S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 9, Thursday 3 December 2020
Katie Rose Japanese Garden
The gardens at the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice are a major feature, providing families and guests with a welcome space to spend time to reflect and appreciate their surroundings. A group of volunteers developed the concept of a Japanese Garden as a destination for the families of their guests. With the aid of grants from The Gambling Fund, Noosa Council and Healthy Towns they have been working tirelessly towards the establishment of the garden. Volunteers have added a beautifully constructed Japanese teahouse complemented by waterfalls, ponds and bridges. Still to come are bridge
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balustrades, a traditional Japanese Torii gate and fish for the ponds. In keeping with the importance of the colour red in Japanese culture, a colour that represents wisdom, transformation and all that is sacred—many touches of red will be prominent within the garden. The traditional bridges offer a meditative and self-reflective experience, and whether it be physical or spiritual, are symbolic of a journey. Also new to the gardens is a gift of numerous rose bushes, many with the most beautiful scent, that have been transplanted with the assistance of a rose specialist. Pam Moffat, Volunteer