Description:
The monastery is truly an oasis in the desert with its many chapels and elaborate system of gardens and pathways. Since its humble beginnings, St. Anthony’s has become the largest Orthodox monastery in the Western Hemisphere.
Itinerary Details:
-Meet at 7:45 AM at the parking lot at the Northwest corner of W Goldwater Canyon Dr and N Remington Dr for an 8 AM departure for the two-and-a-half-hour drive to the monastery.
-Plan on spending two hours photographing the chapels and gardens.
-After leaving the monastery we will stop for lunch in Florence at the Mount Athos Restaurant and Cafe.
-Return at approximately 4:30 PM.
St. Anthony's Dress Code:
-Women are kindly asked to wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting shirts that fully cover the chest up to the neck; long skirts (or dresses) without deep slits; scarves that cover the head and wrap under the chin and around the neck, so that the neck is also covered. Please refrain from wearing lipstick when venerating icons and receiving Holy Communion. Please remove any visible face or body piercing jewelry.
-Men are kindly asked to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Please, no baseball caps or clothing with inappropriate words or images. Inside, especially in church, men are asked to keep their heads uncovered. Please remove any visible face or body piercing jewelry.
-For both men and women, socks (at least ankle-high) with shoes or sandals are to be worn at all times. Please do not wear sheer stockings. Please wear practical and comfortable flat shoes while at the monastery since it is desert terrain and the pathways are of rough flagstone. Please do not wear high heels, platform shoes, or open-toed sandals.
For more information see the following website: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/
Riders share the cost of gas (drivers are exempt), estimated at $60.00 per car. Riders to be assigned to cars prior to leaving the gathering site.
This shoot is subject to weather, interest and number of participants will be based on the availability of drivers.