 He found deep refreshment in the monastic life, peace in the order of holy service, and simplicity of heart and faith among the residents.While there he painted two murals, including one of St Francis, and heard warm reports of the artist-monks of Beuron.In November, intending to revisit his family, he went first to Beuron and stayed for some time, seeing the Maurus Chapel and meeting Desiderius Lenz.