Known as "Christ of the Rockies," this iconic monument stands as a sentinel of faith and a tribute to service in the high mountains of the Colorado Rockies.
55 Feet
33' Statue + 22' Pedestal
1933
Great Depression Era Gift
Grant, CO
Hwy 285 & Co Rd 200
The formally titled "Villa Santa Maria del Monte" was the vision of Mary Dower. In 1930, alongside her husband John L. Dower, they transformed the former Cassells Hotel into a sanctuary for underprivileged children. During the height of the Great Depression, the camp followed a radical mission: "No child who attends may pay. No child who can pay may attend."
The 22-foot pedestal was constructed on-site in one-foot sections. Hidden at the base is an open grotto containing a life-size statue of the reclining body of Christ attended by two angels.
The 33-foot figure was carved from clay at the Northwest Terra Cotta Company. Its design features a unique ivory-colored robe that creates a sharp visual contrast against the white skin of the sculpture.
At the time of its completion in 1933, it was reportedly the second-tallest statue of Jesus in the world, serving as a beacon for travelers and camp residents alike.