It was initiated in life of St Bernard of Clairvaux. Agar describes her childhood as being "full of balloons, hoops and St Bernard dogs". The hospice later became famous for its use of St Bernard dogs in rescue operations. Three of his brothers were also monks of Mount St Bernard. Winters later performed solo, often with the aid of his St Bernard dog, Schnorbitz. They are supported by the Cistercian monastery of Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire. Piedmont also connects with Switzerland with the Simplon and Great St Bernard passes. The chapel was built and dedicated to St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1530. The beer is brewed in the Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire. The dogs at the Barry Foundation are reportedly smaller than the average St Bernard. Clara Vallis of St Bernard, now the "bright valley" was originally, the "Valley of Wormwood". St Bernard articulated this in his commentary on the "Song of Songs".