Ave Maria Grotto
located in Cullman, Alabama
Ave Maria Grotto is a small landscaped garden located at St. Benard Abbey (the only Benedictine Abbey in Alabama) and was dedicated in order to house the 125 miniature famous buildings and other edifices built by Brother Joseph Zoettl. Scattered throughout 3 acres of park grounds are his replicas which he created over more than 40 years.
The Grotto is sometimes called "Jerusalem in Miniature" because of the fantastic miniatures he created.
Along with the garden of miniatures, the Abbey grounds have several meeting centers, guest lodging, and wooded walking trails for nature lovers.
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located in Cullman, Alabama
Ave Maria Grotto is a small landscaped garden located at St. Benard Abbey (the only Benedictine Abbey in Alabama) and was dedicated in order to house the 125 miniature famous buildings and other edifices built by Brother Joseph Zoettl. Scattered throughout 3 acres of park grounds are his replicas which he created over more than 40 years.
The Grotto is sometimes called "Jerusalem in Miniature" because of the fantastic miniatures he created.
Along with the garden of miniatures, the Abbey grounds have several meeting centers, guest lodging, and wooded walking trails for nature lovers.
No Current News
Aldridge Botanical Gardens
Ave Maria Grotto
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Huntsville Botanical Garden
University of Alabama Arboretum
William Bartram Arboretum
View all gardens in Alabama
Address:
1600 Saint Bernard Drive SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Hours & Times:
Apr - Sep : 8am-6pm
Oct - Mar : 8am-5pm
7 days a week
Closed: Xmas Day and New Year's Day
Admission:
Adults $7.00
Children 6-12 $4.50
(under 6 free w/ adult)
Sr. Citizens $5.00
Phone:
(205) 734-4110
Visit the Official Website
1600 Saint Bernard Drive SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Hours & Times:
Apr - Sep : 8am-6pm
Oct - Mar : 8am-5pm
7 days a week
Closed: Xmas Day and New Year's Day
Admission:
Adults $7.00
Children 6-12 $4.50
(under 6 free w/ adult)
Sr. Citizens $5.00
Phone:
(205) 734-4110
Visit the Official Website
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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