The Grotto

No matter your religion, The Grotto is a great visit. Beyond peaceful and quiet it’s a great escape from the city. When my mom visited me in Portland she said this was her favorite place we visited together. That’s saying a lot considering we also went to Cannon Beach. Make sure to walk the whole grounds. There are a lot of unique areas and even a walking maze.

I was able to stay here all day and in fact I did. This is a must-see place for me when I came to Portland. The tranquility of the road to different cultural areas and the meditation room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows are amazing. You can really do a good meditation here. The place is peaceful and beautiful, reminding me of Europe. It's just energetic.

You have to pay a little money to get into the garden. You can get to the garden by elevator. There are paths through grasslands and bushes in the garden. There are no other flower-themed gardens except the small rose garden. The religious statues by the roadside are beautiful. Through the glass of the church in the garden, you can see the 180 degree view of the whole city. There are also four simple chairs for people to rest or meditate on prayer.

It was an amazing experience to walk meditatively on the Garden grotto. Every step is a miracle!

From the route introduction of the travel agency, I learned that Portland is a unique church, located at Portland East Near Airport, only 8 miles away from the city, with few tourists and quiet environment, and ample parking space. The Grotto is not only a church, but also a natural and fresh park with green hills and mountains. The whole park is full of Catholic elements. The church is free to visit, tickets can be purchased, and elevators can be mounted directly to the top of the mountain to give you a panoramic view of the city of Portland.

It's a gift from nature. It's great. It has become a place of love, peace, hope and faith, reminding us that our lives will be better when God is at the center of our lives. The landscape of the meditation area amazes me. The road to the cross is great. If I come back next time, I will remember to wear a pair of shoes, such as sports shoes.