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Ave Maria Grotto - "Jerusalem in Miniature"

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Hours

Winter Hours
(October - May)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Hours
(June - September)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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​7 days a week

Closed:
New Years Day
Easter
Thanksgiving 
​Christmas


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Admission Rates

​Standard Rates
Adult: $8

Children 5/under: Free
Seniors/AAA/AARP: $6
Military/Veterans: $5

Group Rates 10+
Adults: $6
Students: $5
Children 5/under: Free
Seniors: $5
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Dining & Lodging

Retreat Center

Guests looking for overnight accommodations are welcome to stay our guest house on the campus of St. Bernard Abbey, home of the Ave Maria Grotto.

For more information call 256-734-3946 or fill out a reservation request form.
stbernardabbey.com/reservations/

Leashed dogs are welcome. Please be sure to keep the grounds clean and other visitors comfortable. 

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What Our Visitors are Saying


​Not Catholic? Don't let that stop you. The experience is universal. Brother Joseph's miniatures capture Western even some eastern images. The out door setting invites thought and meditation. Bells reminded me of a call for prayer in Cairo. The birds will gladden any nature lover's heart. Peaceful for those who yearn for it but no doubt punctuated by Catholic tradition and artifacts: December 2019

Beautiful place! The staff is helpful and courteous. The gift shop has a very nice variety of religious items.: December 2019

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