Our Lady of the Sierras & Holy Trinity Monastery

Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine

NOTE: The Shrine was badly damaged during the Monument Fire and is currently closed. Please contact the Visitor Center, 800-288-3861, for current information about the Shrine.

The Shrine is a wonderful addition to any visit to Sierra Vista, located just south of town near Ramsey Canyon on the road to Bisbee. High on a hill in the Huachuca Mountains, a 75 foot Celtic Cross beckons visitors to come closer, and a large angel with open arms welcomes visitors to the Shrine. Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine, completed in 1998, extends a serene invitation for travelers of all faiths.  Consisting of a Cross, 31-foot Madonna figure, a chapel, and beautiful scenery, this is one spot not to miss on your tour. 

                                      

Holy Trinity Monastery

An Olivetan Benedictine Community located on 148 acres along the San Pedro River, the Holy Trinity Monastery offers a serene and prayerful atmosphere among the cottonwoods, artesian ponds, and pecan trees. The monks, sisters, and oblates residing on the grounds wish to share the peace of the desert with all, offering traditional Benedictine hospitality to their visitors.

The 70 foot Celtic Cross, along with the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Trinity Library, Gallery Trinitas and Museum, Benedict's Market, as well as a 1.3 mile bird sanctuary are a few points of interest for visitors. The monastery also hosts two annual festivals, the Fiesta Primavera on Mother's Day, and the Festival of Arts in the second week in November. A visit to the Monastery is a nice addition to an itinerary that includes the Amerind Museum which is located about ten miles from the Monastery.