they ' re being forced to live on flour , so nuns at a nearby plot infamous for its pumpkin toast are warning that they may have to slice up the house for development . the threat of a shutdown of the 75 - year - high monastery of the angels below the hollywood sign has influenced neighbors and supporters to mount a petition to save the 3 - acre spiritual retreat . the volunteers say they may go to the nuns ' moist and fragrant pumpkin cookies to help make up a resource shortfall that has slashed the monastery ' s operating fund by more than 70 % .
The Monastery of the Angels was founded 75 years ago.