For years Patti and I have intended to visit the Little Portion Hermitage near Berryville. Well yesterday we did just that … and what a special treat it was. This Catholic Community of Brothers and Sisters of Charity live a monastic life of prayer, service to the poor and the neighboring communities.
In my role as Arkansas Tourism Director, I was the keynote speaker at the Berryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. Following the dinner, a spirited … and I do mean spirited … woman named Viola, cornered Patti asking “where is that tourism guy?” From the moment I met her she was a bundle of energy backed up with a bundle of printed cards and information on the Hermitage and it’s 40th anniversary celebration happening over the next few days.
Below are a few pictures from our visit. The first picture includes monastic community founders, Viola and John Michael Talbot. Viola has an idea for Tourism. She suggested a Road Trip Trail including the Little Portion Hermitage, Saint Elizabeth Bell Tower entry Church in Eureka Springs and the Passion Play. I think this is worthy of discussion.
This past weekend was a wonderful example of an Arkansas Discovery Road Trip. You will hear lots more about road trips on our web site: Arkansas.com
Randy and Gayla Wolfinbarger, owners of the Inn of the Ozarks, made the weekend even more special. Breakfast at the Inn was great.
Finally, I must mention that we stopped to check out our new Arkansas Welcome Center in Harrison, Arkansas. This building is beautiful, functional and loaded with friendly staff and info … all there to make your Arkansas experience the best possible.
For further info regarding the Hermitage … services, bakery, tours, etc. go to littleportion.org
Little portions are so good. I order from them all the time. John Talbot has some great music. Glad y’all stopped there
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thanks Kathy
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I bet you sampled their granola too!!::))
Looks like a good trip!! I love hearing about your Arkansas travels !!
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