Field Trip to St. Benedict Monastery in Bristow, Virginia
Sister Pat Hagerty, Master Gardener extraordinaire, toured the members through the numerous gardens on the monastery's campus in April. Developed over the years by Sister Pat, the gardens are a place of peace, reflection and relaxation. In the Benedictine's tradition for their reverence for learning, the shared experience of prayer, community and hospitality, visitors are always welcome to enjoy the grounds.
Silos and Labyrinth
Magnificent 20 year old wisteria arbor
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
Grotto garden
One of the numerous, specialized teaching gardens maintained by the Prince William Master Gardeners
Entrance to Columbarium
Entrance to the Labyrinth and the former silos from when the monastery was a working farm
Labryinth Garden
View from inside the silo, looking out through the stained glass
Inside the Shrine to St Benedict