THE GODDESS GARDEN ATLANTA is a sacred space nestled in the heart of the city.
    Located just off of North & Freedom Parkway, the garden is a healing sanctuary for all people,
    wildlife and spirits. While this land is private, it is open to the public on special events by invite,
    open to Garden Members year round and always available by appointment. We appreciate it
    if you follow Garden Protocol when you visit. Thank you. (please visit the bottom of this
    page for membership and protocol information)

    THE GODDESS GARDEN ATLANTA IS AN URBAN WILDERNESS HABITAT :
    Shasta Zaring has created and cultivated this one-acre piece of land using this unique brand of
    gardening. One  purpose of urban wilderness gardening is to create wilderness habitat for the
    wildlife that finds food, water and safety within the city. No pesticides or herbicides are use
    anywhere in the Goddess Garden Atlanta.

    " A good pair of scissors, patience and willingness to work with nature is all you
    need." says Zaring of her gardening style. This eco-friendly, non-invasive method of
    gardening works with the existing Georgia habitat and species.

    The Goddess Garden was entirely covered with kudzu when Zaring started cultivating the land
    some 11 years ago. The original garden was just outside of the house what is now
    Grandmother's Garden.  

    THE GODDESS GARDEN ATLANTA is comprised of 3 levels of land.



UPPER LEVEL is comprised of Grandmother's Garden,
indigo saliva, hydrangeas, butterfly bush, butterfly rose,
rosemary, sage, lilies, and pink oxalis are just a few.
Grandmother pictured left.

The MIDDLE LEVEL is comprised of the bird landing where
pigeons and wild birds are fed and watered daily,
Spiderwoman's Garden and Mary's Grotto. Mary's
Grotto gives you a spectacular view of the lower level of the
garden. Shaded by beautiful oak trees, this is a popular
gathering and teaching spot.

    The LOWER LEVEL is a natural caldera and is the
    largest level of land in the garden. The Goddess
    Garden Medicine Wheel, or ceremonial circle based
    on a Native American Medicine Wheel, is dedicated to
    the 7 directions with alters to 5. Enjoy Ginger lilies
    from August to first frost, naturalized tiger lilies in
    July, Quince and Spirea in Spring and beautiful
    oleander and dahlias in Summer. These are just a few
    of the beautiful flowers that grace this ceremonial
    circle.
    Sophie with Wild White Yarrow

    The South Sitting Area is a perfect place to rest in the shade and enjoy the medicine wheel.
    It is often a popular gathering spot and place of quiet meditation. The Shaman's Trail and path
    of the Little People also are located here.
The Children's Garden is where we
honor the spirit of play and the
storytellers. You will even see Mother
Goose. A new addition to the
Children's Garden is a 200 year-old
Great White Oak reclining in the middle
of this free spirit land. On Sunday, May
20th about 9am, Shasta heard a loud,
earthshaking sound. She was surprised
to see this huge tree right in the middle
of the garden. Upon inspection,  little
or no damage was done to the plant
life or even the glass gazing balls. " It
couldn't have happened any better if we
had placed it ourselves." says Zaring.
    Tara's Portal is the final sacred space located in this
    part of the garden. Created by priestess and goddess
    garden women in 1987,  built for the green Tara of
    Tibet.  People come to pray and send blessings.

    The Green Tara is a bodhisattva, she has agreed to
    stay incarnated in this earth plane to help people reach
    enlightenment.  People light candles and incense, ring
    the bells to honor the goddess of mercy and
    compassion. They say prayers, and leave donations.  
    There is a candle burning 24 hours a day, 7 days a
    week, 365 days a year and the people’s prayers are
    contained in this candle.

    Please stop by Tara's Portal on your visit to the
    Goddess Garden Atlanta. Donations are received in
    Tara's Portal.
    GARDEN PROTOCOL

  • Enter through the Hydrangea
    Gate down the gravel road.
  • No parking on gravel road.
  • When parking on Bonaventure,
    please do not block driveways.
  • Wear sturdy comfortable shoes,
    and clothes that protect you from
    bugs and the sun.
  • Please stay on the paths and wear
    shoes at all times.
  • Please leave the flowers for
    everyone to enjoy.
  • Leave a donation in Mary's Grotto
    or Tara's Portal.  Thank you.
GODDESS GARDEN ATLANTA MEMBERSHIP

  • $25 Friends of The Goddess Garden Annual
    Membership
  • Generous Gifts accepted through the Windhorse
    Foundation.

    You Will Receive:  Free Email Updates on Goddess
    Garden events & happenings, and Garden Access for
    visits, personal events, gatherings, teachings and
    classes. The Goddess Garden Atlanta is open to
    members & by appointment ONLY!

To Schedule a Visit to the garden or
to become a member:
Shasta Zaring
shasta@goddessgardenatlanta.com
404.892.6153