Five kilometers north of Lukh, in the village of Timiryazevo, lies the Nikol-Tikhon Lukh Desert. It was founded in 1498 by the venerable Tikhon of Lukh, whose canonization in the late 16th century contributed to the development of the monastery. The relics of the venerable Tikhon were found incorrupt in the monastery necropolis, attracting many pilgrims and benefactors. During the Time of Troubles, the monks and peasants of the monastery supported the militia of Minin and Pozharsky with money, volunteers, and pastoral guidance. According to local legend, after defeating the Poles, Pozharsky visited the Tikhon Monastery to express his gratitude for the help. Over time, the monastery's settlement grew into a large trading village with a fair, the proceeds of which, by royal decree, went to the monastery. However, in 1678, the monastery was completely burned down. The monks then decided to build a stone church, and in 1680, the Church of the Exaltation was completed, becoming a valuable architectural monument of the Ivanovo region. The bell tower, built in 1836 in the classical style, harmoniously blended into the monastery complex. Despite the completion of construction, in 1680, the monastery lost its independence, becoming part of the Voskresensky New Jerusalem Monastery near Moscow. This led to the decline of the monastery, but in 1743, Empress Elizabeth restored its independence. Under Catherine II, the monastery remained a third-class institution despite secularization and retained support from local patrons. In the 18th century, the Holy Gates, a side chapel, and cells were built. Paul I returned fishing plots and land to the monastery. In the early 19th century, the monastery established a spiritual school for 200 students, and the bell tower completed the formation of the monastery ensemble. In the 1930s, the Nikol-Tikhon Desert was closed, and a machine-tractor station was established on its territory. The churches were decapitated but not destroyed. Monastic life was revived by the decree of the Holy Synod on July 16, 1995.