This is a wonderful place to visit. The garden is beautiful: everywhere silence and you can stay for prayer or just walking through and see the peace the place is giving you. Strongly suggested.

A nice place to relax and get away. If you need a place to think, meditate, stroll and just be away from it all, this place would be it. The grounds are well maintained. It's $6 to go up the elevator. There are bathrooms up...More

This is a wonderful place to visit whatever faith you have. The stations of the cross are always a favorite of mine. There are also several places you can sit quietly and think. I love this place!

The grounds are located high up on a mountain that is accessible by elevator. The area is serene and peaceful. It's a great place to disconnect

Feeling stressed out, Portland traffic have you in knots. Go to the Grotto - National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, and spend time wandering among the flowers. Spend some time at the various prayer stations and let the feeling of the location take away your...More

Had been wanting to visit and finally did; it is an amazing and creative use of land. It is a devotion to the Blessed Mother but you need not be Catholic to appreciate this. If you are in Portland, do it!

While visiting Portland my wife and I stopped by the The Grotto to explore and immerse ourselves in the local culture and past of the faith community of Oregon. The Grotto tour provided a look into the past of the Catholic influence on the Portland...More

The Grotto is beautiful, moving and a great place to relax, meditate and unwind. Take your time walking through the entire place. Did not visit the top park, it was $10. There is no charge to enter the lower level.

The natural surroundings and quiet only lend to the prayerfulness, spirituality and beauty of The Grotto. It is such a welcoming and beautiful spot for anyone, religious or not, though especially enjoyed by this Catholic/Christian.

This is a truely amazing park. There are religious statues along the path. There is a store filled with religious relics, very well done. There are benches along the way where you can sit and meditate. It is a must see. It left an indelible...More