Michigan's Largest Bible Garden to be Dedicated and Opened to the Public

People of all faiths along with gardening enthusiasts will gather on June 5, 2011 at 11:00 am for the dedication of the Louis and Fay Woll Memorial Bible Garden, Michigan’s largest and most meticulously designed Bible Garden. Located on the campus of , 5075 West Maple Road in West Bloomfield, the dedication and public opening will include tours of the Garden which illustrates many biblical and botanical themes.

This unique Bible Garden not only reflects various biblical stories but is also comprised of actual plant and tree species noted in the Bible. Visitors will experience a series of themes including the Garden of Eden, Abraham and Sarah’s Tent, Parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Hebrew Bible at Mt. Sinai. The many species of plants, flowers, and trees included in the Garden are identified by both their biblical references and botanical names. A visit to the Woll Memorial Bible Garden concludes at a replica of the Western Wall, the remnant of the Old Temple and one of Judaism's holiest sites, in Jerusalem.
Dr. Douglas Woll, the visionary for the project, said his parents were the inspiration for the Bible Garden.

"I wanted to honor the memory of my parents by creating something of beauty, of spirituality, of renewal, and of celebration, which could be connected to the unending living link of the Jewish people," Woll said. "Designing and building a Bible Garden, with the major themes and plants from the Hebrew Bible, seemed to be a perfect combination of things that are wonderful about Judaism, the Jewish people, and my parents. They lived by the principles of kindness, caring, education and generosity, " he said.

The Louis and Fay Woll Memorial Bible Garden is a place for inner reflection, education, and social and community gatherings. It is a place to understand and appreciate the beauty and continuity of nature and its connection to the Jewish people and to the Divine.
The Woll Memorial Bible Garden is open in the spring, summer, and fall from sunrise to sunset. Guided visits can be arranged by calling 248.851.6880 and visitors may come at their convenience for self guided tours. The public may also visit the Garden on the internet at wollbiblegarden.org.