Br. Kurt Van Kuren, OSB washes dishes in the monastic refectory.

The automatic dishwasher is out of service while the kitchen is being renovated.

Brother Kurt checks out the new coat of paint on the kitchen during its renovations
in April 2017. The kitchen staff is pleased with its new look.

Br. Wolfgang Thiem, OSB cuts into his birthday cake.

He celebrated his 93rd birthday on April 28.

At the end of two weeks of work, much of the abbey kitchen renovations have been
completed. The week of April 24 will see the painters at work.

Our abbey kitchen is undergoing its biggest renovation since 1921. Highlights include: an new floor; new paint; new open shelving; new plumbing and electrical. Cordon Bleu here we come!