Museum of Religious Arts,
West Bend Grotto,
Trinity Heights,
and Loess Hills Hospitality Association
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Presented in partnership with the Museum of Religious Arts, West Bend Grotto, Trinity Heights, and Loess Hills Hospitality Association |
33rd and Floyd Blvd, Sioux City
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Amidst beautiful gardens, see a 33-foot stainless steel statue of Jesus Christ and a 30-foot statue of Mary, Queen of Peace. Both statues built by Dale Lamphere, nationally renowned sculptor. The statues weigh approximately five tons. The 53-acre site is located in a natural woodsy setting in northeastern Sioux City. Fragrant flowers and plants native to lowa's changing seasons highlight the Queen of Peace statue. The statue of Jesus stands on the" altar" of the Outdoor Cathedral. Seven years in the making, Jerry Traufler's Last Supper is a hand..carved wood sculpture located in the St Joseph Center at Trinity Heights. Using the DaVinci classic work of art as his basis, Jerry then used local models from his hometown, LeMars, Iowa, to create his images of the twelve apostless and Jesus. AD of the figures are life-sized and seated at a wooden tabk that spans twenty-two feet in length. Library and Gift Shop available. For more information: Phone (712) 239-8670
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119 Oak Street, Moorhead
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Your Loess Hills Step-on guide will join you In the 'Heart of the Loess Hills' to share the geology and history of the hills. The stories of the early immigrants trials and tragedies will touch your heart. Arrive at our Host Organization for your home-cooked meal You can expect great food for they love to cook. Take time to get to know your hosts, guides, and fellow travelers. Relax and enjoy our Loess Hills Hospitality Visit the Loess Hills Hqspitality Associatlon Visitor Center and Gift Shop in Moorhead where you can browse and purchase Loess Hills products and local craft Items. The Moorhead Cultural Center will be open for your convenience to see the current exhibit. For more information: Phone (712) 886-5441, or Visit www.loesshillstours.com
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Highway 30 between Missouri Valley and Logan.
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Tour the Midwest's largest collection of religious artifacts reflecting the diverse history, culture and symbols or various denominations. See the King of Kings . . .a visual tour oflsrael depicted in an incredible life-sized wax portrayal of Christ's life. This unique exhibit, by sculptress Leone Chaney was procured from the Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, Florida. Stained glass windows representing the eight virtues of the Bible capture your attention when entering the main lobby. These windows were originally manufactured In Italy more than 100 years ago. Oil paintings, statues, and artifacts from the Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Jewish and Protestant faiths are displayed in the exhibit hall. Special exhibits Include original paintings by child prodigy Akiane Kramarik, original drawings from concentration camps in Germany by George Zielalnski and a beautiful replica of an early southwest-style Mission Chapel. For more information: Phone (712) 644-3888, or visit www.mrarts.org
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For Tour information phone: Loess Hills Hospitality (712) 886-5441 Museum of Religious Arts (712) 644-3888 Trinity Heights (712) 239-8670
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To enjoy a two-day Inspirational tour, you may wish to include the:
City of West Bend
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The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is the largest Grotto in the world (one city block). It represents the largest colkction of minerals and petrification concentrated In any one spot.ln the world and has an estimated geological value of over 4 million dollars. A composite of nine separate grottos portrays scenes from the life of Christ, using stones and gems from around the world. Open all year with guided tours May through October or anytime with appointment The Grotto also has a museum, gift shop, restaurant, campground and new motel. For more information: Phone: (515) 887-1371 Web site: www.westbendgrotto.com
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Sample Schedule - Approximate Times
9:00 am The Inspirational Tour will begin at Trinity Heights in Sioux City where you will view the life size wood carving of the Last Supper, tour the grounds, visit the gift shop
11:45 unch downtown or catered meal in meeting room
12:45 Travel to the Grotto of the Redemption at West Bend
3:30 Tour the grounds and grottos, visit the gift shop and Museum
5:30 Check into the Park View Inn & Suites
6:15 Supper in the shrine restaurant
7:30 Special event planned for the group
Next day:
8:00 Mass (Breakfast of homemade rolls before or after Mass)
9:15 Leave for Logan
12:15 Arrive at Logan, enjoy a catered lunch
1:00 Tour of the Museum of Religious Arts, visit the gift shop
3:30 Visit the Apple Tree Farm for a treat
5:00 Leave for home
6:30 Arrive in Sioux City
Cost: $75.50/person for meals and treat, lodging (double occupancy), & entrance donations to shrines. (Motor coach transportation not included)
9:00 Gather at Trinity Heights in Sioux City, view the life size wood carving of the Last Supper, walk the grounds, visit the gift shop
11:00 Lunch downtown or catered meal in meeting room
12:00 Travel to West Bend
3:00 Guided tour of the Grotto of the Redemption, visit the Museum & gift shop
4:30 Supper at the shrine restaurant
5:30 Leave for home
8:30 Arrive back in Sioux City
Cost: $28.50/person for 2 meals & entrance donations to shrines. (Motor coach transportation not included)
9:00 Gather at Trinity Heights in Sioux City, walk the grounds, view the life size wood carving of the Last Supper, visit the gift shop
11:00 Lunch downtown or catered meal in meeting room
12:00 Travel to Logan, Iowa via I 29 to Onawa then 175 to Moorhead & the Loess Hills Welcome Center (rest stop only, no tour)
3:30 In Logan, guided tour of the Museum of Religious Arts, visit the gift shop
5:30 Catered supper in their meeting room
7:00 Return home via I 29
8:30 Arrive back in Sioux City
Cost: $31.00/person for 2 meals & entrance donations to shrines and Loess Hills Welcome Center. (Motor coach transportation not included)
8:30 am Gather at Trinity Heights in Sioux City, view the life size wood carving of the Last Supper, walk the grounds, visit the gift shop
10:00 Travel to the Loess Hills Via I 29 to Onawa then 175 to Moorhead
11:00 Loess Hills Welcome Center & guided tour
12:00 Lunch served by an area church
1:00 Guided tour of the hills (2nd half)
2:00 Travel to Logan, IA
3:00 Guided tour of the Museum of Religious Arts, visit gift shop
5:00 Catered supper in their meeting room
6:00 Leave for home
7:30 Arrive in Sioux City
Cost: $38.00/person for 2 meals & entrance donations to shrines. (Motor coach transportation not included)
$ 5.00 Donation to Trinity Heights
$ 8.00 Lunch downtown or catered meal
$ 5.00 Donation for tour of West Bend
$ 8.50 Dinner at their restaurant
$25.00 Overnight at the Parkview Inn & Suites (double occupancy)
$15.00 Guided tour of Loess Hills & lunch
$ 6.00 Entry to Museum of Religious Arts
$ 8.00 Lunch at the Museum
$ 5.00 Apple Tree Farm
$10.00 Supper at the Museum
$10.00 Supper in Sioux City if trip is reversed to originate in Logan
(A couple dollars has been added to each total to allow for possible extra expenses, i.e. a tip for the Motor Coach driver, etc.)
Motor Coach transportation is not included in the above prices. That cost will depend on which pilgrimage you choose. Speak to your Motor Coach representative for prices and details. Please feel free to contact Judy at Trinity Heights, 712-239-8670, or via if we can be of help planning your pilgrimage. Please note that it will be necessary for you to notify the shrines you plan to visit in advance, as well as the Loess Hills Hospitality Center if you plan to stop there en route.
We hope to hear from you! God bless…
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