Spring Projects at Casa Maria

This Spring has already been very full! We have had retreats nearly every weekend, have been taking a course on Wisdom Literature in the Bible and the Psalms, and still kept up with all our regular apostolic work. While the Sisters have been balancing these activities, we’ve had lots of help addressing the maintenance needs around the property. In February, we posted pictures of the flood and erosion issues at the pond. Thanks to the help from many donations and the hard work of good friends, the pond and the surrounding drainage areas are being reinforced with rock to help meet future water influx.

We also were thrilled that about seventy members of the local Fraternus men’s group came to volunteer one Saturday. They spread out, clearing the undergrowth, fallen limbs, and who knows what from the many wooded areas around the property.

The fountain in the courtyard developed several leaks over the years which required extensive repair and rebuilding of the stonework. A generous donor covered half of the costs at the start of this project, and several others have contributed to the remaining expenses. Below you can see the beautiful results! God bless you for your generosity!

We look forward to your next visit, and we hope all these lovely improvements will provide an even more inviting setting for your retreat!