Grounds for Healing
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) opened
its first healing garden in 2001 to complement its clinical expertise
by providing serene, contemplative outdoor spaces designed for healing.
The gardens offer a complete sensory experience and feature lush greenery,
aquatic elements, detailed stonework, and comfortable seating areas. They
also promote an appreciation for art as each garden has been carefully
planned in conjunction with artisans associated with the nationally acclaimed
Grounds For Sculpture Park and Museum.
Today, RWJ Hamilton is proud to offer four Grounds For Healing® gardens which demonstrate therapeutic relaxation and an array of medical benefits such as measurable improvements in brainwave activity, in memory, clarity of speech, and marked improvements in blood pressure and circulatory processes.
The newest Grounds For Healing® coincides with the recent addition of the four-story Lakefront Patient Tower. This garden can be viewed from nearly every vantage point within the new building in addition to being a welcome place for visitors and employees to gather.
Establishing each Grounds For Healing® is made possible by the committed
support of individuals and corporations who contribute toward the walkways,
landscape design and the gardens' features which include greenery and
sculptures, as well as pavers and benches.
Pavers & Benches
Two of the most popular giving opportunities that directly support the Grounds For Healing® include "pavers and benches." Paver pathways guide visitors through the serene gardens. The elegant engraving of donor names and messages on the pavers and benches honor contributions and bring life to the stone pathways.
Bench.........................................$1,000
8" x 8" Paver.................................$500
8" x 4" Paver.................................$100
Donations made to RWJ Hamilton Foundation's Grounds For Healing® are tax deductible. For more details or to tour the gardens, call (609) 584-6581.
