NRHEG Community Education is planning a trip to the Assissi Heights and Mayowood Christmas Tour in Rochester Monday, Dec. 7. The Historic Mayowood Mansion will be decorated for Christmas. This 38-room mansion was occupied by Doctor and Mrs. Charles W. Mayo. The group will also tour the Assisi Heights Convent. This is a beautiful, peaceful place with spectacular architecture on a prominent hill overlooking Rochester. The entrance is an ornate lobby with slate floor, 60-foot tall Italian marble columns, and hand-blown stained glass windows from Germany. This is the home of the Sisters of St. Francis. The structure bears a striking resemblance to the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy.

The group will leave Ellendale (pick up will be at Gopher Stop, intersection of I35 and Hwy. 30) at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $40 (lunch extra). Register by calling 417-2667.