Garden of Peace and Tranquility

Sitting by water in a beautiful garden is relaxing, but in this garden it seems to be more so. We have noticed that when visitors come here, their stresses lift off them and they find peace. The National Garden Scheme supports people dealing with cancer by providing funds for those charities. We support them also by offering time in the garden for free. It is a safe haven, away from the madding crowds, away from clinical surroundings. It’s somewhere to come for an enjoyable afternoon out, to spend quality time with friends and family. It’s somewhere to come for a bit of an adventure, or simply to sit, and recharge their batteries.  The garden is big enough, that there is space for children to enjoy themselves in some areas, allowing peace in others.   The temple in the photo below, and its surrounding garden were especially designed for peace and contemplation.   

There is a very long history of healing at Bwlch y Geuffordd - Gateway to the Mountain. Just 10 minutes walk from here, a trio of inconspicuous springs nestle into the hillside. See the photos below, of the wells, and the wider view of the mountain where they are. This is Ffynnon dim Rhewi, the well that never freezes, a sacred, ancient site dating back to the bronze age. There was no doctor at all in this area, until 1900, when one Dr. Lloyd arrived 7 miles from here. Throughout the 18th century and beyond, people from miles around used to come here, to these wells. The wells were holy, the water was medicinal, and people had faith in it.

It is said that in ancient times, they were linked to a deity, a 3 in 1 deity - maybe  the Celtic triple goddess.. The photo of the sculpture is the Celtic symbol of the triple goddess.