Even before the arrival of the friars, there was a monastery on the same site near Lichtenau, but little is known about it. Under the leadership of the Augustinian canons, a steady rise began. As can be seen from today's well-preserved ensemble of buildings, the convent experienced its heyday during the Baroque period. Today, the unique LWL exhibition "Eingetreten! 1700 years of monastic culture" can be seen here today. The monastery garden, restored according to historical models, is a European garden heritage site.