Requests to take wedding photos and other professional photography can be submitted below.

Getting permission to use the Gardens for photographs does not grant you and your party exclusive rights to the Gardens. There may be other photos reserved on the same date and time as well as other visitors. We ask that all visitors be respectful of one another.

As a reminder, this is private property and donations are requests are for the upkeep of the Shrines and grounds.

Professional Wedding Photos: A minimum donation of $100.00 is requested.

All Other Professional Photos: A minimum donation of $50.00 is requested.

Donations are made payable to the Franciscan Friars, TOR and mailed to PO Box 188, Loretto, PA  15904 or donations can be placed in the locked black box at the entrance in the gardens.

The following are prohibited:

–No alcoholic beverages or smoking.

–No pets.

–No music or “partying” are permitted on the grounds.

–No stepping in or wading in the water features.

 At all times, remember that you are on holy ground. Please be respectful.

The Gardens are located at 105 Saint Francis Drive Loretto, PA 15940. Parking is only available at the Garden entrance and is limited. Please DO NOT park past Garden Entrance, as this is the home of the Franciscan Friars and should be treated as private property. If the Garden Entrance is full, please park across the street at Saint Francis University’s upper parking lot.