Holy Cross Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Cañon City, United States
The Holy Cross Abbey consists of a four-story brick building with Gothic Revival architecture, constructed in a modified cruciform plan in Cañon City.
Two Benedictine monks from St. Vincent Archabbey in Pennsylvania established the monastery in 1886, moving through multiple Colorado locations before settling in Cañon City in 1924.
The Abbey School operated from 1926 to 1985, starting with 35 students and developing into an educational center for 250 boys seeking both general and religious education.
The property now functions as an events complex spanning 180 acres, offering spaces for weddings, banquets, and conferences in the former monastery buildings.
The Abbey Winery, established on the former monastery grounds, produces wines and maintains a tasting room with views of the Rocky Mountains.
Location: Cañon City
Inception: 1886
GPS coordinates: 38.44890,-105.20100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:32
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