Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Saint Anne's Shrine in Vermont

Saint Anne's Shrine is located at:

92 Saint Anne's Road
Isle La Motte, Vermont 05463
Phone: 802-928-3362
Email:  info@saintannesshrine.org

Shrine Website:

http://www.saintannesshrine.org

Directions:
 
From Montreal -
Highway 15 to Champlain, NY (near McDonld's) take left on Route 11 to Route 2, cross bridge to Vermont and follow signs to Saint Anne's Shrine

From Burlington Interstate 89 - Champlain Islands
Exit 17, Route 2 through South Hero, Grand Isle and North Hero, cross North Hero Bridge, take left on Route 129, travel 2-3 miles, cross Isle La Motte Bridge and follow signs to Saint Anne's Shrine

From St. Albans - Interstate 89
Exit 21 in Swanton, turn left off exit and remain on Route 78, cross the Swanton/Alburg Bridge and follow signs to Saint Anne's Shrine

Interstate in New York - 87
Interstate in Vermont - 89

The Shrine is situated on 13 acres, touching the shores of Lake Champlain, and overlooking the Adirondack Mountains. Visitors can reflect among the pine trees in the Way of the Cross. Many rustic grottos, dedicated to the Saints, dot the grounds providing areas for peace and prayer.

An all purpose building is open daily to visitors providing space in inclement weather. Picnic facilities are plentiful for families and groups of all types. The café is open Sundays in July and August for a delicious and bountiful Breakfast Buffet. Meals are available for organizations and groups by reservation while beverages, snacks and ice cream are served daily. The Gift Shop is open daily for visitors wishing to purchase books, religious articles, souvenirs and Vermont gifts.

Spiritual Retreats can be held at the Shrine.

Retreat Cabins:

http://www.saintannesshrine.org/#!the-cabins/co55

The Shrine Gift Shop, located in the lower level of the Boucher Building, is open mid-May through mid-October. Items are always available year round by calling the Shrine Office.

Cafeteria:

The Café serves lunch Wednesday afternoons. Other times can be arranged for groups upon request.

Picnic Area

The beautiful grounds and sandy beach are open daily and a large dock is available for those who wish to visit the Shrine by boat.

Overnight Camping

 



Overnight camping area is available to visitors making a pilgrimage to the Shrine. Donation of $30 without electricity; $40 with electricity. (US funds) Must register at office.
Overnight camping for youth groups under the age of 18 is not permitted.

On July 25th, 2015 at the shrine:

The Feast of Saint Anne, Vigil Mass at 7:00pm, followed by Candlelight Procession

On July 26th, 2015 at the shrine:

The Feast of Saint Anne, Mass at 9:00am and 10:30am, New York Knights of Columbus Pilgrimage, 
Mass at 12:15pm 
 




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