Jul 7, 2014
I think California has a way of knowing exactly when I'm about to forget how amazing it is, and makes sure I see something incredible right before. Today, it was an 800 year old Cistercian chapter house, shipped here from Spain and currently residing as part of a rural Trappist monastery/brewery/vineyard.
More information:
Abbey of New Clairvaux
Crazy history of Chapter House stones since 1098
Tasting room at New Clairvaux winery
Ovila beer (collaboration with Sierra Nevada brewing company)