Overview

Hype:

The National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, popularly known as The Grotto, is a Catholic outdoor altar and sanctuary located in the Madison South district of Portland, Oregon. Constructed in 1924, the sanctuary covers 62 acres, set both at the foot of, and atop, a 110 foot cliff. It is a ministry of the Servite Friars, Order of Friar Servants of Mary. A large meditation hall whose main chamber is at clifftop level extends down to the foot of the cliff; the cross on the hill is visible many miles away. In addition to a church, there are several thousand feet of trails, including a trail of the Stations of the Cross, along which visitors may pass in contemplation through botanical gardens. The Grotto also features a full-service Conference Center and a Gift Shop.

Time:

Fees: Admission to some portions of the gardens is paid

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Links: https://thegrotto.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grotto_(Portland,_Oregon)

Location

Closest City or Region: Portland, Oregon

Coordinates: 45.553215, -122.573535

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July 9, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Killian Wagner,

Story

We split up into groups. Anthony, Ondy, and crew went to a couple of waterfall hikes but our kids were definitely waterfalled out. My parents and our family went to The Grotto.

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