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I first learned about the Grotto in the late 80's and last visited probably in 1990 or so when I was 20. There used to be a vine we would swing from out over the open ravine on the side opposite of the Grotto. My friends and I always found it to be a magical and peaceful, beautiful place to visit. I'm glad to see that at least it is still standing but it's sad to see that other than a tour via the local Museum Of Arts & Science the only other way to visit it now is to pay $125 a nite to stay in an Airbnb as the land is now privately owned. But what else would you expect from a former Macon mayor and his family. Always about the $$$$.

Love this film. It is important to learn about preservation and how we can enhance the natural and historic beauty if our environments.

What I’ve heard that you can contact Museum art and sciences for a tour

I lived in Winship North, 1st in 1980...later mid 90's. It was in very good shape in 80... but 15 years later or so it was going downhill, but nowhere like it appears now. There was a wooden sign with a trail map that was at the entrance of the trail back into the woods. The trail was wide and I heard a story North Winship had a Willys Jeep that he would drive on the trail. There was even a wide drivable path that led to the pool. Winshio North was a premium apartment complex when it opened in the late 70's and as it it went downhill so did the woods behind it. There was even a guard shack like structure in the woods just off from where the entrance to the apartments is. It had the spanish tile roof just like the picture of the house did ,which hung in the apartment office. The apartment office was built on the foundation of the house which has a brick terrace on the back. In 1980 the foundation just had a deck built on it. Macon has a magical feel to that has faded away with the slide into what it is now. The old money has left the area.

We would cut school & spend the day at the grotto in the 90's.

Did anything ever become of this? Was anything ever done with the Grotto?

I'M all on board if you come up with a way to save it let me know I know my wife and 2 outhers that will spend the time and what ever we need to do to make it come to life. . Like I seed before I used to go there as a very young child I know a good bit of the history and a lot that is told is only Myth I know a lot of what I know to be the truth a older guy many years ago told me of going there when it was a place of beauty and was used daily. Ram and Alicia.

I cam remember when the statues were still theer and you could go down the hill to the pool then the world found out about it and it went to hell. wish people would have never knew about it.

I will be up in Macon for a Women's convention at the end of April, is there a way to contact anyone to visit the Grotto?

Thank y'all for your great work documenting this treasure. :-)

I played there throughout my pre-teen childhood and lived on the Prado until 15 when we moved to Chicago. My friends and I visited there when Winship was still alive (Appointed Governor of Puerto Rico in a very harsh rule), but he paid no attention to who was roaming the property. We had no idea that the Jesuits held it before Winship. Shocked no one has paid attention to it in 60 years as I am in my 70s. Truly a treasure especially with the new botanical discoveries of virgin hardwood. As kids we did not notice that. But were always magically enchanted. Thanks to the youth who have brought attention to this dream land that stimulated my imagination since I was young. Thought about it many times since. Down the road was a Jamie Wyeth scene of a broken down farm house where a man with mental illness would run up and down the fence and yell at us on our bikes. Must do it, Macon. Want to be proud that one recognizes it is not only the Hay House which needs preserving. Natural Resources and early history does as well. No one will abuse it, and property values are always enhanced with natural beauty around their properties protected and preserved for posterity. Ellen

LOVE the video and so glad to hear that there might be some sort of protection of this sight! I've never been to the grotto, however, so this is really fascinating! I have been up the very small "driveway" across from St. Francis Church.. many years ago. Back then, there was an area with small columns in a circle and concrete benches. I have heard that these are no longer there. Such a shame. Would love to check out the actual grotto!

As a Mercer student, this was one of my favorite places to visit each year. I usually go during the winter to avoid all the under growth which makes it easier to get to. The creek area beyond it is a peaceful place to relax.

Awesome! :)

Who knows and can share how to contact the owners to get permission to make photographs?

My husband just visited it last week. He took lots of pictures.

Nice short film. I grew up riding my horse to The Grotto and hanging out there as a teenager.

Great vid! Haven't lived in Macon for years but I used to go down to that Grotto sometimes and check it out. It was a little hidden gem tucked away in the city. Cool to see there's some traction on preserving it.

I would love to see this protected. Macon has a history that is worth preserving

my playground, God that broke our hearts when they destroyed it!

Most downtown maconites known of the grotto.

I know it well. Thanks for the doc. Good memories.

I believe there is a geocache on that lot.

Awww shit, you cant hear the audio on the interviews.

truer words never spoken

Danced so hard!!! Security took my molly during this set, but all in all great time!

Amazing video! Best set of the weekend

its "Do i see color"

It's a remix they did of an Adventure Club song, you can find it on their soundcloud. Adventure Club - Do I See Color (Big Gigantic Remix)

I was plastered that night. I went back to camp and showed my homies the videos and was just mind blown for hours. Where was the after party?

Was glad I went to Big G and then ran over to catch the tail end of Mimosa.

so0o0oo good

wasn't at roo, but i completely agree with that statement; "Big G was the place to be"

COME SEE ALABAMA SHAKES, my friend said. GONNA BE AWESOME, he said.

I'm not sure of the track name. I was frustrated with the times as well, but Big G was the place to be.

Yes I do quiggy, it should be up soon, this uploader is ridiculously slow. I also have a ton of red hot and some skrillex, soja, mac, luda

dooo you have the remix of that Mercy song by kanye they played? my phone died during the song

I had to back up for Radiohead, I couldn't be in such a tight spot during that moment if you know what I mean. When I got to the back, it was beautiful.

Oh yea dude, it was amazing. I have many more videos to come, I just didn't realize how long they took to upload -_-