Thanks Gail for input and photos:
The last tour for our summer season was set to see the gardens @ St. Sabbas. It begin to rain
before we completed our tea luncheon. We were fortunate to be allowed a tour of the chapel–
something I had not planned on.
So while we may not have had the chance to do a full discovery of the garden & its design-
with the varied plants, hard-scapes and religious elements………. those of us on this tour,
felt fortunate for the “step out of the norm ” experience we had.
so many times you hear how gardening is an experience—on this day our palates and our minds
became a part of that experience. as we savored our meal & listened to a history of a people
connected to their religious beliefs.
-the photos you have are of the entry way into the chapel.
-beautiful paintings
-an extravagant chandelier (most people stand for these services so they are under this)
– behind the tall pictures on the altar (some of the pictures are doorways to rooms)
Monroe County Master Gardener Association 
It was a great combination tour of Cheryl English’s Gardens and St. Sabbas Monastery gardens. Many of us are thinking of returning to the monastery on a bright and sunny day in the future to further explore the gardens. And, oh yes, to have another delicious luncheon there again! Thanks Gail for organizing these great tours!
Naida