My partner & I had a brief stop in Salt Lake City to visit a friend. He mentioned the garden & encouraged me to visit the site. As we were in the midst of a very long road trip, I was …
Dr. Mikel Vause
I taught at Weber State University for over 40 years. During that time I had the opportunity to learn a great deal from my students. One of my students submitted a descriptive essay the subject of …
Nessa Nielsen
We used to sneak thru the hole in the fence at night and wander around - 38 years ago. Rumors back then, were that the owner and sculptors wife was buried in the mausoleum dedicated to her. We always …
Tim Clinkenpeel
Standing before the Joseph Smith Sphinx in Gilgal Gardens, I felt a strange yet powerful connection to something beyond the ordinary. The fusion of ancient symbolism with modern faith created an …
Colten Christensen
The first time I went to Gilgal was with a very special woman. She lived nearby. I was blown away. Completely blown away ever since. It's definitely been my favorite park in Salt Lake City. It's …
Peyton Reynolds
The first time I found the garden was by happenstance I stumbling upon it with a friend while in Salt Lake I was so amazed by this hidden gem, hiding right in the center of Salt Lake. That next time I …