PamSF

Someone mentioned to me today a monastery on 4th street in Chelsea. There is apparently a lovely courtyard with big growth trees open to the public. Anyone know where this is and what is called?

nytraveler

Don't know of any monastery - but 4th ST is in the Village - not Chelsea. Park Avenue South is sometimes called Fourth Avenue - but that would be more the east village. Have you googled for monasteries in NYC - there can;t be many.

sobster

Not a monastery, but on the west side of Hudson St in the West Village near Christopher St there is a church w/ a beautiful churchyard with trees, flowers and benches-and many restaurants nearby.

ellenem

I think you are referring to General Theological Seminary on 9th Ave between 20th and 21st Sts.

http://www.gts.edu/

I am not aware that they let anyone in without a specific purpose.

ellenem

And GTS is in Chelsea.

Lesli

The Desmond Tutu Center is in Chelsea, and is housed in gothic buildings surrounding a courtyard.

http://www.ahl-tutucenter.com/

ellenem

The Desmond Tutu center is part of GTS.

PamSF

Thank you! I was going on the description of the place and the location. The Desmond Tutu Center looks lovely. Thanks for all y our help.