Greenshire

Peace Garden at Greenshire

“Be at peace with your own soul then heaven & earth will be at peace with you.”

~Saint Isaac (circa 7th century)

As a living monument to its vision for a peaceful life and a peaceful world, Greenshire is building an artistically-planned

Peace Garden for all to enjoy. The Peace Garden is a community project, incorporating many people in various capacities,

and will be officially dedicated this coming fall on September 27, 2008. Included in the design of beauty and stillness, are

focal areas with plants, statuary, water gardens and resting places. It will also be the location of a Peace Pole, a symbol

of world outreach for peace and Greenshire's commitment toward promoting a peaceful life.

Site Design

By Scott A. Ogburn, M. Arch

Sacred Architectural Designer and Sculptor

Philadelphia University

The design for the Greenshire Peace Garden comprises a sweeping entrance path based on the “golden spiral” or logarithmic spiral found in nature (nautilus shells, sunflower seed patterns). This path leads to a circle with four symmetrical flower gardens that surround a tall Peace Pole with the inspiring words May Peace Prevail on Earth.

Large rocks, benches and an earth berm surround and protect the Peace Garden, with a thinly-curved bed of flowers between the benches to accentuate the “energy” of the circle. The four gardens also symbolize the four cardinal directions as well as referencing earth, air, fire and water. There may also be introduced water elements to provide an additional healing environment.

The circle is an ancient symbol of many cultures for the Sacred; representing many things to many people including the sun and moon, the “circle of life”, the “wheel of life”, the cycle of the seasons and the eternal aspect of life. We gather round a circle and celebrate the unity, harmony and essence of peace together. The spiral path to the center of the garden can symbolize life’s journey to the peaceful center within each of us; the circle also provides unity for people to gather together to promote a vision of world peace.

Peace Garden Involvement

The Peace Garden is a joint community project incorporating many people in various capacities. It is now in the process of being created, so if you are interested in participating in this worthy cause, please contact Greenshire. We are asking for donations of the items listed below. In an effort to coordinate design and offer continuity, we ask that you contact Greenshire if you plan on giving any of the following materials and we will be content-specific.

1. cobblestones for lining the paths

2. mulch for the pathways

3. perennials, shrubs, trees, bulbs

4. planting supplies: fertilizer, planting mix, …

5. garden tools

6. garden sculptures

7. wooden benches

8. water garden supplies

9. peace pole (contribution toward purchase)

10. financial support

11. strong and willing muscles

12. Dedication Celebration: 9/27/08

Won’t you please consider how you can become personally involved in this project?

Since Greenshire is a non-profit organization, your tangible donations may be tax deductible.

We appreciate your support for this community garden.

Major Contributors to Date

Bob and Judy Blum: topsoil and machine grading

Harold Buttram: nature trail, financial support, grounds work

John Kreuzer: grounds work

Kristin Moyer: grounds work

Ron Brown: grounds work, Sacred Circle

Scott Ogburn: Peace Garden site plan, Sacred Circle

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