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 to arrange a group tour.
The Franciscan Monastery’s popular Easter Lily & Palm Cross Sale is back. Lilies and 20” palm crosses will be available Palm Sunday weekend (April 4 -April 5) at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Order Easter lilies and palm crosses for yourself, as a gift for a friend, or as [...]
The Franciscan Monastery’s popular Easter Lily & Palm Cross Sale is back. Lilies and 20” palm crosses will be available Palm Sunday weekend (April 4 -April 5) at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Order Easter lilies and palm crosses for yourself, as a gift for a friend, or as [...]
Buy monastery-grown and local herbs, vegetables and flowers, take a tour of the historic Franciscan Monastery gardens, and enjoy food and craft vendors at the annual Franciscan Monastery Plant and Herb Sale. Saturday, April 25 (9 am - 6 pm) and Sunday, April 26 (8 am - 3 pm) Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy St. NE, [...]
Our Easter Lily Sale is Back! Order your lilies now for curbside pickup on Saturday, March 27. Order Your Easter Lilies or Donate > We are pleased to be able to offer Easter lilies for curbside pickup this year. In addition to picking up lilies for your own home or friends, you can donate a virtual Easter [...]
Buy monastery-grown and local herbs, vegetables and flowers during this year's online Plant and Herb Sale. Due to Covid restrictions, only curb-side pickup is allowed. Pickup times are: Friday, April 23 (9 am - 6 pm) and Saturday, April 24 (8 am - 2 pm) Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, [...]
Join us for our much-awaited annual Plant & Herb Sale! Discover a wide variety of plants, herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials, azaleas, camellias, and locally sourced honey, all cultivated right here at the monastery. Enjoy complimentary on-site parking, though please note that pets are not permitted within the sales area. Explore our beautiful gardens and learn about [...]
Join us for our much-awaited annual Plant & Herb Sale! Discover a wide variety of plants, herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials, azaleas, camellias, and locally sourced honey, all cultivated right here at the monastery. Enjoy complimentary on-site parking, though please note that pets are not permitted within the sales area. Explore our beautiful gardens and learn about [...]
Join us on the Monastery grounds in Brookland as we celebrate community and the Autumn harvest. This family-friendly event will have Pumpkins, Fall Flowers, Food, Fun & more! There will be live sheep to interact with between 10am-1pm, thanks to Lamb Mowers of Fairfax. Cats and Dogs for adoption through SPCA
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC is pleased to host once more the Seven Nights of Lights (Luminaria), a beloved tradition now in its 26th year. For more than two decades, parishioners, pilgrims, and benefactors have marked Christmas Eve by honoring loved ones with a candle lit along the Rosary Portico. Join [...]