Comments on: Questions for you.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:16:46 +0000

For Angela-
I attended Visitation Academy in Frederick MD and stayed in touch with the nuns until they were moved. St. Johns (next door) is running a day school out of there now – but no boarders. I try to get back to visit as I love the grounds and buildings. The Sisters were moved to a convent in Rockville VA and Sr. Margarette died just about 2 years ago. Please contact me if you need more help!

By: Merry C.

Merry C. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:00:46 +0000

Sugarloaf might be a nice quiet option for you. It’s not a hard climb, it’s pleasant, beautiful views, nice places to snug yourself up and read, and it’s usually empty during the week.

It’s hard to beat the deck at the library, though. : )

By: Cygnus

Cygnus — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:57:52 +0000

The few remaining cloistered nuns left Visitation in 2005. Here's an article from the Gazette.

By: gotbob

gotbob — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:08:25 +0000

Try the County Building. There’s usually nothing going on there to distract you.

Gambrill State Park on a sunny day. Parts of Baker’s park has low traffic. Monacacy Battlefield has some quiet paths near the river. Ballenger Creek park has some pavilions.

Can’t help with the Visitation issue.

By: crazyjknee

crazyjknee — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:43:37 +0000

Alex,
As an outdoor escape – try Sugarloaf Mtn
or any mountainside – possibly head out west a bit. Sometimes you can find a quiet place outdoors near a church…
Indoors – the library is prob your best bet – unless you have a church or mtg area that you can frequent. Good luck -

By: TK

TK — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:57:07 +0000

Hood College is definitely a good option. You could find some nice spots near the telescope, or near the fields bordering 7th street.

As for the visitation, my cousin still goes to school there, so I don’t imagine all the nuns are gone just yet. I can’t confirm, but if I were you I’d attempt to look up either Visitation Academy or St. Johns Catholic church, get some contact information and call them for your answers. I can’t imagine they’d try to keep any information hidden.

By: ikarl67

ikarl67 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:47:05 +0000

I second the Library nomination. There is also free Wi-Fi there, not to mention the amenities offered on “The Creek”.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:20:56 +0000

I know this probably sounds very cliché, but I often find the library downtown to be a very good environment for some downtime.

You can stay indoors, but there’s also a lovely deck on the second floor that’s usually opened and overlooks the Creek. From my past experiences, there’s never anybody there.

By: FredRocks

FredRocks — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:24:02 +0000

I’d consider the Hood College campus for a place to sit and read.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:35:41 +0000

Hi guys,
I’d like to add a clarification to that list of preferences: I would prefer a place where I wouldn’t constantly be confronted with passers-by.

Thanks!