The brother and I had the opportunity to do a bit of exploring around Charlotte, North Carolina.
A happy discovery and one we came upon by accident was the Belmont Abbey College.
Mission and Vision from the website…
Belmont Abbey College educates students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. We are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in the Benedictine hallmarks. Both inside and outside the classroom, we provide programs that foster virtue and excellence, which is another reason why we stand among the top Catholic colleges in the country.
There was an event taking place on campus but we did get to go into the sanctuary and tour parts of the campus (including the inside of the bookstore!) Tap the image to enlarge.
We then made our way to the Daniel Stowe (textile magnate) Botanical Garden, consisting of 380 acres of trails, gardens, fountains, shops, and the William Conservatory, housing a collection of orchids and tropical plants.
There was a fun fountain where we took time for a selfie and a mad dash. I got rather wet but it was refreshing.
Then to see the orchids.
A nice adventure and great to visit with the brother for a day.
Candle in a Cave 