A Place of Sanctuary
Bringing The Grotto to You
Day 71: A Gallery in the Woods
Art Among Nature

Set among the beauty of God's creation, visitors to The Grotto enjoy works of art created by the hands and minds of men and women from all over the world. Whether it is an Italian marble statue, capiz from the Philippines, or a mosaic designed by a local artist, The Grotto is a showcase for all who love art.
A Sample Palette

So many forms of art can be found at The Grotto. From sculpture to tapestry, woodcarving to mosaic, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Since we are currently closed, we offer you this taste of the art that can be discovered when visiting The Grotto.
Sculpture in Bronze

1: The Christus Statue
2: Mary, Our Mother
3: The Pietà in the Meditation Chapel
4: St. Francis of Assisi
5: A Quiet Moment
6: St. Juan Diego
Sculpture in Marble

1: The Blessed Virgin Mother
2: The Assumption of Mary
3: St. Joseph with the Baby Jesus
4: Sacred Heart of Jesus
5: St. Therese
6: The Pietà in Our Lady's Grotto
7: Kneeling Angel
8: St. Jude Thaddeus
9: St. Philip Benizi
10: Our Lady of Lourdes
Woodcarving

1-4: Via Matris in the Upper Gardens
5-6: The Peace Pole
Mosaic

1: St. Peregrine Shrine
2-3: Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe
4: Mother and Child on the Chapel Tower
5: St. Anne in the Chapel of Mary
6: Seven Holy Founders in the Chapel of Mary
Murals

1: Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mother into Heaven
2: The Fourth Sorrow from the Via Matris
3: The Seventh Sorrow from the Via Matris
4: Archangel Gabriel
5: The Wedding at Cana
6: Murals in the Chapel of Mary

Update Spring 2021

Since this email was published, the murals have been restored. We invite you to come and visit The Chapel of Mary and see the completed restoration.
Brickwork

1: The Servite Crest in The Grotto Plaza
2-6: The Grotto Labyrinth
Bas-relief in Marble and Bronze

1-2: St. Joseph's Grove
3-6: Mysteries of the Rosary in the Peace Garden
7-8: The Stations of the Cross
Architecture

1-2: The Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel
3: Our Lady of Lavang Shrine
4: Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
5: Dambana
6: The Chapel of Mary
7: The Grotto Gift Shop
8: The Monastery
9: Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine
10: St. Anne's Chapel
11: The Chapel Tower
12: The Meditation Chapel
Landscaping

1-8: The Peace Garden in the Upper Gardens
Other Mediums: Clay, Stained Glass, Tapestry, Stone

1: Dambana
2: Stained glass window in Chapel of Mary
3: Servite Crest on the statue of Mary, Our Mother
4: Tapestry in The Grotto Gift Shop
There is much more ...

We hope you enjoyed this sample of the art which can be found at The Grotto. There is much more.

We look forward to the day when we may reopen our gates and invite you all to come discover your favorite piece of art at The Grotto.
The Grotto
The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

NE 85th & Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

503-254-7371