Citeaux Trappist Mission was established in 1896, and had a commanding view over the Umkomaas Valley. Citeaux was named after Citeaux, near Dijon, a Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1098. The local Mission was established as an outstation between Clairvaux, near Mpendle, and Reichenau, near Underberg. The remains of the mission can be found deep in the forests overlooking the Umkomaas Valley. All that remains is a large stone barn, residence and the remains of the shrine or Grotto. Athough high up from the river, the station drew its water from a local stream, close to a waterfall.
