Het Gasthuis
Located in the atmospheric chapel of the former Huize Lidwina monastery, Het Gasthuis is a community centre run by and for local residents. Walkers and cyclists are also welcome to stop by for coffee or tea.
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Het Gasthuis is located in the atmospheric monastery chapel of the former Huize Lidwina in Schijndel. Today, this welcoming community centre hosts a wide range of activities, from film clubs to dance classes and yoga sessions. Het Gasthuis is a meeting place created by and for local residents, but walkers and cyclists are equally welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, served by one of the many dedicated volunteers. On sunny days, the terrace is a pleasant place to relax, with a playground and pétanque court nearby.
History of the Sisters
This former monastery and hospital of the Sisters of Charity congregation…
Het Gasthuis is located in the atmospheric monastery chapel of the former Huize Lidwina in Schijndel. Today, this welcoming community centre hosts a wide range of activities, from film clubs to dance classes and yoga sessions. Het Gasthuis is a meeting place created by and for local residents, but walkers and cyclists are equally welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, served by one of the many dedicated volunteers. On sunny days, the terrace is a pleasant place to relax, with a playground and pétanque court nearby.
History of the Sisters
This former monastery and hospital of the Sisters of Charity congregation dates back to 1933 and is a designated national monument. For decades, it played an important role in the community of Schijndel. Children were born here, and the sick and elderly received care. The most turbulent period came during the shelling of 1944, shortly before the liberation of the Netherlands. During these difficult weeks, the courageous sisters provided shelter and care for wounded and stranded soldiers.
A New Purpose
In the 1970s, simple housing for senior citizens was added in the former monastery garden. After the sisters left the complex in 2000, the site was given a sustainable new future. Today, the building houses apartments as well as community facilities that support housing, care and wellbeing. A playful reminder of its religious past can still be found in the former chapel, where the holy water fonts now contain mints instead of holy water.
Facilities
Het Gasthuis offers all the facilities needed for a wide range of gatherings, from meetings to memorial services. The former chapel accommodates up to one hundred seated guests and ample parking is available on site.
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