Located on the former Laurens Plantation and inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, the Mepkin Abbey Meditation Garden serves as a powerful symbol.

Located on the former Laurens Plantation and inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, the Mepkin Abbey Meditation Garden serves as a powerful symbol. It acknowledges the painful history of enslavement and seeks to foster healing and compassion. The garden’s design incorporates elements like the lemniscate path and the tabula rasa, representing eternity, infinity, and the often-unacknowledged contributions of enslaved Africans. The importance of thoughtful reflection and meditation is central to the garden’s purpose.