The idea of an Abbey Guesthouse had been in the works since Abbot Jerome Theisen's election in 1979.
It wasn't until 2000 though, that an architect, Tadao Ando of Japan, was selected to design the guesthouse.
Now, since 2007, the Abbey Guesthouse has been welcoming guests in!
With its 26 guestrooms with private baths, four suites including bedroom, bath, living room, and kitchenette, two meeting rooms, a dining room, library, parlors, and our cross' location in the Transfiguration Chapel (plus a spacious patio overlooking Lake Sagatagan), the Abbey Guesthouse is frequented by SOT/Sem student families and event attendees as a home away from home as well as guests from all over the world.
Now, it's time for our next A-Cross Saint John's photo-clue of the week!
