Sint-Catharinadal
Since 1647, the Norbertine Sisters of the Sint-Catharinadal Priory have lived continuously at the De Blauwe Camer Manor.
Since 1647, the Norbertine Sisters of the Sint-Catharinadal Priory have lived continuously at the De Blauwe Camer Manor.
The origins of Sint-Catharinadal date back to the year 1271, when the community was founded in Vroenhout near Wouw. The small castle De Blauwe Camer dates from the fifteenth century. Sint-Catharinadal is the only women’s monastery in the Netherlands that has continued to exist since its founding. Over the centuries, the monastery has maintained a special bond with the House of Orange.
The Norbertine Sisters support themselves in part through their own vineyard. Because Sint-Catharinadal owns a vineyard on its own property, has its own equipment for making and storing wine, and operates under its own brand name, it is officially designated a “wine estate.” The wines are marketed under the brand name “Sint-Catharinadal” and are sold, among other places, in the monastery shop on the grounds. Of course, the wine is also served at the nearby winery, "De Blauwe Camer."
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Since 1647, the Norbertine Sisters of the Sint-Catharinadal Priory have lived continuously at the De Blauwe Camer Manor.
The origins of Sint-Catharinadal date back to the year 1271, when the community was founded in Vroenhout near Wouw. The small castle De Blauwe Camer dates from the fifteenth century. Sint-Catharinadal is the only women’s monastery in the Netherlands that has continued to exist since its founding. Over the centuries, the monastery has maintained a special bond with the House of Orange.
The Norbertine Sisters support themselves in part through their own vineyard. Because Sint-Catharinadal owns a vineyard on its own property, has its own equipment for making and storing wine, and operates under its own brand name, it is officially designated a “wine estate.” The wines are marketed under the brand name “Sint-Catharinadal” and are sold, among other places, in the monastery shop on the grounds. Of course, the wine is also served at the nearby winery, "De Blauwe Camer."
In addition to the monastery shop and the winery, it is also possible to stay with the sisters in the guesthouse. There is ample opportunity for spiritual reflection, and guests may join the sisters for prayer services. Guided tours are also available of the beautiful monastery complex, including its vineyard, the monastery shop, the winery, and the small castle "De Blauwe Camer."
This text has been translated using AI.