Pastorius Haus
In 1668 the City of Windsheim appointed the Praying Sisters, a group of women living in chastity and voluntarily
poor, a house on the Pastorius Haus property. In 1710 a new structure, the present day Pastorius Haus was built. It would
be known for centuries as the Bethaus, the prayer house. With the help of donations and alms, the Praying
Sisters did charitable work, cared for the poor, and nursed the sick. After the Praying Sisters, the house continued
on to be known as the Bethaus but had a variety of functions until its eventual fall into ruins.
In 1984, the
non-profit organization, Pastorius Home Association, Inc., acquired the house and after an over $1 Million renovation project
opened its doors to guests in 1986.
The home is now operated as an American-German cultural center and bed and breakfast.
The house offers 7 double bed rooms, all with private bathrooms, 2 dormitories accommodating
25 people, 3 single bed rooms, plus a reception hall, dining room, seminar room, and other facilities.
As a member of the Pastorius Home Association, Inc., you and your friends can stay at “your
home” in Germany for as little as $30 per person daily, including breakfast.
Student and adult groups are
welcomed.
Our friendly houseparents speak both English and German.
