An Unexpected East Coast Holy Site

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An Unexpected East Coast Holy Site

There’s a parcel of acreage so beautiful and calm in the Hudson River Valley, just 50 miles north of New York City, it has become the perfect pilgrimage site for those looking for peace close to home.  

Dubbed the Holy Mountain by Friars and visitors alike, this pilgrimage and retreat destination manages to provide solace and comfort to people from every religious background. The picturesque grounds, shrines and chapels are open dawn to dusk, year round, for the public and people of all faiths to enjoy.

Graymoor is home to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and serves as a peaceful setting for retreats held throughout the year. With four full seasons of incredible weather, from snow to sun, and multiple shrines for prayer and contemplation, this piece of land will simply knock you off your feet.  

Graymoor was home to Servant of God Fr. Paul Wattson, who may become the next great American saint. His love for and pursuit of Christian unity shines throughout the grounds.  

Some of the top sites on Holy Mountain include:


  • Access to the Appalachian Trail
  • St. Anthony of Padua’s Shrine & Candle Grotto
  • Holy Spirit Chapel, crowning the 700 foot summit of Mount Atonement.
  • 9/11 Memorial
  • Natural walking paths laced throughout the land, including spots for Stations of the Cross  

Some of the top sites on Holy Mountain include:

  • Access to the Appalachian Trail
  • St. Anthony of Padua’s Shrine & Candle Grotto
  • Holy Spirit Chapel, crowning the 700 foot summit of Mount Atonement.
  • 9/11 Memorial
  • Natural walking paths laced throughout the land, including spots for Stations of the Cross  

So whether you’re planning a trip for this summer, or prefer a pilgrimage covered in snow, Graymoor will serve as one of the most breathtaking spots in your memory for years to come. 

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So whether you’re planning a trip for this summer, or prefer a pilgrimage covered in snow, Graymoor will serve as one of the most breathtaking spots in your memory for years to come.