat kids have just been posted. Older photos from the farm are also available in our galleries.