Since 1950 La Vista has been the site of the Oblate Novitiate.  Over the years, these 255 acres of woods, bluffs, pastures, and gardens have been home to hundreds of Oblates, novices, and countless other creatures.  While this space primarily functions to form priests and brothers of the future, it also now serves as home to the Oblate Ecological Initiative.

The scenic grounds here in Godfrey, Illinois, provide a space of natural beauty and spiritual quiet to reflect on one’s appreciation and understanding of Creation’s Integrity.  We invite all people seeking a mutually enhancing relationship with Earth to visit La Vista.  We only ask that visitors respect this site and its primary function as a novitiate.

Visitors to La Vista Ecological Learning Center and the Communtiy Supported Garden are welcome by appointment. Please contact Father Maurice Lange, OMI, at 618-466-5004 to make an appointment and receive directions.