Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos

Enjoyed Seeing the Work of Human Hands

An amazing place to enjoy nature's beauty and experience the work of a man dedicated to his faith. The grottos are all outdoors and do require walking and climbing stairs. The shrine is interesting, a...

A labor of love that's one-of-a-kind!

I have been coming here ever since 1960! This beautiful location inspired one of the Franciscan brothers to build these shrines by himself. Many visitors left their jewelry and semi-precious stones ...

Peaceful and serene walk

I am not a very religious person but there is something so moving about the beauty of religion when it’s done right. We were met by 2 people when we got out of the car at the chapel. So friendly and w...

Quiet reflection

Absolutely beautiful. Open air chapel with statues. You can buy a candle for $4 to light. Cute little gift shop. Many statues. Stairs to many of the statues. Easy to get lost keep going straight ...

Wonderful Site of Devotion

The Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos is a beautifully serene destination. It is a wonderful place to spend time meditating and praying. A winding path takes you through several grottos dedicated to ...