Redwoods
Location
Official Name O.L of the Redwoods Monastery
N° 40
Country USA
City Whitethorn
Address 18104 Briceland -Thorn Rd.
Postcode CA 95589
Contact Information
Telephone [1] (707) 986-7419
Business Email [email protected]
Website www.redwoodsabbey.org
Superior Mother Kathy de Vico, Superior ad nutum 1998, Abbess 2000
Other Information
Juridical Status Abbey
Diocese Dioecesis Sanctae Rosae (Santa Rosa)
OCSO Region USA
Founded/Restored 1963
Origins
Foundation of Nazareth; erected as abbey 1964
History
1962 On 1 November the first group of founders arrives, followed quickly by a second.
1963, 15 August, date of the foundation and organization of monastic life
1967, 3 May: blessing of the church
Father Immediate
Westmalle until 1969; then Guadalupe
Past Superiors
Myriam DARDENNE — Superior — 01/11/1962 – 21/11/1964
Myriam DARDENNE — Abbess — 21/11/1964 – 21/11/1976
Myriam DARDENNE — Sup. ad nutum — 21/11/1976 – 31/08/1985
Myriam DARDENNE — Abbess — 31/08/1985 – 08/12/1989
Diane FOSTER — Abbess — 31/01/1990 – 17/12/1995
Rosemary DURCAN — Sup. ad nutum — 29/12/1995 – 1998
Work and Sources of Income
Honey, guesthouse, organic garden, forestry
Guest Facilities
12 rooms
