Meadowlands Development Plan
Meadowlands development plan
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Location of Meadowlands within Pathways property
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Outdoor Pavilion
The pandemic raised awareness of the need for an outdoor, covered space for groups to gather. The Pavilion is a response to this need. It will be an open, protected space for prayers, ministry events, and group gatherings. The structure will be designed as a sacred space featuring a glass cupola and a labyrinth on the floor. A brick walkway connected to the retreat house will provide an accessible path to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.
Land Restoration
Nurturing creation is one of Pathways’ six values. Living this value, Meadowlands will be planted for beauty and biodiversity, restored with native prairie grasses and wildflowers for a healthy ecosystem. Restoring the
land involves removing invasives, and paying attention to what nature wants and cooperating with the generative forces of nature.
In this open space, boulders for sky gazing will complement Pathways’ wooded areas and trails.
land involves removing invasives, and paying attention to what nature wants and cooperating with the generative forces of nature.
In this open space, boulders for sky gazing will complement Pathways’ wooded areas and trails.
The Tree of Hope features a sculpture by local artist Sunday Mahaja and on which guests can tie strips of cloth for
personal prayer, similar to the traditional Celtic clootie (cloth) tree. This sculpture has already been purchased and installed using funds that came in for the campaign early.
personal prayer, similar to the traditional Celtic clootie (cloth) tree. This sculpture has already been purchased and installed using funds that came in for the campaign early.
Hammock Room
A shaded area located underneath pine trees, will provide space for guests to rest in hammocks.
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