The 1.7-acre gardens are constantly changing and growing as each year we work to add unique plants and create interesting designs and textures. The 2005 Hemlock trees from Door County, Wisconsin, were added to one corner of the space, now know as the "Hemlock Corner." The front of the yard boasts five arbors, each with different climbers. Beautiful rocks from many states have been incorporated in specific gardens as well as in the rock garden itself. Our memorial garden area, "Dorothy's Orphanage," hosts plants rescued from nurseries where they were considered “doomed” and thrown away. After some loving “ plant CPR,” they revive and become gorgeous plants.
Kirk and LaRae Fjellman, Owners

Another area is being set aside and prepared to become an encircled paver courtyard. The many shrubs planted between the arbors will become a living fence enclosing the area to create a private space. Someday, these gardens will be available for rent for intimate weddings, special parties, anniversary celebrations, and as a backdrop for photo opportunities. Currently, the gardens are open to the public by appointment only—donations are accepted.

Overwork is perhaps the most common form of contemporary violence. Yet it is, fortunately, something we can control. By creating a space in our lives for silence, we allow the roots of inner wisdom from which the guidance to act flows, and nurture our ability to help others. We hope that visitors to our gardens will take a bit of time to cultivate silence and spiritual optimism, practice gratitude, and create opportunities for connection.

Many of the gardens here have benches on which one can sit and meditate, or simply enjoy nature. The trees, bushes, and flowers in this lovely country setting attract many birds and butterflies. A Ginko Biloba tree continues to survive these Minnesota winters and summers; the Birch trees are establishing themselves and flourishing; raspberries and blackberries are a nice treat to nibble during the season; a bird house near the bench by the Viburnum brings entertainment and tranquility; the Joe Pye, Fillipendula Venusta, and Turtle Head are head-turners when in bloom; and a cast iron table and chairs await anyone interested in bringing a picnic basket.

A quiet Prayer Path—a swath cut through tall grasses with some open spaces for little treasures—also provides another peaceful opportunity for meditation, contemplation, and reflection.