Learn how to make a hot process traditional soap (with tallow) or a pure vegetarian soap in this popular workshop with the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. You'll also learn about the history of soap making, what makes a great soap and the proper processes. The $25 workshop fee/family includes all materials plus a bar of [...]
Interested in gardening at one of the most peaceful sites in Washington while helping feed our neighbors in need? Come to the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild Open House on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017 (meet at the greenhouse behind the gift shop). Learn about our herb, vegetable and [...]
Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines. Free tours are held every Saturday, 11 a.m. and noon, with guides from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call [...]
