Ephrata Cloister, Religious heritage site in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States
The Ephrata Cloister consists of Germanic-style buildings constructed with log, stone, and half-timbered materials, featuring communal halls and living quarters.
Johann Conrad Beissel established this religious settlement in 1732, creating a community that combined German Baptist beliefs with his interpretations of spiritual practices.
The members produced over one thousand original musical compositions and developed the German calligraphic art of Frakturschriften for the first time in America.
Tours operate Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM, with groups of ten or more requiring advance reservations.
The inhabitants slept on 15-inch wooden benches with wooden blocks as pillows and maintained a strict schedule of six hours of sleep with prayer intervals.
Location: Ephrata
Inception: 18 century
Website: http://ephratacloister.org
GPS coordinates: 40.18306,-76.18917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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