wonderful historic Catholic institution now used for seminars and meetings. architecture and grounds are delightful. worth a visit

Neat history of the nuns, their role in Mayo Clinic and Saint Marys Hospital...and the current use of Assissi.

Food service was delicious, meeting rooms were comfortable.

Amazing history, facility and mission. Very informative and beautiful facility. Sister Joy was an excellent host. Tour at 2 pm Saturday. Gift shop open 12:15-1:15 pm daily. Mass at 11 am every day except Saturday.

The Motherhouse for the Sisters of St. Francis, Rochester reflects the life of St. Francis. The grounds provide a serene venue for reflection and mediatation. The Retreat Center is available for seminars and learning events.

Bought the bee-honey that the nuns sell. Delicious. Do not leave without purchasing the creamed honey for toast and bagels. Heavenly!!!!

A lovely place to celebrate mass with the Sisters of St. Francis. Peaceful and open. 11 am daily

The grounds and the buildings are beautiful ... nice place to attend concerts.

As far as I know the interior is no longer open to the public. With sections leased by Mayo and and other sections still used as a home for the Sisters. However the architecture is beautiful, it sits on a wooded hilltop presiding over Rochester like a castle. Rumor has it that Hugh Heffner once tried to buy the place,... More