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| Srs. Carol Coston and Elise Garcia, OP, (Dominicans) |
Santuario Sisterfarm,
28 Hein Road,
Boerne, TX 78006-7707;
830-537-4327
830-537-4309
Carol:coston@gvtc.com
Elise:artemis@gvtc.com |
TX
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The mission of this 7-acre center in the Texas Hill Country is to play a part in transforming human ways of relating to Earth and all creation from a stance of domination to one of mutuality. Just getting off the ground with its Board meeting for the first time in January 2002, this tax-exempt organization intends to be a model of alternative ways of living on the land, and to offer rituals and programs that will help expand awareness of the bioregion, its place in the Universe, and feminist values of mutuality. [2002] |
Sr. Hildegard Varga,
OSB (Sisters of St. Benedict) |
St. Benedict Monastery
17825 S. Western
Canyon, TX 79015
806.655.9317
806.655.9736 (FAX)
nuns@osbcanyontx.org
www.osbcanyontx.org |
TX
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This seven acre monastery and retreat/spirituality center is located on Llano Estacado, a high plateau with a climate characterized as harsh – semi-arid (18 in. average annual rainfall), subject to high winds, quickly varying temperatures, and occasional and violent thunderstorms and snow storms that bring welcome water. Sustainability is the guiding principle for land use particularly as it relates to water conservation, and living in harmony with the environment guides daily life. Indigenous plants are used whenever possible to conserve soil and water on the steep slopes of the monastery from violent downpours. Native buffalo grass lawns are managed organically and are part of semi-rotational grazing system for two miniature horses the diet of which is sometimes supplemented with hay and other forage substitutes. Tree plantings are multi-purposed as windbreaks and natural snow fences, wildlife habitat, moisture conservation, and energy conservation. Organic farming is practiced avoiding insecticides, herbicides, and inorganic fertilizers and using compost extensively while watering conservatively with soaker hoses. The Sisters are establishing a water catchment system that will maximize use of rainfall and reduce the amount of freshwater taken from their well. The retreat/spirituality center is developing and will feature "stewardship of the environment" retreat experiences. [2004] |
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