September 20, 2015
The Stations of the Cross and the Grotto itself (which are free) are worth the visit, but for $5 you can ride the elevator to the top of the cliffs where there is a meditation chapel with spectacular floor-to-ceiling views to the northeast, meticulously groomed gardens, a labyrinth, ponds, and more. There are statues of metal, marble, and wood that bear haunting detail. As a photographer, I found myself wanting to come back again in early morning, or when fall colors are peaking, or in spring when everything is in bloom. If I lived in the area, I would definitely spring for the $50 annual pass to the gardens.
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