TUCSON, AZ (December 15, 2025) — One of Tucson’s most recognizable historic buildings has begun a remarkable new chapter. The former Benedictine Monastery on Country Club Road, 800 N Country Club Rd, celebrated for its pink stucco exterior, Spanish Revival arches, and distinctive dome, has been thoughtfully reintroduced to the community as La Rosa, a live-music and cultural venue that honors its past while embracing Tucson’s creative future.
From Sacred Sanctuary to Civic Landmark
Completed in 1940 and designed by renowned architect Roy Place, the Benedictine Monastery served as the home of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration for nearly 80 years. For generations of Tucsonans, the monastery stood as a place of quiet devotion and reflection, a serene counterpoint to the city’s steady midtown growth…