Things to Do
Scenes from Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers
Scenes from Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers
1 / 25
The Monastic Heritage Center where visitors are welcomed to the museum, bonsai, cafe and Abbey Store on Thursday November 20, 2014. The Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers has 2,200 acres of beautifully planted gardens and grounds, a visitor's center, museum, cafe, lodging for weekend guests, a gothic abbey church, and a gift shop featuring baked goods, fruitcakes, biscotti and fudge, plus bonsai trees cultivated by the monks. It's an unusual feature of the Conyers landscape that has become an attraction for visitors from across the southeast, for those seeking a spiritual retreat and those just seeking a nice outing. For gift-givers it is also a popular holiday destination. The order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO), commonly called the Trappists were founded in the 11th century and follow the rule of St. Benedict in their Christian monastic practice. JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM
Today’s Gallery Headlines
Credit: Jason Getz/AJC
PHOTOS: Football icon Herschel Walker graduates over 40 years later from UGA
Former Georgia running back Herschel Walker graduates from the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Credit: AP
Photos: Hawks beat the Knicks in NBA Cup
Photos from the Hawks at Knicks game in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawks won 108-100.
Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com
Dementia patient search dog
Maverick, a search and rescue dog, is being trained to find dementia patients who wander off.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
Conway dog photos
Meet Conway, the new therapy dog at the Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta.
