070: The Journey of the Stones | Fr. Paul Mark Schwan (Part 2)

In the second half of my interview with Father Paul Mark Swan, Abbot of the Abbey of New Clairvaux, we find out about the journey of a medieval Spanish monastery, brought to San Francisco by William Randolph Hearst, and later reassembled in Vina, California. Fr. Paul describes the meticulous process of restoring the Romanesque-Gothic church, as well as the architectural experts and stonemasons who made it possible. We also hear about the monastery's successful venture into the California wine industry and how you can visit and appreciate this unique California location. 00:00 Introduction and Recap01:25 The Journey of the Stones03:20 Restoration Efforts and Challenges09:35 Rebuilding the Church23:09 The Winery and Self-Support28:40 Visiting the Monastery32:40 Conclusion and SupportThe Abbey of New Clairvaux's WebsiteSend a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]