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Tarrawarra Abbey is a Cistercian Trappist monastery in Yering, in Victoria's Yarra Valley, Australia. It was founded in 1954 and is identified as the first Cistercian monastery established on the Australian continent. The abbey is an active religious community whose site has also been associated with wine production, connecting monastic life with the agricultural character of the surrounding region.
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Where is Tarrawarra Abbey located?
Tarrawarra Abbey is located in Yering in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Australia. It is an active Cistercian Trappist monastery.
When was Tarrawarra Abbey founded?
The abbey was founded in 1954. It is identified as the first Cistercian monastery established on the Australian continent.
What religious order is Tarrawarra Abbey part of?
Tarrawarra Abbey belongs to the Cistercian Trappist tradition. The monks live as an active religious community at the Yarra Valley site.
Is Tarrawarra Abbey also connected with art?
Yes, the abbey site is also associated with cultural and art activity in the Yarra Valley. Its religious community remains active, so it is not simply a historic building open as an ordinary museum.
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