The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to announce that Phase 1 establishing the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden has been completed. Phase 2 will include the placement of Six "Sitting Rocks" at the St. Catharines Hospital site.
With the support of the Niagara Health Foundation; building maintenance personnel from BGIS; hospital staff; Gauld Nurseries Ltd.; and Rain Your Way Sprinkler Systems. Phase 1 created an extensive perennial garden along the west wall of the hospital in 2022.
Phase 2 will continue that work with Sitting Rocks (example from London ON shown above) placed in the grassed and treed areas between the existing sidewalks and service roadway. A total of Six (6) Donor-Named Sitting Rocks will be installed by Landscapes by Bill Nieuwenhuyzen to augment the trees and two bench/pergola combinations between the existing sidewalk and roadway. Each Rock is approximately 2 feet deep x 4 feet wide by 18 inches high. Donations will be recognized with an appropriate plaque on the Rock location selected. See the example photo from London ON below.
Similar to the Phase 1 Fundraising Campaign, Phase 2 offers:
- Donations in any amount are welcome.
- Donations of $100 or more recognized on our virtual Donor Wall.
- Donations of $250 or more acknowledged on Phase 2 Recognition Plaque at the Hospital Garden site.
- Tax Receipts will be provided for all donations over $10.
- Sponsor a "Sitting Rock" at a donation level of $1,500 each!
For complete details on Clarice herself, the Garden Plans, and to donate, click here to go to the Clarice West Hobbs Contemplative Garden website.
To view the first three editions of the Garden Newsletter, click here.
