Visit St. Joseph's Grove

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 7 p.m.

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

Chapel of Mary

Daily Masses

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Priest Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m. and

3-5 p.m.

Meet the priest outside the Visitor Center while the renovation continues.

St. Joseph Prayer

O Blessed Saint Joseph, who felt the worry and sorrow of a parent along with Blessed Mary, when the child Jesus was lost in the Temple in Jerusalem: protect our dear children now and always.

May you, O Blessed Joseph, foster father of Jesus, be their special foster father with God and Mary in heaven. Let our children, like Jesus, grow healthily in age, wisdom, and grace before God and all creation.

Amen.

This week, as we continue our centennial celebration, we will bring you the beauty and serenity of the various gardens found throughout the sanctuary.

Which garden is your favorite?

Today: St. Joseph's Grove

St. Joseph's Grove

Located in The Grotto Upper Gardens, this grove is a perfect place for contemplation and reflection.

The marble panels found in the grove depict the joys and sorrows that were part of the life of this strong, quiet man.

Surrounding the majestic statue and panels, is a beautiful mix of native plants, trees, and flowers.

St. Joseph's Grove

Located in The Grotto Upper Gardens, this grove is a perfect place for contemplation and reflection.

The marble panels found in the grove depict the joys and sorrows that were part of the life of this strong, quiet man.

Surrounding the majestic statue and panels is a beautiful mix of native plants, trees, and flowers.

The statue and marble panels were installed in 1947. Since then, the surrounding forest has grown tall and the vegetation has thickened.

Flowers bloom in the spring and summer throughout the garden.

Flowers of St. Joseph's Grove

Trilliums, Camellias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are some of the most common flowers you may spot while visiting St. Joseph's Grove, especially in the spring.

Your Sanctuary of Peace

All are welcome to come and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in our gardens at any time of the year.

Wine Tasting at The Grotto

Saturday, July 13

2-5 p.m.

The Grotto Conference Center

Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting, followed by a guided tour through our Upper Gardens.

Chillable Reds have become incredibly popular over the last several years and are perfect for summer sipping in the sun. Chillable Reds are lighter in tannins, making them enjoyable to those who typically shy away from red wine. This class will include a flight of six wines, a hearty selection of snacks, and a guided tour of our Upper Gardens to end the afternoon.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide variety of items including books, rosaries, cards, medals, jewelry, home accessories, yummy treats, and much more.

We invite you to come and explore the store.

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