My friend, Kari, found a place in Covington that's been there for over 50 years, yet most Northern Kentuckians have never heard of it. The Garden of Hope is an historically accurate portrayal of the tomb in Jerusalem that is said to have been where the body of Jesus Christ was lain after His crucifixion. Yesterday, we visited the Garden of Hope with some of our home school friends.
In 1958 Reverend Morris Coers visited the Holy Land and decided to build a replica of it in Covington, Kentucky. There are also stones from Israel, including one from Solomon's Temple. The garden is home to several plants indigenous to Israel.
The Garden is funded solely by donation, so a suggested donation of $2 per person for a tour is a good investment in a local landmark too. The garden is open to visitors year round, but if you want a tour which includes opening up the buildings, you need to arrange it ahead of time with one of the volunteer guides.
The garden would be a peaceful place to spend some time alone meditating or enjoy a picnic with several tables available. It was a beautiful, but cold day and the view of the city is great.
For more information, visit this Kenton County Public Library link and for a map and phone number to arrange a tour, click on this link to a Google plus site.
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