Casa Santo Domingo was one of the grand old convents of Guatemala. Today it is a very nice hotel we often pass as we enter Antigua from the capital. Rosary prayers and Mass is still held at the Chapel of our Lady of the Rosary every Sunday. The Casa Santo Domino Cultural Center includes a Colonial Museum, Archaeological Museum and displays of Pre-Columbian Art and Modern Glass. The Casa Santo Domingo del Cerro (of the hill) is located on a hill just outside Antigua. Here beautiful gardens are set on the hillside overlooking Antigua. A giant bird aviary houses some local and African birds. Contemporary art is scattered throughout the grounds. We spent time wandering the grounds and salon areas for services, weddings, receptions, etc. We were ending our time at the restaurant for a delightful dinner only to find that it closes on Sunday at 5 pm…we should have gone there first! But we had such a neat time walking the gardens, looking at the views, and just being together.
At the entrance to the garden was this beautiful carpet made of sawdust and vegetables. Since it the time leading to Semana Santa (holy week), we see these carpets throughout Antigua.
Denise is here to spend time with Marvin and Britani as they await the arrival of Jacob. She's one proud grandma :)
This beautiful waterfall was the setting for several photos.
This wooden carving was quite touching...the foot of Jesus with the nail. He died for me...for you...for each one in Guatemala and around the world.
This is an unusual carving of a quetzal.
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