“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”- Gary Snyder
Gardens are “an expression of faith” and “the embodiment of hope,” wrote the revered English landscape architect Russell Page in his memoir, “The Education of a Gardener,” in 1962.
Landscape, designed or wild, facilitates human health and well-being.
If you thought of your life as a garden, what areas could use a little more watering? Weeding?
Solitude is the garden for our hearts, which yearn for love. It is the place where our aloneness can bear fruit. It is the home for our restless bodies and anxious minds. Solitude, whether it is connected with a physical space or not, is essential for our spiritual lives. Henri Nouwen
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"Nature's beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude."
~ Louie Schwartzberg
In 2004, a vision was created to form The Country Gardens Foundation of Hope, Inc. large part of its vision is to build a “Respite Cottage” within the Gardens of Hope located in New Glasgow, PEI. These spacious 12 acre gardens were created for Islanders and visitors alike to enjoy the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island. An old Catholic Chapel called St. Joseph's , located at the entrance to the National Park in Cavendish, was moved to its present location within the Gardens of Hope.
The Purpose of The Respite Cottage
Our hope and prayer is that the garden setting of the Respite Cottage will allow those who visit or stay to be ministered to by nature's beauty.
The cottage provides a warm and comfortable environment. It is a space designed for peace and tranquility.
Who Can Use The Cottage?
Individuals who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and are well enough to travel are welcome to stay at The Cottage for up to one week.
Caregivers and those ministering to others who themselves are experiencing compassion fatigue.
Non-Profit human service organizations for small gatherings or meetings.
Facilities
Gathering Around the Fireplace
View of the Kitchen from Loft Bedroom
Dining Room
Quilted Comforts
The Cottage is wheelchair accessible.
The Cottage is able to sleep 6-7 individuals comfortably.
Two washrooms; one fully wheelchair accessible.
Fireplace, Open Kitchen, Decks.
Dishes and bedding provided.
When Is the Cottage Available?
The Cottage is available year round.
Please make your inquiries here: bruce@preservecompany.com or shirley@preservecompany.com
Thank you for your interest.