CARMELITE MONASTERY

Barbara and I became caretakers of the Carmelite Monastery in Georgetown in October 2006. We helped our Carmelite Sisters by watching the monastery grounds, gardening, and taking care of various chores which will give the Sisters more time for their dedicated life of prayer. See pictures from 2007 below:

Spring at last; Caretakers' spring flowers

The cross and the fountain area; Caretakers' truck

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Feast Day

July '07 garden view from the patio, west side; egg plant and crook neck squash flourished. Zucchini produced well in July. Swiss chard struggled entire season.

Honey dew on left struggled; Cantaloupe on right thrived in August; Carrots and onions harvested early August; Beans replanted mid-August

Tomatoes thrived abundantly in August; Green peppers struggled until late August; Patty Pan squash thrived; Italian beans produced well; Watermelon struggled

Strawberries fought with lizards and new habitat; low production

Caretakers' patio and flowers in October

A stray deer trying to get into the garden