If you are Catholic, this a beautiful place to be and spend time with our Lord. It has a beautiful Chapel, beautiful gardens all around, many special places to be in solitude and prayers, the priests are very welcoming, knowledgeable and very spiritual, and easy to talk with. The sisters Oblates of Mary, prepare delicious and variety meals. The all place is surrounded by orange groves. It has a beautiful view of the Mountains as well. You can come for a weekend retreat, daily mass, or just to visit the Chapel and gift shop. Great experience and opportunity to be along with yourself and...
Read moreDrop dead gorgeous place for a little peace and reflection...and I mean gorgeous
Most of the good old orange groves have been plowed under and paved over for parking lots and warehouse districts.
Not so with the Franciscans. They still have the best oranges in the State of California - come right off the franciscan monks own trees - in their own groves. You can buy them for $4.00 for a whole bag like I just...
Read moreI love love love love love this place! We went there for a retreat and it was very soothing spiritually calm very well maintained and taken care of the rooms for great for a retreat for our women's group and we are definitely returning next year! The nuns and the priests were amazing and made us feel very welcome and felt...
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