as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
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Located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, the only Benedictine monastery of men in the state, the grotto is a landscaped hillside covered in 125 miniature stone and cement replicas of famous buildings from all over the globe.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
The spa, which is set within a grotto created from the living rock of the Piagnaro hills.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Sleeping in a cavern or grotto might not sound like a luxury getaway, but thanks to a growing number of cave hotels it’s become an increasingly chic experience.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
The spa, which is set within a grotto created from the living rock of the Piagnaro hills.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Sleeping in a cavern or grotto might not sound like a luxury getaway, but thanks to a growing number of cave hotels it’s become an increasingly chic experience.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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