This small, exquisite sanctuary in the West Village is virtually unbeknownst to outsiders. In fact, in doing this post, I found almost no information online - the official site for the church does not describe it, nor does the wikipedia article. It was difficult to chose a photo, so please click here to see the entire series. Officially known as The Garden of the Church of St.-Lukes-in-the-Fields, the two acres of garden grounds surround the church, which was built in 1821, and are open to the public. Barbara Leighton created the Barrow Street Garden (the core of the garden complex) in 1950. It was expanded from 1985 to 1993. Because of its naturally protected setting and orientation, the garden area has become a microclimate with plants (flowers and fruit) rarely seen this far north. It also lies on the migation route of birds and butterflies. The Episcopalian church itself is actually quite unique and progressive, with a choir comprised of an impressive roster of professional singers. Behind the gate lies a real special oasis in the Big Apple...
Thursday, September 28, 2006
The Garden at Saint Lukes
This small, exquisite sanctuary in the West Village is virtually unbeknownst to outsiders. In fact, in doing this post, I found almost no information online - the official site for the church does not describe it, nor does the wikipedia article. It was difficult to chose a photo, so please click here to see the entire series. Officially known as The Garden of the Church of St.-Lukes-in-the-Fields, the two acres of garden grounds surround the church, which was built in 1821, and are open to the public. Barbara Leighton created the Barrow Street Garden (the core of the garden complex) in 1950. It was expanded from 1985 to 1993. Because of its naturally protected setting and orientation, the garden area has become a microclimate with plants (flowers and fruit) rarely seen this far north. It also lies on the migation route of birds and butterflies. The Episcopalian church itself is actually quite unique and progressive, with a choir comprised of an impressive roster of professional singers. Behind the gate lies a real special oasis in the Big Apple...
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Ce parc est un petit coin de paradis dan le village. Je l'ais decouvert au Printemps par hasard, un havre de paix.
Merci Brian, je ne connaissais pas son nom
This is beautiful!
I enjoyed seeing the entire series. The gate to the sanctuary is lovely as are the other photos. Too bad the sign had to mention all the "do not's" Is the notebook next to it for visitor's comments?
april 25th 2011
just went to the garden! what a feast! just two steps from my house, a treat!
it´s now full with all kinds of tulips, and some more flowers i have never seen before! Just lovely to follow it all throughout the seasons.
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