Reflection Garden

     In Memory of MaryAnn Bacon and Alice Edgerton

         A number of years ago, MaryAnn was taking a walk in Mt. Holly, NJ, during her lunch hour, when she passed The John Woolman Memorial. Being a Quaker, MaryAnn knew about John Woolman, but what particularly drew her interest was the beautiful property. She loved nature and gardening, and so she knocked on the door and asked if she could help. That day began her long relationship with the Memorial as a volunteer and as a board member.

        Sadly, MaryAnn passed away in May, just six weeks after the loss of her beloved daughter, Alice Edgerton, who also contributed to the work of the Memorial. Their generous gifts and plantings are flourishing at the Memorial today.

        As a tribute to the lives of these two remarkable women, the Board of Trustees was able to raise funds to create a Reflection Garden in their memory. The centerpiece of the Garden is a stone with a dedication to MaryAnn and Alice. The brick surround includes the names of all of the directors of the John Woolman Memorial from 1915 to today and the names of some of the friends who helped us create this space. There are also two beautiful teak benches at the site.

          It is our hope that this garden will serve as a quiet place for people to come and sit and enjoy a peaceful retreat to reflect where they can share nature’s beauty.

         We are so grateful to MaryAnn and Alice for their contributions and we are also grateful to the friends who helped us make this dream a reality.

        Please come and visit the Memorial and the Reflection Garden.