FALL FESTIVAL IS RETURNING TO VALYERMO.VALYERMO, Calif. - The 700-acre grounds of St. Andrew's Abbey St. Andrew's Abbey is a Benedictine monastery of men located in Valyermo, California. In 1929, St. Andrew's Abbey in Bruges, Belgium founded St. Andrew's Priory in China. Until 1953, the monks of St. Andrew's Priory conducted missionary work among the Chinese. will be the site this weekend of the 44th annual Fall Festival hosted by the Benedictine monks. More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the festival, which runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The festival was originally designed as a thanksgiving by the monks who were expelled from communist China in the 1940s and settled at the former Hidden Springs Ranch, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains San Gabriel Mountains, S Calif., E and NE of Los Angeles, running c.50 mi (80 km) westward from Cajon Pass. San Antonio Peak (10,080 ft/3,072 m) is the highest of the range. Citrus fruits are raised on the southern foothills. near Pearblossom. ``We're hoping for good weather as always,'' said Brother Andrew Anne van der Bijl (born 11 May 1928), known in English-speaking countries as Brother Andrew, is a Christian missionary famous for his exploits smuggling Bibles to communist countries in the height of the Cold War, a feat that has earned him the nickname "God's smuggler". Hayes, a member of the Order of St. Benedict. ``We're hoping people somehow find our festival a little different, a little more sacred. ``We go around blessing the booths in the morning. We're hoping (festivalgoers) find the presence of God in some way there.'' Originally held as a country fair where local fruits and vegetables were sold, the festival has grown into a two-day event with dozens of booths and attractions. Among the most popular features are the ceramic plaques of Father Maur van Doorslaer, which are produced on the abbey grounds. The artwork is sold at a discount during the festival, and van Doorslaer will be on hand to sign his creations. Artists Alley will feature artwork by more than two dozen artisans, and demonstrations will be provided by master quilter quilt n. 1. A coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, or down in between, all stitched firmly together, usually in a decorative crisscross design. 2. Sue Handley of Palmdale. Children's entertainment will include a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival rides and wild animals WILD ANIMALS. Animals in a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. Vide Animals; Ferae naturae. from Cougar cougar: see puma. cougar or puma or mountain lion or panther Species (Puma concolor) of large, graceful cat that lives in a wide variety of habitats in the Americas, from southern Alaska to Patagonia. Hill Ranch. A variety of food will be available, including Korean barbecue, hamburgers, barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, vegetarian fare, cotton candy and ice cream. The apple booth will feature food made from the abbey's orchard. Entertainers include Nuns for Fun, a comedic singing group, along with bagpipers List of Bagpipers Uilleann Pipes
Masses will be conducted every hour. Admission to the festival is free, but a parking donation of $4 is requested. No pets are allowed. Free (limited) baby-sitting is provided, and there are shuttles from the parking areas to the festival entrance. The festival benefits many programs, including a retreat center and a youth center, as well as schools, prisons, hospitals and parishes throughout the Southland south·land or South·land n. A region in the south of a country or an area. south  land·er n.Noun 1. . For more information or directions, call (661) 944-2178 or e-mail standrab(at)valyermo.com. |
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