About this Sacred Place Our country has the highest imprisonment rate of any other nation worldwide. There are more than 2.2 million people in prison. And the US Department of Justice estimates that over two-thirds of released prisoners will be incarcerated again within three years. When Jon Galley became warden at Western Correctional Institution (WCI)…
About this Sacred Place The Garden of Reflection at the Maryland Correctional Institute in Jessup, Maryland, includes a meditative garden space that was envisioned and created by the inmates. It is bordered by a mini-arboretum of saplings that is tended by the inmates. All aspects combine for a powerful metaphoric image: the saplings will be…
About this Sacred Place Located in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Baltimore, Baltimore Clayworks exists to develop, sustain and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding artistic, educational and collaborative programs in ceramic arts. An integral part of the campus is Clayworks’ Nurturing Nature Outdoor Community Space. The outdoor community space is a place of…
About this Sacred Place Looking for new opportunities to counsel and support at-risk youth, JAVA has partnered with several community and civic organizations to envision and create a new town square at the centrally located courtyard of the Cecil County Courthouse. As an alternative to being assigned to the detention system, JAVA clients perform community…
About this Sacred Place The Childrens’ Peace Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the spirit of peace within children and to enrich their lives through creative self-expression. A Childrens’ Peace and Memorial Garden at the Cathedral of the Incarnation was created in memory of children who have lost their lives each year in…
About this Sacred Place Baltimore Community Mediation Program provides free mediation services, teaches conflict resolution skills, mobilizes volunteer community mediators and educates the public. By making mediation and other nonviolent conflict resolution strategies more accessible in Baltimore City, the Community Mediation Program reduces violence and interpersonal conflict and animosity while improving communication all across Baltimore…
About this Sacred Place This Sacred Place serves as both a meditation and sculpture garden, Nature Sacred partnered with AVAM to include the cascading and illuminated water fountain wall – complete with multiple, humorous, carved stone heads, each spouting water – created by visionary elder artist, Ted Ludwiczak. This garden oasis stands at the heart…
About this Sacred Place This site is one of four installations of the Joseph Beuys Tree Partnership in the Nature Sacred Network. Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) was an influential German artist who came to prominence in the 1960s. He is known for his performances, sculptures, environments, vitrines, prints, posters, and thousands of drawings. He was a charismatic…
About this Sacred Place The Healing Garden is nestled behind the Tate Cancer Center at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Surrounded by lush, grass terraces intricately landscaped with bushes and trees, and beside two rectangle reflection ponds, the outdoor seating area is incredibly serene. This communal gathering space sits upon hundreds of bricks, dedicated by…
About this Sacred Place The League is a pivotal and pioneering agency founded in 1927 with a commitment to offering individuals with disabilities the opportunity to gain independence through a comprehensive continuum of services. A relaxing rain curtain, wide, gently-graded wheelchair accessible paths and entrances, raised beds and containers, sensory-stimulating areas selected for fragrance, texture…
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