Monday, March 26, 2018

REPURPOSING A MONASTERY OF SORTS



In our travels... we came across a lovely old monastery in the middle of nowhere. It had been converted into a living facility for senior citizens, both male and female. It was breathtaking from a distance, as well as, up close and personal. Repurposing the building was a great idea. Don’t you agree?

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FOR MORE ON THE HISTORY OF THIS BUILDING


12 comments:

Paula said...

A wonderful idea to reuse such a beautiful building.

Jon said...

Wow! What amazing architecture! It looks like a palace. I wouldn't mind living there......although I'd probably get lost.

Susie said...

I love that this glorious building was saved and repurposed for seniors. I always think old churches, academies, and schools should be used for housing rather than torn down. Blessings to you for a great new week. xoxo, Susie

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

I love it when old buildings are repurposed. That is a very beautiful and large one too. We are seeing more and more places here for senior living. But most of them are new and don't have half the character of the old buildings.

jack69 said...

OH YES! What a beautiful building. It is made more beautiful knowing Love built it and Love will continue to live in it.
Like it or not I am getting close to the time when I will have need of such a place. If one lives long enough ONE will require assistance.

Love it sweet entry!

Lori said...

Very nice!!

Susan said...

Hi Taryterre. Did you by chance read my Friday, March 23rd post? You are in there! Check it out. The monastery to senior housing sounds like a good idea to me! Susan

Red Rose Alley said...

Wow, this looks like a nice place to make a facility for senior citizens. Yes, it's a great idea to re-do the building. It looks like there's a lot of countryside around it too. It's always nice to see a picture of my blog friends once in awhile. : )

love, ~Sheri

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I think that is fantastic to find a new use for this lovely building.

Mevely317 said...

WOW! I'm in no hurry to relinquish my life-style, but I think it would be a privilege to reside at St. Charles Center.

Red Rose Alley said...

Wanted to come by and wish you a Happy Easter, Taryterre!

~Sheri

Sandi said...

What a fantastic idea! Now they get to live with the beautiful art and images on such amazing grounds. Plus, the building gets taken care of and looked at. Win, win. Who wants to love in those old, stale hospital buildings anyway? This place has character and life!