SECTION 1

MARY'S MEMORIAL CIRCLE

A monument for aborted children is the center of this section, surrounded by  evergreens that symbolize eternal life, with a walkway of memorial bricks for loved ones -designed as a memorial for aborted children, loved ones, & the Blessed Mother.

Here you can reflect and pray for your loved ones, allow yourself to grieve, pray for victims of abortion, or place your burdens or feelings of shame in the hands of the Blessed Mother. 

Loved ones are memorialized through bricks and shrubs.

SECTION 2

"PRAYER TENT" GAZEBO

A little "prayer tent" connected to the Memorial Circle, where you can sit under its protection from the elements to relax, pray, reflect, read, and enjoy the quiet serenity of the surrounding garden with a view of the woods and Wildflower Circle. 

Use this gazebo yourself or gather with others for group prayer, socializing, group study, or for memorial services. Resources will be available for learning or deepening relationship with God.

Loved ones are memorialized through shrubs, benches, and an angel statue.

SECTION 3

ST. JOSEPH NOOK

A short rock-lined path leads to a little nook in the brush, to the side of the Prayer Gazebo, where you can sit and pray in solitude, in the company of St. Joseph.

This is a small, private place behind the brush and trees where you can be alone and feel the hug of God when you are feeling overwhelmed, insecure, or hurting; Or you can sit with St. Joseph, who provided the strength and leadership for his family.

Loved ones are memorialized through shrubs and benches.

SECTION 4

GETHSEMANE BEATITUDE PATH

A mini Garden of Gethsemane with shrubs and concrete fixtures mark this area, surrounding a walking path lined with seats that reflect the Beatitudes, Within the brush is a private area with 10 Commandments tablets, and a large Gethsemane rock at the end of the path.

Walk through the garden along the path of Beatitudes, taking some time to sit on the Beatitude seats, or privately at the Commandment Tablets or the Rock to reflect on yourself & connect with Jesus. 

Loved ones are memorialized through benches & the Tablets.

SECTION 5

CALVARY CROSS

An 8 foot cross, on top of a boulder "mountain" with a shrub backdrop and three benches will create a perfect place to leave your worries, offer your sufferings, surrender, reflect on Jesus, and pray.

This area will be at the end of the Beatitude Path and can be used for personal prayer and reflection or for group prayer.  Allow the peaceful sounds of the garden open your senses so that you can feel God's love and be open to experience the hope from our Savior.

Loved ones are memorialized through benches, shrubs, and lion statue.

SECTION 6

ST. FRANCIS SCRIPTURE YARD

Shrubs of various sizes and colors will fill this corner, with Scripture passages, words of St. Francis and places to sit interspersed within them.  This was designed to represent a monastery grounds, with the animals and nature that St. Francis loved.

This area will offer a place to sit within the shrubs, surrounded by God's words, when you need some direction, or just want to relax in nature with St. Francis or read some scripture from your Bible while you reflect on God's creation.

Loved ones are memorialized through shrubs, various statues, and benches.

Thank You

to all who have donated or contributed to our garden!