Gardens have a Spiritual component that can be accessed by anyone - they can also renew your Soul. Looking at the benefits of a garden in this way makes them Sacred spaces. Conventional gardens are often used strictly as functional, yet aesthetic creations, but can lack that certain symbolic meaning that makes them so special.

What makes a great garden so visually captivating is the thought that went into the design. When you look beyond just the abundance of colorful flowers that catches your eye or a piece of garden art strategically placed when just the right proportion so that it looks like it "belongs" there -- you will see the designer's hand at work.

Here you will find valuable information, education, resources and products unique to most garden related sites. The topics and articles are thought provoking yet very useful and practical whether you do it yourself or looking to hire a professional in your garden and landscape endeavors.

If you resonate with garden design, outdoor living spaces, gardening as spiritual cultivation, Japanese Gardens, Zen, Feng Shui, Ceremonies, Blessings and Prayers then keep on reading...

The lifestyle of health and sustainability is one the conscious consumer values and identifies with as reflected in green living not only for the environment, but for their mind, body & spiritual well being. A person's garden, whatever form that may be, is a reflection of their mind, body & spiritual condition. 

Labyrinth Gardens

A labyrinth is a circular ancient symbol that relates to the wholeness of one. The circular shape and its pathways combine to form a metaphor for life’s journey. A Labyrinth is a perfect component for a sacred garden because it is interactive. We can walk it. We meander along its circuitous path. Changing directions back and forth, spiraling towards the center. As we walk, contemplating our life, our thoughts go within, just as the path leading to the center. Read more.... 

Garden statuary reminds us of what the statue symbolizes and what is important in our lives.

Placing sculptures, statues and other manmade objects in the garden serve to manifest the essence of what that object symbolizes. It could also evoke a special meaning that is unique to you. Placing a Buddha in a Sacred garden could be for the purpose of reminding us to be compassionate, or to be kind, or to further the illumination of our souls and the souls of others we meet.

The use of appropriate statuary or garden art enhances the sacred feelings of a garden space by
adding manmade elements that add visual focal points and centers for contemplation.