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🌿 Creating a Sacred Space for Reflection & Prayer

Published about 18 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,
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This Easter Week, we Christians find ourselves in a season of joy, renewal, and deep gratitude, celebrating the hope and new life.

In the same way that Jesus withdrew to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, we, too, can find solace in nature. A meditation garden is more than a collection of plants—it’s a sanctuary, a place where the whispers of creation invite us into deeper prayer and stillness.
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This week, we’re sharing a special blog to help you create a sacred space in your garden—one that fosters peace, beauty, and a connection with God.
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🌿 Why Create a Meditation Garden?

✔ A Place for Prayer & Stillness – Step away from distractions and into a sacred space for reflection.
✔ A Reflection of God’s Design – Incorporate patterns found in nature, mirroring the beauty and order of creation.
✔ A Space for Healing & Renewal – Whether through fragrant herbs, flowing water, or shady retreats, a garden invites peace.
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In the blog, we walk you through how to design a meditation garden that aligns with your faith and needs, whether it’s a simple prayer corner or a full garden retreat.
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👉Read the Full Blog & Get Inspired Here​

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🌳 How to Design Your Meditation Garden

🌱 Choosing the Right Location – Find a quiet, naturally shaded space or create privacy with plants or trellises.
🌀 Working with Patterns in Nature – Use spirals, symmetry, and pathways to create a harmonious, prayerful environment.
💐 Selecting Meaningful Plants – Choose pollinator plants, fragrant herbs, or species with spiritual significance.
🛤 Designing Access & Movement – Create clear pathways for walking prayer and spaces for rest and reflection.
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A meditation garden doesn’t have to be elaborate—it can be as simple as a bench beneath a tree, a quiet corner with fragrant flowers, or a circle of stones for contemplation.

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🌿 Easter Week Reflection

During this Easter week, consider how the garden has always played a role in God’s plan—from the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane to the empty tomb on Resurrection morning.

"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." – Isaiah 58:11

What would your perfect prayer garden look like?

Hit reply and share your thoughts!
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Grow abundantly,
🌱Nicky & Dave

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PS. Some scenes from our garden this spring
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Dave & Nicky Schauder

of Permaculture Gardens

Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden

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