Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Tour

The Garth

The Garth at Fairmount was formed when the Sanctuary was added to the original Tudor style building. The completion of the Chapel in the mid 50's completely enclosed the garden. Today the Garth serves as a quiet retreat for small groups and individuals. Benches and a canopied table provide a pleasant respite from busy lives.

What is a 'garth', anyway?

1. A grassy quadrangle surrounded by cloisters.

2. Archaic A yard, garden, or paddock.

[Middle English, enclosed yard, from Old Norse gardhr.

Next up: The Columbarium

Or visit:

Andersen Hall
Office
Ferris Library
Parish House
Chapel
Garth <-- you are here
Columbarium
Sanctuary
Dining Room/Kitchen

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garth - fairmount entrance The garth from the pathway
The entrance to the Garth from Fairmount Blvd., a moment of discovery awaits...

The Garth from Andersen Hall

The old entrance to the sanctuary (Parish House)
The original door to the Parish House sanctuary (now Andersen Hall)