A Place of Sanctuary
Bringing The Grotto to You
Day 75: The Leaves
The Leaves

The Grotto is a 62-acre sanctuary in the middle of the city. Beautiful art and architecture is nestled among scenic gardens and lush forests. The birds sing and the air is fresh. It is a place of solitude, peace and prayer.

Visitors to The Grotto are surrounded by the colorful palette of nature. Our winding paths lead you through a mile and a half of flowers, shrubs and trees.

The wonder of the needles and leaves in the spring reminds us all of new life. We praise God for the glorious gift of nature.
A Message from Pope Francis

“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is … life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because of you.”
Preparing for Renewal

Leaves change color in transition from autumn to winter. These changes prepare for new growth - spring. Let us all remember that change-transition-pain is a sign that we are alive. Problems are a sign that we are strong, and prayer is a sign we are not alone.
A Palette of Nature

We hope you enjoy this snapshot of the some of the wonderful colors and textures of the leaves and needles found at The Grotto.
A Leaf for all Seasons

We hope you enjoyed this tour of the colors and textures of nature. We invite you all to come visit The Grotto throughout the year. The colors and textures are always changing. We hope to to see you very soon.
The Grotto
The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

NE 85th & Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

503-254-7371