Sacred Stones, Sacred Stories

With warmer weather comes more outdoor work, including laying the foundation for the new entry.

The weather finally permitted the big day – cement laying.  A crew of several men worked at mixing, pouring and smoothing the cement for the foundation for the new entry way.

Paving the way for our guests

‘Twas a welcome sight for us all, just like we hope the new entrance will be for the visitors that will come in the future.  We are confident that they will appreciate the absence of multiple steps, making hospitality to our guests much easier to practice!

Father Don Huntimer (right) was recently honored by fellow Community Gardeners. He is joined by George, who founded the Community Gardens, and Darlene, a board member.

Members of the Tucson monastery and surrounding community honored our dear friend, Rev. Don Huntimer, during a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Community Gardens of Tucson.

The Tucson monastery hosts a portion of the city’s Community Gardens, and Rev. Don, who lives on the monastery grounds, has blessed us with the fruits (and vegetables) of his labors over the years.

Sister Cecila Rose and a friend enjoy the great weather

The group hosted the breakfast to thank Rev. Don for his dedication to the CGT and to wish him well when he relocates to Illinois.

Here’s an article from the Arizona Star that mentions Rev. Don and his passion for gardening. We will miss his presence in our daily lives, along with his beautiful paintings, his photographs and his garden goodies.