EARTH RETREAT CABINS

Mr. Robert Fairchild a resident near Berea, Kentucky, was selected to help design and build two earth cabins.  Construction began in March of 1998 and was completed in May of 1999.  These cabins are used by people who want some time away for prayer and solitude and reconnecting with the earth. 


                                                                                                     One of the earth cabins at St. Catharine's.

The St. Catharine Kentucky Dominicans began recycling in 1988. As interest and involvement by the sisters and staff grew, it was evident that a storage and a sorting place were needed. Two old-abandoned farm structures were used to broaden the recycling efforts.  Again it became clear that larger facilities were needed.  The designs for the Center were a team effort with input from the Earth Education Coordinator, Sisters Appoline Simard and Sr. Narcisa Barreto-Perez (sisters in charge of the recycling projects), Mark Cothern and Sr. Claire McGowan. The second floor of the Recycling Center serves as offices for the Dominican Earth Center.

For more information about the Dominican Earth Center contact
Dominican Earth Center
2645 Bardstown Road
St. Catharine, KY 40061
email- rosieop@kyol.net

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