Grounds Gallery

	The current retreat facility and grounds were once part of the large Chapman estate they called 'Welawiben.'
	Looking southwest from the Priory during winter time.
	One of the streams on the property during winter.
	This Italian marble Crucifix was donated to Carmel Retreat by the New Jersey Knights of Columbus. The winter snow and late afternoon sun enhances the beauty of the crucifix in the lower garden.
	One of the streams on the property during winter.
	Winter beauty in the woods of Carmel Retreat.
	Spring shows its colors on one of the garden paths.
	The Mennely Bell was used by the Chapmans to call workers. Its original location was on a Great Lakes freighter which was part of the Chapman investments.
	The Coronation of Mary: one of the fifteen shrines dedicated to the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
	Adjacent to Our Lady's Chapel is the Garden of St. Therese the Little Flower.
	The Priory Terrace
	Autumn rains turn small creek beds into waterfalls.
	The "stone daisy" at the center of the Lower Garden.
	A southern view of the Lower Garden in the fall.
	Fall color turns an ordinary road into a meditative autumn road.
	A view looking toward the chapel from the Lower Garden.
	The central stone stair ring in the Lower Garden.
	The old pump house in the Lower Garden.
	A northwest view of the grand staircase leading to the Priory terrace.
	The crucifix in the Lower Garden is made from stone quarried in Italy and compliments of the Knights of Columbus.
	A closeup of the excellent workmanship on the crucifix in the Lower Garden. The marble for the sculpture came from Italy and the statue was donated to Carmel Retreat by the Knights of Columbus.
	A view to the northwest from the Priory terrace showing the hills of the Ramapo River valley.
	The stone stairway leading the Priory terrace lawn.
	The statue of Mary located in the Garden of St. Therese. This extraordinary sculpture is made from marble quarried in Italy and was generously donated by the Columbiettes of New Jersey.
	The statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was commissioned by Fr. Brice Riordan (the founder of Carmel Retreat) and dedicated in 1958. It was moved from its original location in the Lower Garden to the Garden of St. Therese in 2002.
	The face of Mary is modeled on a photo of American actress Loretta Young sent by Fr. Brice to the artist, Joseph Picirilli.
	The Statue was designed by Fr. Brice with Our Lady leaning forward offering the Christ Child to those standing below.
	The Plaza on which the Statue of Our lady of Mt. Carmel stands features numerous dedicated plaques and pavers.
	One of many places to reflect and relax on the retreat grounds.
	The Rosary Shrines were planned as the centerpiece for the Marian Shrine for Peace. These were dedicated in 1965.