| Come see the Bible Garden at Shepherds Cross! The Bible Garden at Shepherd’s Cross is unique in a few ways. Our vision in creating it was to bring to life Scripture that is familiar to a reader of the Bible, but may not be easily entered into from a more urban, modern perspective. Some Bible gardeners choose only biblically referenced plants —others only the varieties that actually grow in the Holy Land. We have instead focused on acquiring what can thrive in this area, and will bring illumination to the Word of God. If you are not familiar with plants, there’s a lot of information here. If you are a garden enthusiast, you may recognize many of the specimens, and even much of what we say—but perhaps you can learn something new. Some of the plants here are not specifically mentioned in Scripture but grow in Israel now—we have tried to bring together relevant verses of the Bible, sometimes approaching by metaphor or inferring from the generalizations the more specific. Tours of the Bible Garden can be self-guided, or with prior appointment, led by Wilma Thompson, who has spent much time this past summer and fall preparing the garden for visitors. Placards with a related scripture verse, informational blurbs, and the specific Latin names are set around the house and garden where the Bible Garden is concentrated. This tour might especially interest: - Bible Study groups - School groups studying botany, geography, or general science - Home school tour groups - Sunday School classes Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. ~ Genesis 2:8, 15 ~ |
Shepherd's Garden
A Biblical Garden @ Shepherd's Cross
A Biblical Garden @ Shepherd's Cross
| Shepherd’s Cross, Inc. & Heart of the Shepherd, Inc. 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017 2.5 miles North of Claremore on Hwy 66 & 2 ½ miles East on Akin Road (EW 45 Road or EW 450 Road) (918)342-5911 farm@shepherdscross.com |
Not responsible for accident or injury of any kind.
Participants attend and participate at their own risk.
Participants attend and participate at their own risk.
| Bible Garden Handbook! We have put together a small book with all the information about the garden's plants, as found in the guidebook. These are for sale for $5 in the shop--a fun souvenir of Shepherd's Cross and a learning tool, too! |
Hours of Operation Shepherd's Shop 8:30 ~ 5:30 Thursday - Friday 10:00 ~ 5:30 Saturday Closed Holiday Weekends Closed December 21 - March 15 Seasonal Hours of Operation Tours by Appointment Only |
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The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of
Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15
Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15