# Reflections of Gilgal - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/ - Published: 2010-05-17T02:35:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout In 1990, I lived with Sue in a run down apartment building that reeked of Asian cooking, mildew, and death. It was the best place I ever had. Re-visiting this place, I noticed that not much has changed.   [[ The trees were taller, but the building was still rundown, quaint, quiet, and I’m sure if I went inside, it probably smelled the same. It was also only a few blocks from the rumored Gilgal Gardens. Rumors were that this place was built as an anti- Mormon shrine, hidden from SLC main streets. But, if you knew where it was located,( and could jump a fence after midnight) the park was yours to explore….. [[ Present day. It is surprising how few people still know little to nothing about Gilgal. I went back to rediscover the area, and to learn more about it. [[ Gilgal is an historic sculpture garden created by Thomas B. Child Jr ( 1888 – 1963). It was his desire to give physical form to his deep – felt beliefs. He was an LDS bishop for over 19 years, and this garden was not built as anti-religion. Quite the contrary….. _“If you want to be brought down to earth in your thinking and studying, try to make your thoughts express themselves with your hands.”_   The garden itself contains twelve original sculptural arrangements and over seventy stones engraved with scriptures, poems, and philosophical texts. These are Child’s own truths from his life-long spiritual quest.   [[ Child’s hope was that his garden would inspire viewers to ponder the unsolved mysteries of life. This garden is now also home to the [Master Gardeners program](http://utahmastergardeners.org/) at Utah State University. They had a little section of various vegetables and flowers growing when I was there. ( plug for master Gardener Janae)   Here is a little movie that I hope you enjoy. I think it perfectly captures the eccentric mood and quirky feelings I had while at Gilgal. If you would like to learn more, please visit [Gilgal Gardens](http://www.gilgalgarden.org/) or “[Playing in the Garden](http://www.mediadivide.org/)“ ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Reflections%20of%20Gilgal&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Freflections-of-gilgal%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/reflections-of-gilgal/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…