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The Grotto

Name: The Grotto
Address: 8840 North East Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97220, US

8840 North East Skidmore Street

Portland, OR 97220

The Grotto

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503-254-7371

About Us:

This beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden is located in Portland, Oregon.Â "The Grotto" is the popular name of The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother.Â It is a non-profit organization supported solely by the proceeds of its gift shop and by donations. It is administered by the Order of Friars Servants of Mary, USA Province.

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