Augusta [Georgia] is host to the nation’s only Episcopal Order of St. Helena convent. I discovered this recently, and I knew I had to visit.
Without knowing a thing about Episcopal monasticism, I decided to visit the 10-acre property last week. I went with my mother, who was also curious about how they are different from their more familiar Catholic counterparts. Located just off Lumpkin Road, the property is exactly what the nuns intend it to be ”” a secluded retreat….