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  Grotto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The picturesque Grotta Azzura at Capri and the grotto of the villa of Tiberius in the Bay of Naples are outstanding natural seashore grottoes.
The numinous quality of the grotto is still more ancient, of course: in a grotto near Knossos in Crete, Eileithyia had been venerated even before Minoan palace-building, and farther back in time the immanence of the divine in a grotto is an aspect of the sacred caves of Lascaux.
Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67 ft into the chalk hillside on the outskirts of Ware, Hertforshire; built during the late 18th century, the chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of coloured glass [1].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grotto   (925 words)

  
 Cleveland Grotto - About Us
Established in 1944 and chartered in 1945, The Cleveland Grotto is the oldest continuously active Grotto in the country.
The Cleveland Grotto is actively involved in on-going cave clean-up and conservation projects in West Virginia and in Kentucky.
Grotto members are also active in the community with educational programs on the principles of caving, cave conservation, and cave safety, with such organizations as the Natural History Museum, The Great Lakes Science Center, and youth groups.
www.clevelandgrotto.org /about.html   (1215 words)

  
 Scared Heart Grotto, Alanthalai, Tamil Nadu, India.
As a recognition of peace, it was planned to build a grotto depicting the scene "Jesus Christ appearing to St.Margaret Magdalene in the garden of Parlamonial Convent".
On this grotto stands the King of Kings, the King of peace with open heart and outstretched hands to embrace the millions who honour Him.
This Grotto is a place of solace to the grief stricken, a treat to lovers of art, a throne of blessing to childless couples to be blessed with off springs, a comfort house for the afflicted, a refuge for sinners and broken hearted, a paradise for the devotees.
web.syr.edu /~tssilvei/grotto.html   (540 words)

  
 Giant, Daisy and Grotto Groups
Grotto's interval depends on the duration of the previous eruption.
Grotto Geyser, Indicator Spring slowly rises until it is easily visible from the trail.
Grotto Geyser eruption although it has been known to start just prior to an expected eruption of Grotto Fountain Geyser and delay the start of that geyser and as a result the start of Grotto Geyser.
www.geocities.com /~dmonteit/gg_dg_gg.htm   (4336 words)

  
 Grotto of the Redemption - West Bend, Iowa
In the Grotto of the Resurrection there is an empty tomb with an angel pointing to the lid of the tomb on which is written: “He is risen, He is not here.”
This grotto made of 65 tons of petrified wood from Montana and the Dakotas shows the traditional manger scene of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.
The grotto was erected in 1956 and the statuary arrived in the early 1970’s.
www.westbendgrotto.com /tour.htm   (768 words)

  
 The Grotto, The Writer's Grotto, San Francisco
The writers and filmmakers at the Grotto are not united by anything more than that -- not by any school of thought, or style, or genre.
It is for writers of any sort, but only for writers who are committed enough to their writing that they are willing to shell out rent money for space - and very often, but not always, this means writers who make a living at it, or are on the verge of doing so.
One is in the Castro district, called the Sanchez Grotto Annex, with nine writers.
www.pobronson.com /index_the_grotto.htm   (723 words)

  
 History of Marsden Grotto!
From his grotto home he dispensed refreshments to smugglers and to the growing number of more public visitors to the bay.
On one occasion the smugglers were nearly caught in the act at Marsden after one of their fraternity turned informer and passed information to the South Shields excise men regarding the landing of illegal cargo at Marsden Bay.
The photo below of the grotto was taken last year when I was on holiday there, the beach now has a lot of pebbles where once there was golden sand.
home.iprimus.com.au /shaka/marsdengrotto.html   (554 words)

  
 Gethsemane: The Grotto of the Betrayal
It is possible that a text painted on a wall of the grotto (and which we shall discuss again later) was the reason for the change in the minds of pilgrims.
Roughly, the Grotto of Gethsemane measures 19 metres by 10.
Originally, the entrance to the grotto was on the north side and was in the form of an opening about 5 metres in size.
www.christusrex.org /www1/ofm/san/GET09cav.html   (1674 words)

  
 The Twickenham Museum : Alexander Pope's Grotto
Alexander Pope moved to the rural setting of Twickenham in 1719, leasing three cottages on a small plot of land on the banks of the Thames in what is now known as Cross Deep.
Pope’s Villa was separated from his main garden by the road and in October 1720 he obtained a licence to construct a tunnel under the road to connect the two.
For many, the Grotto represents the idea of art imitating nature and is seen as a symbol reflecting Pope’s life and development as a poet.
www.twickenham-museum.org.uk /detail.asp?ContentID=21   (499 words)

  
 the detroit software engineers' grotto
in 1994, the writer po bronson started something called "the san francisco writers' grotto." that grotto is a group of writers who rent commercial space, and use it as a place to write and interact.
again like the writers' grotto, the software engineers' grotto is only for those engineers who are committed enough to their work that they are willing to shell out rent money for space.
our grotto explicitly does not discriminate against anyone because of race, sex, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, etc. it would be great if our grotto had equal numbers of men and women and a cross section of cultures - something sorely lacking in every corporate environment i've worked in.
detroitgrotto.org   (1970 words)

  
 D/FW Grotto Dallas Texas Dallas County Texas Organized Caving Caving Speleology Cave Exploration National Speleological ...
The Dallas Grotto was a short-lived chapter of the National Speleological Society (NSS) that was born and died in the late 1950's.
The Grotto decided to bring in the Texas Region by extending an invitation to all the Grottos in Texas.
The UT Grotto in Austin and the Abilene Grotto were the best sources of cavers, but we had people from all over the state.
www.dfwgrotto.org /history.htm   (1792 words)

  
 Diablo Grotto
The Diablo Grotto is a chapter of the National Speleological Society (NSS), a national organization devoted to the exploration, study, and preservation of caves and cave-related phenomena.
This is one purpose of a grotto, the NSS term for a chapter.
The Diablo Grotto is composed primarily of cavers from the East Bay and Contra Costa areas of Northern California.
www.museumca.org /diablo   (834 words)

  
 The History of Stowe : Gardens & Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1738, the year before the Grotto was started, Lord Cobham designed the Shell Rotondo, which stood on the bank of the lake just to the south-west of the Grotto.
When first constructed in 1739-46, the Grotto was a free-standing building with an elaborate formal exterior, perhaps one of Kent's last designs at Stowe.
Earth was being heaped up behind the Grotto from 1752 to screen it from the Grecian Valley, the circular basin made at the front in 1740 was removed in about 1768 and the Pebble Rotondo followed its Shell twin into oblivion by 1786.
www.stowe.co.uk /history/gardens_park/grotto.html   (480 words)

  
 Santorini Hotels Grotto Villas Hotel Santorini Grotto Luxury Villas Fira Firostefani Santorini Luxury Hotels Hotels ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The magnificent Grotto Villas Traditional Houses in Santorini is a 4 star complex high up on the edge of the Caldera.
Grotto Villas is a hotel that combines the old and the new - the famous Cycladic island style is interspersed with luxurious modern comforts.
General hotel facilities at Grotto Villas include a 24 hours reception and an open air Swimming pool overlooking the volcano.
www.santonet.com /hotels/grotto   (425 words)

  
 Grotto
There is a legend that Dubois, on one of his pastoral journeys, was attracted by a light on the mountain and found this blessed spot, one of the loveliest in the world, and there erected a rude cross.
A recess or grotto was thus formed underneath the great trunk and the thick roots which overhung the bed of the stream.
And, after Mother Seton moved to the Valley, the Grotto was to her the most loved spot on the mountain.
www.emmitsburg.net /grotto/history.htm   (3479 words)

  
 Grotto
While pervaded with a spirit of wholesome fun, it teaches a serious lesson which lingers with the initiate, instilling in him a spirit of optimism, a kindly feeling for his brother man and an impression of GOOD FELLWOSHIP which is something devoutly to be desired.
Other Grottoes meet by the rules of the Old Festive Board staging their meetings around a luncheon or a dinner.
Among grotto members are many Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters, Governors and ex-Governors of the various states, numerous other Government officials and Masonic civic leaders.
www.la-mason.com /grotto.htm   (893 words)

  
 The Philadelphia Grotto - Ten Years Underground (1961-1971)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Founded in 1947, the Grotto met continuously at the Academy of the Natural Sciences, except for a brief period at LaSalle College and at 1520 Race Street, between 1958 and 1960.
The Grotto picnic was held in July at the Old Dutch Mill, and it was well attended.
The rent was constantly increasing at the Academy while the Grotto was poorer, and the new quarters were rent free.
www.phillygrotto.org /content/view/31/50   (6636 words)

  
 Blue Grotto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is a noted sea cave on the coast of the Italian island of Capri.
Depending upon the tide and the size of the swells pounding the entrance to the grotto, the guides will have passengers lie down while they pull the boat and sightseers into the grotto with a chain permanently attached to the cave entrance.
The underground passages leading to the grotto are partially sealed and supposedly once were connected to catacombs of Roman tombs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Grotto   (208 words)

  
 Grotto of the Redemption, West Bend, Iowa
Come to the Grotto of the Redemption and witness a miracle in stone.
The Grotto is nestled in the rural Iowa community of West Bend.
Whether West Bend is your travel destination or you are passing through on your way, be sure to stop and see the location that has been included in such features as Roadside America and Disney's The Straight Story.
www.westbendgrotto.com   (127 words)

  
 Grotto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The grotto is an artificial structure or excavation in a garden made to resemble a cave.
Since the structural unit of a grotto is the boulder, the challenge of the project was to develop a set of modular boulders that combine in a way that defies a conventional sense of order.
Due to EPS foam's lightness, cheapness and facility in cutting, initial cost estimates were under budget using industry standard compensation for material and labor.
www.terraswarm.com /projects/grotto.html   (147 words)

  
 Sightseeing in Aruba - Lourdes Grotto
The Lourdes Grotto was created under the guidance of a priest named "Erkamp" and parishioners in the year 1958.
The year 1958 was an important year as it was 150 years ago that the Holy Virgin appeared in front of Bernadette, as legend has it in Aruba.
Every year, on February 11th (feast of Lady of Lourdes) a procession leaves from the St. Theresita church in San Nicolas to the grotto, where a mass is performed.
www.aruba.com /pages/lourdesgrotto.htm   (284 words)

  
 Dickeyville Grotto, Dickeyville, Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A grotto-building contagion struck the Midwest and south in the early 20th century — from the massive junk glass and stone battlements of the Grotto of the Redemption, to holy landmarks-in-miniature of the Ave Maria Grotto.
The Grotto wraps around the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, a folk art progression that includes a small artificial cave, statue alcoves, arches and fountains.
Left of the main grotto is a walkway with a pillar and stylized cross marked "Religion;" to the right an American flag sculpture promises "Patriotism."
www.roadsideamerica.com /attract/WIDICgrotto.html   (317 words)

  
 Mount St. Mary's University: Grotto
The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes is the oldest known replica of the revered French shrine, dating to about 1875 (the original Lourdes apparitions were in 1858).
The Grotto was proclaimed a Public Oratory on December 8, 1965, by His Eminence Lawrence Cardinal Shehan, archbishop of Baltimore.
A place of pastoral beauty and spiritual inspiration, it draws hundreds of thousands of religious pilgrims and tourists annually from all faiths and all parts of the globe.
www.msmary.edu /grotto   (158 words)

  
 Fern Grotto, Kauai
At the grotto, you will be serenaded by Hawaiian musicians playing traditional, local songs.
On the way to the Fern Grotto, you will encounter numerous photo opportunities of the tropical gasslands lining the river and cloud-capped Mt. Waialeale looming in the background.
Fern Grotto is accessible via tour boats or kayak, however, the main boat dock at the grotto is reserved for the tour boats
www.hawaiiweb.com /kauai/html/sites/fern_grotto.html   (236 words)

  
 Constitution for Little Egypt Grotto Caving Club
The constitution and by-laws of the NSS shall be binding in this grotto.
To be eligible for a board position, one must be a current regular, lifetime, or family member who is both an NSS member, greater than the age of 17 and a grotto member, either regular, lifetime or family member for a minimum of one year prior to the current year.
The Board shall be elected by a majority of the current grotto membership who are eligible to vote and are present at the date of the election.
home.globaleyes.net /carbide/constitution.html   (1644 words)

  
 Assumption Grotto Catholic Church
Assumption Grotto Church is a vibrant Detroit parish that champions fidelity to Catholic teaching, family values, and the rich cultural patrimony of the Catholic Church
Assumptiongrotto.com is a information site about the common events at Grotto, If you really want to see what Assumption Grotto is about go to Diane's Blog below and see the real Grotto and all of it's beauty, holiness.
We now have someone working in the archives and in preparation for the upcoming Jubilee, we are asking if you have any photos of the graduating classes from Grotto School from the 1900’s to 1985, when the school closed.
www.assumptiongrotto.com   (533 words)

  
 Grotto Restaurant Jack London Sq Oakland, CA
The Grotto Restaurant was at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA at the site where Kincaids Restaurant is today.
The Grotto Restaurant was open from 1936 to February 1990.
The Restaurant was rebuilt in 1966 right behind the original location and the "Oakland Seafood Grotto" restaurant's name was shortened to "Grotto".
www.alamedainfo.com /grotto_restaurant_oakland.htm   (278 words)

  
 Grotto in Boston, MA - AOL City Guide
Most good Italian restaurants are praised for their loyal approximation of home cooking, old family recipes and devotion to tradition.
Grotto bears no resemblance to home-style cuisine -- that is, unless Mom was a master of subtle sauces who enjoyed experimenting with French methods and could offer a killer wine list.
Grotto is an excellent spot to start a romantic exploration of nouveau Italian cooking.
cityguide.aol.com /boston/restaurants/grotto/v-138549?type=details   (356 words)

  
 A New Grotto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Grotto was speedily repaired after the fire; 15 years later, no visible signs of damage remain.
Upon the completion and dedication of the new Grotto on August 5, 1896, the statue of Mary was moved to the new Grotto in the hillside.
Corson preserved many stories of the Grotto in her documentary "Cave Candles." The complete manuscript of her research can be accessed at http://classics.archives.nd.edu/corson/.
www.nd.edu /~scholast/past_issues/2000_09_08/grotto/grotto.html   (1507 words)

  
 Our Lady of Grace Grotto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Coming from Geode State Park on US 34, St. Mary's Catholic Church and grotto is on your left in West Burlington.
Atop what appears to be an artificial mound, the grotto faces a vast sunken lawn.
Always open, the grotto is particularly beautiful just after sunset with its neon sign reflecting in the water.
www.rff.org /~daly/our_lady_of_grace_grotto.htm   (104 words)

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